John Boyega

John Boyega

33 · Born: Mar 17, 1992

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 17, 1992 Peckham, London, England, UK
Parents
  • Samson Boyega
  • Abigail Boyega
Relatives
  • Grace Boyega (Sibling)
  • Blessing Boyega (Sibling)

Biography

John Boyega is a renowned British actor, whose impressive career has been marked by a wide range of captivating performances on both the big and small screens.

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Boyega initially gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Moses in the 2011 sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block, a role that showcased his impressive acting skills and versatility.

However, it was his iconic role as Finn in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, released in 2015, that catapulted him to international stardom, cementing his status as a global acting sensation.

In addition to his work in the Star Wars franchise, Boyega has also appeared in a variety of other notable films, including the historical fiction drama Half of a Yellow Sun (2013),Imperial Dreams (2014),The Circle (2017),and Detroit (2017).

Furthermore, his impressive acting skills have also been showcased through his work in television, with notable appearances in four episodes of the popular series 24: Live Another Day (2014).

Throughout his career, John Boyega has consistently demonstrated his ability to bring complex characters to life, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile young actors working today.

Despite his success, Boyega remains humble and dedicated to his craft, continuing to take on a wide range of roles that showcase his impressive range and depth as an actor.

Career

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2023
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2022
The Woman King
The Woman King as King Ghezo
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Breaking
Breaking as Brian Brown-Easley
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2021
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2020
Small Axe
Small Axe as Leroy Logan
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2019
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Serengeti
Serengeti as Narrator (voice)
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2018
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Pacific Rim: Uprising as Jake Pentecost
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Watership Down
Watership Down as Bigwig (voice)
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2017
The Circle
The Circle as Ty Lafitte
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Detroit
Detroit as Melvin Dismukes
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2015
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Major Lazer
Major Lazer as Blkmrkt (voice)
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2014
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2013
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The Whale
The Whale as William Bond
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2012
My Murder
My Murder as Shakilus Townsend
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2011
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Junkhearts
Junkhearts as Jamal
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Becoming Human
Becoming Human as Danny Curtis
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2023
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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