A Southern California native, Aqeel continues to challenge himself by
exploring new characters and roles that will allow him to make an
enormous impact in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in
various commercial advertisements for such companies as Blue Cross/Blue
Shield, McDonalds, Progress Energy, and Food Lion. He has appeared as
the lead in corporate industrials for such companies as IBM, Branch
Banking & Trust Corporation, and Pharmatech Solutions. He also has vast
experience with various print-ad and voice over projects for such
companies as Sony and Mechanics & Farmers Bank.
In addition, Aqeel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications
from Morris Brown College and a Master of Business Administration
degree from Pfeiffer University.
Attended Morris Brown College, receiving a B.A. in Communications.
Also, attended Pfeiffer University, receiving an M.B.A degree.
Originally cast as "Young Odessa", the character Ice-T portrayed in
the film Ricochet (1991), but the idea for a young version of the character was
scrapped, and ultimately never used in the final cut.
Professional Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.