Chido Nwokocha Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Age, Girlfriend, Religion

Chido Nwokocha is a Nigerian-American actor best known for his series-regular role as Gary Marshall Borders on Tyler Perry‘s BET drama Sistas.

A former professional football player, he transitioned into acting after a career-ending injury and has built a steady presence in both television and film, including appearances in Top Gun: Maverick and various network guest roles.

Chido Nwokocha
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Name:	Chido Nwokocha
Born:	17 May 1986 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Texas, United States
Nationality:	Nigerian-American
Ethnicity:	Igbo
Height:	1.83 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Nwokocha
Siblings:	6
Occupation:	Actor, Producer
Net Worth:	$500,000–$1 million

Early Life and Education

Chido Nwokocha was born on May 17, 1986, in Texas and raised in Sacramento, California, by Nigerian immigrant parents Mr. and Mrs. Nwokocha. He is the second of seven children.

He attended junior college for two years before earning an athletic scholarship to Ohio University, where he played wide receiver and graduated with a degree in Health Administration.

After college he played professionally in the United Football League and for the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League until a knee injury ended his football career. He is of Nigerian origin, and his religion is Christianity.

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Career

Nwokocha moved to Los Angeles in 2015 to pursue acting, following the end of his football career.

Early credits included guest appearances on Wives with Knives, the film Little Daddy (2013) as an arresting officer, The Mendoza Line, and Fist 2 Fist 2: Weapon of Choice.

He landed recurring and guest roles on series such as Murder in the First, Scorpion, Shooter, The Night Shift, Days of Our Lives, The Rookie, Hawaii Five-0, The Resident, Quantum Leap, All Rise, Magnum P.I., and FBI: International.

His breakthrough came in 2019 when he was cast as series regular Gary Marshall Borders on Tyler Perry‘s BET hit Sistas, a role he has continued for multiple seasons.

Film work includes supporting parts in Destroyer (2018) opposite Nicole Kidman, Bad Therapy (2020), Wildcat (2021), Something from Tiffany’s (2022), The Seven Faces of Jane (2022), and a role as Mission Controller in Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

He has also taken on producing credits. Nwokocha remains active in both television and film, balancing his long-running Sistas role with additional guest and supporting appearances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @yea_imchido
• Facebook Handle: Chido Nwokocha
• Twitter/X Handle: @yea_imchido

Personal Life

Chido Nwokocha, 40 years old and 1.83 m tall, keeps his personal life largely private. No public records confirm a spouse or children.

He frequently emphasizes the importance of family, noting that his siblings and extended family remain central to his life, and he has spoken about the strong support of his Nigerian immigrant parents during his transition from athletics to acting.

Net Worth

Chido Nwokocha has an estimated net worth in the range of $500,000–$1 million. Earnings come primarily from his ongoing series-regular role on Sistas, film appearances, guest television work, and related professional activities.

Filmography

• Little Daddy (2013)
• The Mendoza Line (2014)
• Fist 2 Fist 2: Weapon of Choice (2014)
• Destroyer (2018)
• Bad Therapy (2020)
• Wildcat (2021)
• Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
• Something from Tiffany’s (2022)
• The Seven Faces of Jane (2022)
• Sistas (2019–present)

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