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Born and raised in London, England, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje began his career as a model in Milan. He graduated with a masters degree in Law from London's prestigious Kings College, before moving to Los Angeles to make the transition to acting. Fluent in several languages, including English, Italian... See full bio »

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Adewale Rotimi O. C. E. Akinnuoye Agbaje
in Islington, London, England, UK
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2014 Pompeii (filming)
 
2013 Thor: The Dark World (post-production)
Algrim / Kurse
 
2013 The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete
Pike
 
2012 Hunted (TV series)
Deacon Crane
– Snow Maiden (2012) … Deacon Crane
– Khyber (2012) … Deacon Crane
– Polyhedrus (2012) … Deacon Crane
– Ambassadors (2012) … Deacon Crane
– Kismet (2012) … Deacon Crane
See all 8 episodes »
 
2012 Bullet to the Head
Robert Nkomo Morel
 
2012 Best Laid Plans
Joseph
 
2011/I The Thing
Derek Jameson
 
2011 Strike Back (TV series)
Tahir
– Project Dawn #6 (2011) … Tahir
– Project Dawn #5 (2011) … Tahir
 
2011 Killer Elite
Agent
 
2010 Faster
The Evangelist
 
2009 Monk (TV series)
Samuel Waingaya
– Mr. Monk and the Foreign Man (2009) … Samuel Waingaya
 
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Heavy Duty
 
2005-2006 Lost (TV series)
Mr. Eko
– The Cost of Living (2006) … Mr. Eko
– Every Man for Himself (2006) … Mr. Eko (credit only)
– Further Instructions (2006) … Mr. Eko
– The Glass Ballerina (2006) … Mr. Eko (credit only)
– A Tale of Two Cities (2006) … Mr. Eko (credit only)
See all 27 episodes »
 
2005 Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Majestic
 
2005 Preaching to the Choir
Bull Sharky
 
2005 The Mistress of Spices
Kwesi
 
2005 Black/Blue (short)
The Target
 
2004 Unstoppable
Agent Junod
 
2002 The Bourne Identity
Wombosi
 
2001 Lip Service
Sebastion
 
2001 The Mummy Returns
Lock-Nah
 
1997-2000 Oz (TV series)
Simon Adebisi
– You Bet Your Life (2000) … Simon Adebisi
– A Town Without Pity (2000) … Simon Adebisi
– A Word to the Wise (2000) … Simon Adebisi
– Gray Matter (2000) … Simon Adebisi
– Works of Mercy (2000) … Simon Adebisi
See all 32 episodes »
 
2000 Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble (TV movie)
Joe
 
2000 Red Shoe Diaries 12: Girl on a Bike (video)
The Student (segment "The Written Word") (as Adewale)
 
1998 Legionnaire
Luther
 
1998 Linc's (TV series)
Winston Iwelu
 
1997 Pensacola: Wings of Gold (TV series)
Ambassador Odeku
– Fallout (1997) … Ambassador Odeku
 
1997 Cracker: Mind Over Murder (TV series)
John Doe
– Madwoman (1997) … John Doe
 
1997/II 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (TV movie)
Cabe Attucks (as Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje)
 
1996 Deadly Voyage (TV movie)
Emmanuel (as Adewale)
 
1995 Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Hitu (as Adewale)
 
1995 Congo
Kahega (as Adewalé)
 
1995 Delta of Venus
The Clairvoyant (as Wale)
 
1995 New York Undercover (TV series)
Cliff Ramsey
– Downtown Girl (1995) … Cliff Ramsey (as Adewalé)
 
1994 Red Shoe Diaries (TV series)
The Student
– Written Word (1994) … The Student (as Adewalé)
 
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2007 Africana! (TV series) (written by / 2007-2008)
 
Show ShowSelf (13 titles)
2012 The Thing Evolves (video short)
Himself
 
2011 The Chew (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.17 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 November 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2007 Screen Nation Television and Film Awards 2007 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Africana! (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
2006 Fuse Celebrity Playlist (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (2006) … Himself - Guest
 
2006 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 July 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.179 (2006) … Himself
 
2001 Spotlight on Location: The Mummy Returns (video documentary short)
Lock-Nah (uncredited)
 
1997 The Making of Special: '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' (TV documentary)
Cabe Attucks
 
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2007 Lost Survivor Guide (TV documentary)
Mr. Eko
 
2006 Lost: A Tale of Survival (TV documentary)
Mr. Eko
 
2006 Fire + Water: Anatomy of an Episode (video documentary short)
Mr. Eko
 
2006 The Lost Survival Guide (TV movie)
Mr. Eko
 
2006 Lost: Reckoning (TV movie)
Mr. Eko
 
2006 Lost: Revelation (TV movie)
Mr. Eko
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

In the Pet Shop Boys video "Jealousy" (1991). See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Adewale | Adewalé | Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje | Wale

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Personal Quote:

They gave me a stick and said, 'Knock those three guys out.' There's no better way to make an entrance. - when asked if he was made to feel like the "new kid on the block" when joining Lost See more »

Trivia:

The son of immigrants from Nigeria, he has played almost entirely African characters despite having been born and raised in England. He usually employs a deep, Nigerian timber while acting, while off-screen he has a very British, somewhat Cockney accent. See more »

Trademark:

Due to his tall frame, powerful-looking phyisque and deep voice, he often plays sinister, imposing characters of criminal or military backgrounds See more »

Nickname:

Wally See more »

Star Sign:

Leo