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Alabi in 2019, photo by kathclick /Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Anthony Abayomi Alabi II
Place of Birth: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
Date of Birth: February 16, 1981
Ethnicity: * father – Nigerian * mother – Puerto Rican
Anthony Alabi is an American actor and professional football player. An offensive tackle, he played for the Miami Dolphins, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He is also known for his roles on the series Bosch , RocketJump: The Show , Raven’s Home , Shameless , and Family Reunion , and in the video game Dead Space . He is 6′5″.
His father is Nigerian, likely with Yoruba roots. His mother was from Puerto Rico. He is said to be a cousin of professional football player N. D. Kalu. Anthony is married to Pilates instructor, Caroline, with whom he has two children.
Anthony’s paternal grandfather was named Sunday Samuel Alabi.
Anthony’s paternal grandmother was named Elizabeth Awobuyide (the daughter of Solomon Awobuyide and Deborah). Elizabeth was born in Esinbode, Ekiti, Nigeria.
Anthony’s maternal grandfather was named Enrique Nieves de Jesús.
Anthony’s maternal grandmother is named Maria M. Marcano.
Sources: Obituary of Anthony’s paternal grandmother, Elizabeth (Awobuyide) Alabi – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Anthony’s mother – http://legacy.com