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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
| Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | |
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| Birth name | Adewale Rotimi O.C.E. Akinnuoye Agbaje |
| Born | August 22, 1967 in Islington, London, England, UK |
| Sometimes credited as | Adewalé |
| Notable Roles | Simon Adebisi in Oz
Eko in Lost |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | 1 SAG TV Award 1 IVy Award |
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor. He notably played the role of Eko on ABC's Lost.
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Biography
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (pronounced ADD-EH-WALLY AKIN-YU-OH-YAY AG-BAH-JAY) was born on August 22, 1967 in London, England. He was raised in England, along with his four sisters, after his parents moved from Nigeria. Adewale is fluent in several languages, including English, Italian, Swahili, and Yoruba. He attended Kings College at the University of London, graduating with a Master of Laws.
Adewale began his career as a model in Milan, Italy before moving to Los Angeles, California to begin acting. He began his acting career in the movie Congo, which led to appearances in the films Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) and Congo (1995). He has appeared in the American version of Cracker and New York Undercover. However, it was Adewale's portrayal of Simon Adebisi in the television series Oz that led to critical and audience acclaim, as well as two NAACP Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Adewale left Oz to focus on a film career and appeared in The Mummy Returns (2001) and The Bourne Identity (2002). He has since returned to television, joining the cast of Lost in its second season as Eko.
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oz | Simon Adebisi | 1999–2000 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Linc's | Winston Iwelu | 1998–2000 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Lost | Eko | 2005–2007 | 2 | 3 | ||
| American Odyssey | Frank Majors | 2015 | 1 | |||
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Undercover (credited as Adewalé) |
Cliff Ramsey | 1x25 - Downtown Girl | May 4, 1995 |
| Cracker | John Doe | 1x03 - Madwoman | October 2, 1997 |
| Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Ambassador Odeku | 1x05 - Fallout | October 13, 1997 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
| Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Cabe Attucks | May 11, 1997 | |
| Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble | Joe | April 23, 2000 | |
| Screen Nation Television and Film Awards 2007 | Himself | October 29, 2007 |
Talk Show Appearances
| Series | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Kimmel Live | January 18, 2006 | |
| Tavis Smiley | January 20, 2006 | |
| Live with Regis & Kelly | November 2, 2006 |
Writer
Staff Writer
| Series | Year(s) | Credit | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africana! | 2007 | Staff Writer | 1 |
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
IVy Awards
(1 Win)
- Won: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2005-06)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
(1 Nomination/1 Win)
- Won: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2005)
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films
(1 Nomination)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actor on Television (2006)
NAACP Image Awards
(2 Nominations)
- Nominated: Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series (2000)
- Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2001)
Trivia
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje breaks down to: Ade- "the crown", wale- "has come home", Akin- "warrior", nuoye- "of chieftaincy", Agbaje "prosperity and wealth."
