Mamoudou Athie Biography: Net Worth, Girlfriend, Age, Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Religion

Mamoudou Athie is a Mauritanian-American actor and producer recognised for his compelling performances in film and television.

He gained international recognition after starring in The Get Down, Sorry for Your Loss, Archive 81, Uncorked, Jurassic World Dominion, Kinds of Kindness, and lending his voice to Disney and Pixar’s Elemental.

His powerful screen presence has established him as one of Hollywood’s most promising actors.

Mamoudou Athie
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Mamoudou Athie
Born:	November 6, 1988 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mauritania
Nationality:	Mauritanian, American
Ethnicity:	Black (Mauritanian)
Height:	6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Mr and Mrs Athie
Occupation:	Actor, Producer
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early life and Education

Mamoudou Athie was born on November 6, 1988, in Mauritania. At six months old, he relocated to the United States after his father, a diplomat, received political asylum, and he spent his formative years in New Carrollton, Maryland.

Mr and Mrs Athie raised him in a supportive family that encouraged his education and creativity. Mamoudou Athie is of Black Mauritanian ethnicity. There is no information about his siblings.

He completed the Two-Year Professional Actor Training Program at the William Esper Studio before earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University. His religion is Islam.

Career

Mamoudou Athie made his screen debut in 2015 after appearing in Experimenter and quickly attracted attention for his natural acting ability.

His breakthrough arrived after portraying the legendary DJ Grandmaster Flash in Netflix’s musical drama The Get Down, a performance that introduced him to a global audience.

He continued building his reputation through memorable roles in Patti Cake$, The Circle, Unicorn Store, The Front Runner, and the acclaimed drama series Sorry for Your Loss, where he starred alongside Elizabeth Olsen.

His career continued to flourish after leading the horror thriller Black Box and the Netflix mystery series Archive 81. Athie later appeared in major Hollywood productions including Underwater, Jurassic World Dominion, The Burial, and Kinds of Kindness.

In animation, he voiced Wade Ripple in Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award-nominated film Elemental, earning praise for his heartfelt vocal performance.

Alongside acting, he has worked as a producer and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the short-form series Oh Jerome, No, reflecting his growing influence in the entertainment industry.

Awards and nominations

• Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series – Oh Jerome, No.

Social media

Mamoudou Athie does not have a social media account.

Personal life

Mamoudou Athie, 37, is currently single. There is no information about his past relationships. There is no information about his children.

Standing at 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm), he enjoys travelling, reading, watching films, and spending time with family and close friends.

He has largely focused on developing his acting career while maintaining a low-profile lifestyle.

Net worth

Mamoudou Athie has accumulated a net worth of $3 million USD.

His primary source of income comes from acting in feature films, television series, and voice acting projects.

Additional earnings are generated through producing, endorsements, and other entertainment ventures, all of which have contributed to his successful career.

Filmography

• Experimenter (2015)
• Jean of the Joneses (2016)
• The Get Down (2016–2017)
• The Circle (2017)
• Patti Cake$ (2017)
• Unicorn Store (2017)
• The Front Runner (2018)
• Sorry for Your Loss (2018–2019)
• Underwater (2020)
• Uncorked (2020)
• Black Box (2020)
• Archive 81 (2022)
• Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
• Elemental (2023)
• The Burial (2023)
• Kinds of Kindness (2024)