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John Boyega

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John Boyega
John Boyega is best known for his role as stormtrooper-turned-rebel Finn in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' and stars as Jake Pentecost in the upcoming sci-fi film 'Pacific Rim: Uprising.' What did John do before picking up a lightsaber?
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John Boyega is a British actor, known for playing Finn in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015). Boyega rose to prominence in his native United Kingdom for his role of Moses in the 2011 sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block (2011), before attaining international recognition for his work as Finn in the seventh film of the Star Wars series.

Other credits include historical fiction drama film Half of a Yellow Sun (2013), four episodes of the television series 24: Live Another Day (2014), and the drama films Imperial Dreams (2014), The Circle (2017), and Detroit (2017).
BornMarch 17, 1992
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BornMarch 17, 1992
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  • Won 1 BAFTA Award
    • 16 wins & 34 nominations total

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John Boyega in Breaking (2022)
Selenis Leyva, Nicole Beharie, and John Boyega in Breaking (2022)
John Boyega in Breaking (2022)
John Boyega in Breaking (2022)
Selenis Leyva and John Boyega in Breaking (2022)
John Boyega in Breaking (2022)
John Boyega and Zazie Beetz in Zazie Beetz & John Boyega (2022)
Viola Davis and John Boyega in The Woman King (2022)
John Boyega in Detroit (2017)
Will Poulter and John Boyega in Detroit (2017)
John Boyega in Detroit (2017)
John Boyega in Detroit (2017)

Known for

Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
7.8
  • Finn
  • 2015
Nick Frost, Jodie Whittaker, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones, and John Boyega in Attack the Block (2011)
Attack the Block
6.6
  • Moses
  • 2011
Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
Pacific Rim: Uprising
5.6
  • Jake Pentecost
  • 2018
Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Domhnall Gleeson, Florian Robin, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, David R. Grant, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, James Cox, Kelly Marie Tran, Daisy Ridley, and Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
6.9
  • Finn
  • 2017

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Actor

  • They Cloned Tyrone
    • Fontaine
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • The Test
    • Pre-production
  • The Freshening
    • Reese
    • Pre-production
  • Attack the Block 2
    • Moses
    • Pre-production
  • Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Sheila Atim, and Thuso Mbedu in The Woman King (2022)
    The Woman King
    • King Ghezo
    • 2022
  • Breaking (2022)
    Breaking
    • Brian Brown-Easley
    • 2022
  • Bill Skarsgård, John Boyega, Ed Skrein, and Olivia Cooke in Naked Singularity (2021)
    Naked Singularity
    • Casi
    • 2021
  • Tomorrow's Monsters (2021)
    Tomorrow's Monsters
    • Jack Locke
    • Jack Locke (2021)
    • Podcast Series
    • 2021
  • Small Axe (2020)
    Small Axe
    • Leroy Logan
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2020
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Keri Russell, J.J. Abrams, Lynn Robertson Bruce, Hassan Taj, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Robin Guiver, Daisy Ridley, Lee Towersey, Joonas Suotamo, and Naomi Ackie in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
    Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
    • Finn
    • 2019
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (2019)
    Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
    • Finn
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Watership Down (2018)
    Watership Down
    • Bigwig (voice)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2018
  • Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017)
    Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
    • Finn (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2018
  • Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
    Pacific Rim: Uprising
    • Jake Pentecost
    • 2018
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Domhnall Gleeson, Florian Robin, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, David R. Grant, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, James Cox, Kelly Marie Tran, Daisy Ridley, and Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
    Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
    • Finn
    • 2017
  • Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017)
    Star Wars: Battlefront II
    • Finn (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2017
  • Anthony Mackie, Will Poulter, John Boyega, and Algee Smith in Detroit (2017)
    Detroit
    • Dismukes
    • 2017
  • Woyzeck (2017)
    Woyzeck
    • Woyzeck
    • TV Movie
    • 2017
  • Tom Hanks and Emma Watson in The Circle (2017)
    The Circle
    • Ty
    • 2017

Producer

  • Attack the Block 2
    • producer
    • Pre-production
  • A Spriggan
    • executive producer
    • In Production
  • Breaking (2022)
    Breaking
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Tomorrow's Monsters (2021)
    Tomorrow's Monsters
    • producer
    • Podcast Series
    • 2021
  • Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
    Pacific Rim: Uprising
    • producer (produced by)
    • 2018

Production Department

  • Kaylen Francis in The Healer (2022)
    The Healer
    • Commissioner
    • Short
    • 2022
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Karenssa LeGear - Entertainment Correspondent Reel
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Karenssa LeGear - Entertainment Correspondent Reel
Ep. 118 'Pacific Rim Uprising' Star Adria Arjona and the Robot Battle Bracket
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Ep. 118 'Pacific Rim Uprising' Star Adria Arjona and the Robot Battle Bracket
Why 'The Woman King' Stunts Had to Be 90 to 100% Real
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Why 'The Woman King' Stunts Had to Be 90 to 100% Real
John Boyega Asks His 'Breaking' Co-Stars Anything
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John Boyega Asks His 'Breaking' Co-Stars Anything
Best Moments From the Golden Globes 2021 Telecast
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Best Moments From the Golden Globes 2021 Telecast
'Star Wars' Cast Reveal Their Biggest 'Rise of Skywalker' Challenges
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'Star Wars' Cast Reveal Their Biggest 'Rise of Skywalker' Challenges
J.J. Abrams, John Boyega Are Proud of the Same 'Star Wars' Scene
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J.J. Abrams, John Boyega Are Proud of the Same 'Star Wars' Scene
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Cast Buckle Up for 'Crazy Adventure'
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'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Cast Buckle Up for 'Crazy Adventure'
"First Kill"
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"First Kill"
"Peep Hole"
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"Peep Hole"
The Circle
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The Circle
The Circle
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The Circle

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • March 17, 1992
    • Peckham, London, England, UK
  • Parents
      Samson Boyega
  • Relatives
      Grace Boyega(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Stage play: Six Parties - playing Ben, son of the defence minister, at National Theatre, London. England
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 7 Articles
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    While filming Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017), he went to a strict diet and training regime. One day, he went to Carrie Fisher's trailer, telling her that he was fed up with eating healthy. She then offered him some candy that she had stashed inside her fridge. John compared that experience to walking right into a candy store. After that, he would often visit Fisher's trailer for occasional "cheat days".
  • Quotes
    Attack the Block (2011) is an alien invasion film set in South London. It's about a group of kids who are some petty thugs, who have to find the hero in themselves, when they attack.
  • Salary
    • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
      (2015)
      $450,000 + percentage of box office

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