Eugene Khumbanyiwa

Eugene Khumbanyiwa is a Malawian, South Africa- based stage, television, film and voice actor, popularly known for playing the role of 'Obesandjo' in the 2009 Oscar- nominated sci-fi hit 'District 9.'Khumbanyiwa was born at Cobbe Barracks Hospital in Zomba, Malawi's former capital. His father is Major Stewart Khumbanyiwa, a retired soldier, and his mother a retired primary school teacher. He moved to South Africa and worked as an IT specialist before pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a professional actor.He started his acting career in a most humble way possible, as an extra in the 2004 Oscar-nominated 'Hotel Rwanda,' starring Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo, playing one of the hotel staff members. After that he worked sporadically, hustling his way in the film industry by appearing in TV commercials and prime-time soaps like 'Generations,' 'Scandal,' and also had a role in South African independently produced hit film Jerusalema (Gangster's Paradise) before landing a role as ... [Details Intro]