John Boyega, a British actor, became famous through his role as Finn in the Star Wars series before being recognized globally in 2015. He was loved by the UK audience when he worked on a movie named “Attack the Block” in 2011. It was a sci-fi comedy in which he played Moses.
Get to know his other incredible contributions to the Hollywood entertainment industry and some personal life details.
Biography
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1992 |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Height | 5’9 feet |
| Weight | 87 kg |
| Girlfriend | Thuso Mbedu |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Zodiac | Pisces |
| Hometown | Peckham, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | Christianity |
Physical Appearance
When it comes to his physical appearance, he is the owner of an athletic building, just like Alexander Ovechkin. His height of 5’9 feet and weight of 87 kg makes him even more appealing. His well-toned physique is the result of his strength training. He loves his black hair short. With brown eyes and sharp features, he makes a fantastic presence on-screen.
Education
Acting was his passion from childhood, so to follow his passion, he studied acting. He went to Westminster City School. In the South Thames College, he studies performing arts. In college, he also took part in productions. After the completion of college. He attended the Identity School of Acting in London to shape himself further.
Career
While he was in acting school, he got his first chance. He played National Theater and Tricycle Theatre. From there, he got a chance to do the film Attach the Block in 2011.
After this movie, he got his enjoyed his opportunities in the film industry. In 2017, he got the role of Finn in Star Wars through which he got the attention worldwide.
Besides, the film industry, he was also shining in TV series. In 2011, he did his first TV series Law & Order. His other projects include Becoming Human, My Murder, The Whale and Live Another Day.
In the years between 2015 to 2019, he was also known as a voice artist. He gave his voice in the Major Lazer series for the first time. Additionally, he got a chance in Watership Down, White and Blue, Small Axe and many other series.
Since 2016, he has been running his own production name; UpperRoom Entertainment. His first project was Pacific Rim in 2018. John also played his part as Jake Pentecost. With the collaboration of Sebastain Thiel, he made a series about his childhood experience.
With his outstanding performance and dedication. In 2020 and 2021, his name was listed in the Top 100 influential persons. In the New African magazine, his name came in most influential people.
awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated/Won |
| 2015 | Critics’ Choice Television Award | Best Actor in a Limited Series | Won |
| 2020 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2016 | Empire Awards | Best Male Newcomer | Won |
Films
| Title | Year |
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens | 2015 |
| Half of a Yellow Sun | 2013 |
| Detroit | 2017 |
| Naked Singularity | 2021 |
| Breaking | 2021 |
| The Woman King | 2021 |
| The clone Tyrone | 2021 |
Television Series
| Title | Year |
| Becoming Human | 2011 |
| My Murder | 2012 |
| Tinkershrimp & Dutch | 2016 |
| Star Wars Forces of Destiny | 2017 |
| Watership Down | 2018 |
| Small Axe | 2020 |
| World War II: From the Frontlines | 2023 |
| Serengeti | 2019 |
Net Worth
John Boyega has $8 million in net worth. His outstanding performances in different TV series and films bring vast amounts of money. Besides his acting career, his collaborations with Jo Malone London and Converse are other sources of income.
family and relationship
John was born in Peckham, London on 17th March 1992. He opened his eyes to the Nigerian immigrant family, Samson and Abigail Boyega. His father is a preacher, and his mother serves disabled people.
As the family of Maya Hawke and Will Tiltson. John’s family members are also linked with the entertainment industry. His sister, Grace Boyage, is a well-known actor; the other, Blessing Boyage, is a fashion beauty model.
Regarding John’s romantic relationships. He has been in relationships with people such as Letitia Wright, Kelly Marie Tran, and Daisy Ridley. It is rumoured that he is with Thuso Mbedu, a South African actress.
Hobbies
When John has his own time, he loves to play video games. It is one of his favourite hobbies. He is also an outside person who loves to spend time alone outside with nature.
Social Media
Speaking of his social media presence. He is active on Instagram, with 2.1 million followers and 1051 posts about his work and personal life glimpses. On his TikTok, he has 88K followers. His Facebook has 343K followers.
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Some Interesting Facts
- He has a cat named Oluwalogan as a pet.
- He made his first debut in school when he was 5 as Rege Jean Page.
faqs
Yes, recently, he has been shooting for Otis Redding with Danielle Deadwyler.
John is highly excited to announce Attack the Block 2.
Yes, he faced racism in Star Wars.
