Imani Hakim was born in 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. She is of African-American heritage and holds American citizenship. Raised in Cleveland by her single father alongside her five brothers, Hakim demonstrated a strong passion for acting from an early age. By the time she was seven years old and in elementary school, she had already resolved to pursue a career in acting.
She began her training at the historic Karamu House Theater in Cleveland, where she participated in numerous stage productions, honing her craft. As her passion and talent for acting grew, Hakim relocated to California to further her education. She attended the Alexander Workshop School in Lakewood and later trained at the Young Actor’s Space in Burbank, both of which are well-regarded for nurturing young talent.
Imani Hakim's first television appearance was in a McDonald's commercial, but her breakout role came in 2005 when she was cast as Tonya Rock on the popular FOX and later CW comedy series Everybody Hates Chris. She was only 11 years old when she earned the role, which brought her national recognition. The sitcom, inspired by the adolescence of comedian Chris Rock, ran for four seasons and remains one of her most notable performances.
Following the conclusion of Everybody Hates Chris in 2009, Hakim went on to appear in various television series, including ER and Wizards of Waverly Place. She also made a notable appearance in the feature film Reign Over Me (2007), where she played the daughter of a character portrayed by Don Cheadle.
Her additional film credits include made-for-TV drama One Angry Juror (2010), and a starring role in the 2014 biographical TV film The Gabby Douglas Story, in which she played the title role of Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. This performance was widely praised and showcased Hakim’s ability to portray real-life figures with nuance and depth. Other films in her portfolio include Chocolate City (2015) and independent projects, although contrary to previous reports, she was not part of The Hobbit or Disney’s Cinderella.
As of today, Imani Hakim resides in Los Angeles, continuing to evolve her acting career.
| Birth Date: | 12 Aug, 1993 |
| Age: | 26 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Cleveland |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 500 thousand |
