Chaka Forman
- Actor
Chaka Forman was raised in NYC and Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Brown
University with a degree in Theatre Arts. Discovered by agent Susan
Smith, his first job was on NYPD Blue. After participating in the
Sundance Film lab, he moved to Los Angeles and found success in film,
t.v., and stage. He has worked with notable writers and directors
including David Ayer, Gilbert Cates, David Milch, Lou Diamond Phillips,
and Frank E. Flowers.
The importance of progressive leadership and social justice was
instilled in him from an early age. Forman's father is James Forman
Sr., a pioneer in the American civil rights movement, and his
grandmother is British author and muckraker, Jessica Mitford.
When not on the set, he teaches H.S. Drama and does Mind/Body work with
teenagers. He is a proud father and can be found on the soccer pitch
competing at a high level.
University with a degree in Theatre Arts. Discovered by agent Susan
Smith, his first job was on NYPD Blue. After participating in the
Sundance Film lab, he moved to Los Angeles and found success in film,
t.v., and stage. He has worked with notable writers and directors
including David Ayer, Gilbert Cates, David Milch, Lou Diamond Phillips,
and Frank E. Flowers.
The importance of progressive leadership and social justice was
instilled in him from an early age. Forman's father is James Forman
Sr., a pioneer in the American civil rights movement, and his
grandmother is British author and muckraker, Jessica Mitford.
When not on the set, he teaches H.S. Drama and does Mind/Body work with
teenagers. He is a proud father and can be found on the soccer pitch
competing at a high level.