Trivia

Has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University.

The name Ato means "Saturday born" in Fanti (a Ghanaian language).

His parents are from Ghana.

Author of the play "Black Thang" which is published in the play anthology Plays and Playwrights 2003.

Studied acting with James Price at The Acting Studio - New York. www.actingstudio.com.

Attended New Rochelle High School (Class of 1990).

Born on exactly the same date as Wil Wheaton (of "Star Trek: the Next Generation" fame).