Adamu

Emmanuel Adamu is a fictional character on the FX Network television series The Bear, the father of chef Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri). Emmanuel Adamu is played by Robert Townsend, an actor with an extensive list of directing, writing, and producing credits. The character of Emmanuel Adamu has appeared in 11 episodes of the show, beginning with the season two installment "Pasta," written by Joanna Calo. Emmanuel's wife died when their daughter was young and he was thus a widower and single parent. He raised Sydney in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois, United States.