Aqeel Ash-Shakoor

Aqeel Taahir Ash-Shakoor hails from Murfreesboro, North Carolina, and has established himself as a prominent figure in television and film. He is widely recognized for his role as Inspector Borsits in the 24th season of NBC's long-running series "Law & Order: SVU." Additionally, Aqeel has made appearances in notable series such as CBS's "FBI" Season 5, where he portrayed Geoff, the MTA Mechanic, and in "Chicago Med," where he took on the roles of Shrapnel Man in Season 4 and FBI Agent Russo in Season 7. His talents also shine in "The Staircase" on HBO Max, in which he plays a member of the State Police, and in the Prime Original Series "A League of Their Own," where he appears as Pastor Donald Turner.

In 2022, Aqeel marked his entry into major film productions with a significant role as Frank, a concerned construction worker, in "On Sacred Ground." His career continues to ascend, as he is set to portray James Farmer in the highly anticipated film "Shirley," directed by John Ridley and inspired by the life of groundbreaking politician Shirley Chisholm, featuring Regina King in the lead role. With a growing list of accomplishments, Aqeel Ash-Shakoor is certainly a talent to watch in the entertainment industry.