Omari K. Chancellor
Omari K. Chancellor is a Crucian-American actor and writer 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, Massachusetts.[2] They hold a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.[3][4][5] He gained representation just before graduation after writing, directing and starring in his own low-budget short film, 'The One?'.[2][6]
In 2022, Omari appeared opposite Lisa Edelstein in Swipe NYC and was featured in a Smokey Bear PSA about wildfires.[7][8] They appeared as Hunter McGrath on the CBS police comedy-drama Elsbeth.[9]
In July 2025, he was added to the cast of the Ryan Murphy's upcoming romantic drama series Love Story in a recurring role.[3][5][10][11]
Personal life
Chancellor resides in New York City.[6]
Filmography
Film & Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Greatest Beer Run Ever | Erickson | |
| 2023 | Swipe NYC | Trevor | |
| 2024 | Elsbeth | Hunter McGrath | |
| 2026 | Love Story | Gordon Henderson |
References
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2021-11-08). "'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' Adds Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Matt Cook, Omari K. Chancellor & Will Hochman". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ a b c d "Scene on the screen". roanoke.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ a b c Cordero, Rosy (2025-07-14). "Ryan Murphy's 'Love Story' Casts Omari K. Chancellor As Fashion Designer Gordon Henderson". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Grad Acting: Omari Chancellor ('21) Joins the Cast of". tisch.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ a b "How Does the Cast of "American Love Story" Compare to Their Real-Life Counterparts?". Harper's BAZAAR. 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ a b "The One — Omari K. Chancellor". ARTWIFE. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ Smokey Bear Campaign TV Spot, 'Assistant: Wild Fires'. Retrieved 2025-09-11 – via ispot.tv.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-09-16). "'Karma's A Bitch', 'Shadow Force', 'Swipe NYC', 'Unfelt', 'Midnight In The Orange Grove', 'Love Bomb', 'The Disruptors' Castings; Acquisitions By Gravitas, Virgil, Freestyle, Buffalo 8; More – Film Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Brookover, Sophie (2024-04-18). "Elsbeth Recap: What If Parenting, But Too Much?". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2025-11-14). "Constance Zimmer Joins FX's 'Love Story' In Key Recurring Role". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ Roy, Debashri (2025-07-15). "Ryan Murphy's Love Story taps Omari K. Chancellor as real-life designer Gordon Henderson". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2025-12-01.