Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje stars in "The Thing" (2011), opposite Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgarton, as Jameson, and "Killer Elite," opposite Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro, as The Agent.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje will also be seen in Made Up North Productions' "Best Laid Plans," directed by BAFTA-winning director David Blair, and Warner Bros.' "Bullet to the Head," starring Sylvester Stallone, Christian Slater and Holt McCallany, and directed by Walter Hill. Akinnuoye-Agbaje also recently
Born in London, England, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (pronounced ADD-EH-WALLY AKIN-YU-OH-YAY AG-BAH-JAY) was born to Nigerian parents in London, England. After ear ning a master's deg ree in la w from London's prestigious King's College, Akinnuoye-Agbaje discovered his true calling when acclaimed producer/ director Frank Marshall cast him in Paramount Pictures' blockbuster "Congo." This soon led to roles in both film and television, including "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls," "Legionnaire," HBO's "Deadly Voyage," the television series "Cracker: Mind Over Murder," "New York Undercover" and the ABC miniseries 2"0,000 Leagues Under the Sea."
In 2007, Akinnuoye-Agbaje showcased his f irst feature short, "Farming," at Robert Redford's prestigious Sundance Labs, and was selected as one of seven Annenberg Film Fellows for his work on the film.
Always defying stereotypes, Akinnuoye-Agbaje continues to broaden his range and talent while focusing on his film career. He was recently seen in CBS Films' "Faster," starring opposite Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton. He has also starred in successful on-screen hits such as "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," directed and produced by Oscar nominee Jim Sheridan, "The Bourne Identity," starring Matt Damon, "The Mummy Returns," starring Brendan Fraser, and the romantic comedy "The Mistress of Spices," written and directed by Gurinder Chada & Paul Mayeda Berges, part of the creative team behind "Bend It Like Beckham." Additionally, Akinnuoye-Agbaje was dubbed the "action-figure actor" in a recent magazine for his strong characters in film and television. His strength of presence was never more on display than in Paramount Pictures' blockbuster "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra."
Akinnuoye-Agbaje became a household name for his role as Simon Adebisi, a murderous drug-addicted prisoner, on HBO's groundbreaking television series "Oz," a performance for which he received two NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also played the mysterious Mr. Eko on J.J. Abrams' hugely successful ABC drama "Lost." While on "Lost," Akinnuoye-Agbaje earned the coveted Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje speaks several languages, including Italian, a bit of French and Yoruba, the Nigerian language that his parents also speak.
He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje will also be seen in Made Up North Productions' "Best Laid Plans," directed by BAFTA-winning director David Blair, and Warner Bros.' "Bullet to the Head," starring Sylvester Stallone, Christian Slater and Holt McCallany, and directed by Walter Hill. Akinnuoye-Agbaje also recently
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lent his voice to Sony Pictures Animation's "The Pirates! Band of Misfits," directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt. The film is slated for release in 2012.Born in London, England, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (pronounced ADD-EH-WALLY AKIN-YU-OH-YAY AG-BAH-JAY) was born to Nigerian parents in London, England. After ear ning a master's deg ree in la w from London's prestigious King's College, Akinnuoye-Agbaje discovered his true calling when acclaimed producer/ director Frank Marshall cast him in Paramount Pictures' blockbuster "Congo." This soon led to roles in both film and television, including "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls," "Legionnaire," HBO's "Deadly Voyage," the television series "Cracker: Mind Over Murder," "New York Undercover" and the ABC miniseries 2"0,000 Leagues Under the Sea."
In 2007, Akinnuoye-Agbaje showcased his f irst feature short, "Farming," at Robert Redford's prestigious Sundance Labs, and was selected as one of seven Annenberg Film Fellows for his work on the film.
Always defying stereotypes, Akinnuoye-Agbaje continues to broaden his range and talent while focusing on his film career. He was recently seen in CBS Films' "Faster," starring opposite Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton. He has also starred in successful on-screen hits such as "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," directed and produced by Oscar nominee Jim Sheridan, "The Bourne Identity," starring Matt Damon, "The Mummy Returns," starring Brendan Fraser, and the romantic comedy "The Mistress of Spices," written and directed by Gurinder Chada & Paul Mayeda Berges, part of the creative team behind "Bend It Like Beckham." Additionally, Akinnuoye-Agbaje was dubbed the "action-figure actor" in a recent magazine for his strong characters in film and television. His strength of presence was never more on display than in Paramount Pictures' blockbuster "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra."
Akinnuoye-Agbaje became a household name for his role as Simon Adebisi, a murderous drug-addicted prisoner, on HBO's groundbreaking television series "Oz," a performance for which he received two NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also played the mysterious Mr. Eko on J.J. Abrams' hugely successful ABC drama "Lost." While on "Lost," Akinnuoye-Agbaje earned the coveted Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje speaks several languages, including Italian, a bit of French and Yoruba, the Nigerian language that his parents also speak.
He currently resides in Los Angeles.
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