HemDee Kiwanuka


Hemdee Kiwanuka is a Ugandan/American film producer and actor. He has produced and acted in movies since 2001, such as The Brothers Grimsby, Army of One and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Early life

Hemdee Kiwanuka was born in 1975 in Kampala, Uganda, to Halima Namakula. In 1987, he relocated to the United States.

Career

Hemdee began his entertainment career as a Hip hop artist in the 1990s. In 2013, Kiwanuka produced his first reality Television Show "Fame In The Family" which aired on E! Network.
In 2018, Hemdee Kiwanuka premiered his film The Dark Within. In the same year, he and GRB Studios signed a multiyear licensing and distribution deal with Black TV.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Cannonball Run 2001Himself Hip Pop With PopReality TV series; 5 episodes
2009–2011Jimmy Kimmel Live!Kalal and African ManTalk Show; 2 episodes # 7.70 #9.148
2011Tosh.0African ManTV series; 1 episode
2013Fame in the FamilyCreator/ProducerReality TV series

Personal life

In 2007, Hemdee Kiwanuka is in relationship with Sheila Mulindwa. In 2018, he was invited to be part of the 14th Annual LA FEMME International Film Festival Awards Ceremony Honoring Rachel Winter and Jaina Lee Ortiz.