Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Even when not saying a word, this London-born actor is a commanding screen presence. Raised in both England and his parents' homeland of Nigeria, the stunning Akinnuoye-Agbaje worked as a model while...
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08/21/1967
London, England |
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| The meaning of his name: "ade" (crown); "wale" (to come home); "akin" (warrior); "nuoye" (chief); "agbaje" (wealth, prosperity). |
| Appeared in the music videos for EnVogue's "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" and Mary J. Blige's "Love No Limit." |
| Came up with his Lost character's name, Mr. Eko, himself ("Eko" comes from "Elekos, Lord of Legos" in Nigeria). |
| Nominated for NAACP Image Awards in the Best Supporting Actor/Drama Series category for his role in HBO's Oz in 1997 and 2000. |
