Cheikh M'Baye

History

Cheikh Tairou M'Baye is a Senegalese-American actor and model from New York, NY. In addition to his film and TV work, he has appeared in a commercial for Macy's and in an Emmy-nominated spot for Nickelodeon's Black History Month Campaign.

Profile

Movies

-Ship: A Visual Poem

Junior

A black boy learns contradicting lessons of manhood and masculinity on the day of his cousin's funeral.

Holiday for Heroes

Nathan Wilcox

A woman and a soldier exchange letters for a year before their worlds collide.

Brooklyn Park

Michael

Alone in New York City, Somali rideshare driver Abdirahim begins his nightshift with the news of a tragedy back home.

Atlantiques

Cheikh M'Baye

Short lo-fi film set in Senegal. Mostly focussing on a group of Senegalese youths, discussing their hopes and fears concerning the crossing of the atlantic to get to Europe. Will life be easier there or not?