Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

RECENT CREDITS
Bullet to the Head (FILM)  Feb. 1, 2013
The Thing (FILM)  Oct. 14, 2011
Killer Elite (FILM)  Sep. 23, 2011
Faster (FILM)  Nov. 24, 2010
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (FILM)  Aug. 7, 2009


HIGHLIGHTS
Appeared in the music videos for EnVogue's "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" and Mary J. Blige's "Love No Limit."
Nominated for NAACP Image Awards in the Best Supporting Actor/Drama Series category for his role in HBO's Oz in 1997 and 2000.
The meaning of his name: "ade" (crown); "wale" (to come home); "akin" (warrior); "nuoye" (chief); "agbaje" (wealth, prosperity).
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All Credits

Film Name / TV Show Name (Episode Name)
Role
Category

Actor
Film


Killer Elite  2011 -Agent
Actor
Film


Preaching to the Choir  2006 -Bull Sharky
Actor
Film


Get Rich or Die Tryin'  2005 -Majestic
Actor
Film


The Bourne Identity  2002 -Nykwana Wombosi
Actor
Film


The Mummy Returns  2001 -LockNah
Actor
Film


Legionnaire  1998
Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Linc's   -Winston Iwelu
Actor
TV


Lost  2005-2006 -Island Man, Mr. Eko
Actor, Actor
TV
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Lost Survival Guide   -Mr. Eko
Actor
TV


Monk   -Samuel
Actor
TV


Oz   -Simon Adebisi
Actor
TV
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Actor
Film


20,000 Leagues Under the Sea   -Cabe Attucks
Actor
Film


Thor: The Dark World  2013 -Algrim the Strong
Actor
Film


The Thing  2011 -Jameson
Actor
Film


Faster  2010 -Evangelist
Actor
Film


G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra  2009 -Heavy Duty
Actor
Film




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Highlights

Appeared in the music videos for EnVogue's "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" and Mary J. Blige's "Love No Limit."
Nominated for NAACP Image Awards in the Best Supporting Actor/Drama Series category for his role in HBO's Oz in 1997 and 2000.
The meaning of his name: "ade" (crown); "wale" (to come home); "akin" (warrior); "nuoye" (chief); "agbaje" (wealth, prosperity).
Came up with his Lost character's name, Mr. Eko, himself ("Eko" comes from "Elekos, Lord of Legos" in Nigeria).


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Released: Sep. 23, 2011

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Faster
Released: Nov. 24, 2010

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Released: Aug. 7, 2009


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