Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1992-03-17
- Born Place: Peckham, London, England, UK
Also Known As:
John Adedayo Adegboyega
John Boyega
John Boyega is a British actor and producer known for his dynamic roles and activism. Born on March 17, 1992, in London, Boyega began his acting career in 2011 with the cult sci-fi film Attack the Block. His breakthrough came in 2015 when he was cast as Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a role that significantly boosted his international profile . Following his success in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Boyega expanded his range with notable performances in films such as Red, White and Blue (2020), where he portrayed Leroy Logan, a Black police officer in London; The Woman King (2022), playing King Ghezo; and They Cloned Tyrone (2023), a sci-fi comedy exploring societal issues . Beyond his acting career, Boyega is recognized for his activism. In June 2020, he delivered a powerful speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in London, advocating against systemic racism and police brutality . Looking ahead, Boyega is set to star as Otis Redding in the upcoming biographical film Otis & Zelma, alongside Danielle Deadwyler .
