Innocent Ekakitie is an 8-year-old Nigerian-American actor who is currently playing the Supporting role of "Leo" in the long-awaited NETFLIX film series, "Ivy & Bean", directed by Elissa Down. Other current projects include "9-1-1" on FOX, a series regular on Warner Bros.' "Tom & Jerry",  Disney's upcoming 2003 release of the animated film, "Elemental", Young Rusty on Netflix's "Freeridge", and a feature on the All-State National Commercial Pee-Wee Football spot. 

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Innocent starred in "Little America: The Baker", which landed a 2020 Emmy Nomination Consideration. Innocent can be seen on Season 3 of ABC-Freeform's, "Good Trouble",  in the role of Shine, the quick witted and rambunctious little brother who keeps everyone on their toes.  Innocent also co-starred in  UMC's "For The Love of Jason",  and  Warner Bros/Disney Television Studios pilot, "Abbott Elementary".  As a Singer/Actor/Dancer, Innocent can also be seen utilizing his "triple threat" skills on Nickelodeon's "Face's Music Party". 

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ABC-7.com noted that Innocent is "One of the youngest rising stars in Apple TV's Little America".  Innocent's portrayal of Beatrice's son, Brian,  received highest reviews from media outlets including Buzz TV and ABC-7. "Little America" Director Chioke Nassor, and producers Sian Heder and Lee Eisenberg also gave rave reviews on the young actors' performance. 

 

 According to ABC-7.com, "The truest “African American”, Innocent Jr. is the son of popular Nigerian American comedian, Wamilele, who began his journey as an immigrant to this country. Wamilele was a recent  nominee for AFRIFAMU’s “Best African Comedian” Award. Innocent’s mom, Makeda Tene’, is an American actress, writer, and vocalist whose album “In The Atmosphere”, landed on the ballot for the 2019 Grammy Awards. It is no surprise that Innocent Jr. is destined for success."