When and where was John Boyega born?
John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega arrived in the Camberwell district of London on the 17th of March 1992. He grew up in Peckham with parents Abigail and Samson Adegboyega.
Questions about John Boyega
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What role did John Boyega play in Attack the Block?
John Boyega played Moses, a teenage gang leader in the comedy horror film released that same year. Critics and audiences acclaimed both the movie and his performance.
Which Star Wars films featured John Boyega as Finn?
John Boyega portrayed a stormtrooper who leaves the First Order after witnessing their cruelty in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The film released on the 18th of December 2015 to critical acclaim.
How many awards did John Boyega win for Red White and Blue?
In 2020, Boyega won a Golden Globe Award for portraying Leroy Logan in Red White and Blue. BAFTA Television Awards awarded him Best Actor for the same performance while Satellite Awards recognized him as Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Film.
When was UpperRoom Entertainment Limited formed by John Boyega?
Boyega formed UpperRoom Entertainment Limited in January 2016. His production company co-produced Pacific Rim Uprising alongside Legendary Entertainment in 2018.