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John Boyega

Actor | * 03/17/1992 (32) | Peckham, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
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John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega (born 17 March 1992), known professionally as John Boyega, is a British actor and producer. He first rose to prominence in Britain for his role as a teenage gang leader in the comedy horror film Attack the Block (2011), and had his international breakthrough playing Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). He received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2016, and the Trophée Chopard at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Boyega portrayed Leroy Logan in Red, White and Blue, as part of Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe (2020), for which he won a Golden Globe Award. He has since starred in the historical action film The Woman King (2022) and the mystery film They Cloned Tyrone (2023). ()
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John Boyega(born 17 March 1992) is a British actor, best known for playing Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Moses in Attack the Block (2011) and King Ghezo in The Woman King (2022).Boyega was born inPeckham, London,to Nigerian parents.His first role was that of a leopard in a play at his primary school at the age of five.He attendedWestminster City Schoolas a teenager. He later took part in various school productions and attended classes at Theatre Peckham. He was a performing arts student atSouth Thames CollegeinWandsworthand was active in theatre productions there, including the lead in Othelloin 2010.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Documentaries | Science Fiction

Known for these Movies & Shows

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order. ...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

PG-13

2017 | 3.4/5 | 2h 32min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defen ...

Pacific Rim: Uprising

PG-13

2018 | 3.1/5 | 1h 51min
Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure
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Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers. ...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

PG-13

2015 | 3.6/5 | 2h 16min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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A teen gang in a South London housing estate must team up with the other residents to protect their neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion. ...

Attack the Block

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2011 | 3.2/5 | 1h 22min
Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
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Awards & Nominations for John Boyega

Trophée Chopard
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Movies with John Boyega as Actor(28)

2023 The Freshening
as Moses2023 Attack the Block 2
as Fontaine2023 They Cloned Tyrone
2023 The Test
as Brian Brown-Easley2022 Breaking
as King Ghezo2022 The Woman King
as Casi2021 Naked Singularity
as himself2020 The Skywalker Legacy
2019 The Empire Strikes Door (A Star Wars Mystery)
as Finn2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as himself2019 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
as Jake Pentecost2018 Pacific Rim: Uprising
as Finn (archive footage)2018 The Force of Sound
as himself2018 The Director and the Jedi
as Finn2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
as Ty Lafitte2017 The Circle
as Melvin Dismukes2017 Detroit
as himself2016 Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
as himself2015 Star Wars: Greatest Moments
as himself2015 Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel
as Finn2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens
as Bambi2014 Imperial Dreams
as Ugwu2013 Half of a Yellow Sun
as William Bond2013 The Whale
as Shakilus Townsend2012 My Murder
as Moses2011 Attack the Block
as Jamal2011 Junkhearts
as Terrence2006 Riding with Sugar

TV Shows/Series with John Boyega as Actor(14)

as Self - Narrator (voice)2023 World War II: From the Frontlines
as Leroy Logan2020 Small Axe
as Self - Guest2019 Tamron Hall
as Narrator2019 Serengeti
as himself2018 Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'
as Bigwig (voice)2018 Watership Down
as Finn (voice)2017 Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
as himself2015 Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as himself2015 The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Blkmrkt (voice)2015 Major Lazer
as himself2015 Hot Ones
as Danny Curtis2011 Becoming Human
as himself2007 The Graham Norton Show
as himself1996 The Daily Show

Movies with John Boyega as Crew(3)

Production/Producer2023 Attack the Block 2
Writing/Writer2023 Attack the Block 2
Production/Producer2018 Pacific Rim: Uprising

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Born: Tuesday, 03/17 1992 (March) in Peckham, London, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 32 years + 314 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language), Nigerian Pidgin
Educated at: University of Greenwich, Identity School of Acting, Westminster City School, South Thames College
Other names for John Boyega (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"John Adedayo Adegboyega"
"존 보예가"
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J.J. Abrams (13x, Crew)
Anthony Daniels (9x, Actor)
Mark Hamill (8x, Actor)
Adam Driver (8x, Actor)
Daisy Ridley (8x, Actress)
Oscar Isaac (8x, Actor)
Carrie Fisher (7x, Actress)
Steve McQueen (7x, Crew)
Matthew Wood (7x, Actor)
George Lucas (6x, Crew)
Joe Cornish (6x, Crew)
Jaime Stangroom (6x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:433, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 01/18/2025