Omari K. Chancellor
Crucian-American actor
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Omari K. Chancellor is a Crucian-American actor and filmmaker known for his role in Peter Farrelly's 2022 war biopic, The Greatest Beer Run Ever.[1][2][3]
Biography
Chancellor was born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands.[2] He attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia and holds an MFA from New York University's Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts.[3][4][5]
Just after finishing at NYU, Omari joined the cast of Peter Farrelly's The Greatest Beer Run Ever, playing MP Erickson, a soldier aiding John “Chickie” Donohue in his travels.
Omari made his commercial directing debut in 2025, helming Puma's national Back-to-School campaign.[6]
In July, he was added to the cast of Ryan Murphy's upcoming romantic drama series Love Story in a recurring role.[3][5][7][8]
Personal life
Chancellor resides in New York City.[9] They are a co-founder of Brooklyn-based production company, Gyaldem.us
Filmography
Film & Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The One? | Darius | Also writer, director, and producer |
| 2021 | House of Brotherly Love | Jalen | Short Film |
| 2022 | The Greatest Beer Run Ever | Erickson | |
| 2023 | Swipe NYC | Trevor | |
| 2024 | California Skate | Emory | |
| 2024 | Elsbeth | Hunter McGrath | Episode: "Ball Girl" |
| 2026 | Chicago Med | Travis Abbott | Episode: "The Book of Charles" |
| 2026 | Love Story | Gordon Henderson | Recurring |
