John Boyega

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

10.976

Gender

Male

Birthday

17-Mar-1992

Age

(32 years old)

Place of Birth

Peckham, London, England, UK

Also Known As
  • John Adedayo Adegboyega
  • 존 보예가
  • 約翰·波耶加

John Boyega

Biography

John Boyega (born 17 March 1992) is a British actor, best known for playing Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Moses in Attack the Block (2011) and King Ghezo in The Woman King (2022). Boyega was born in Peckham, London, to Nigerian parents. His first role was that of a leopard in a play at his primary school at the age of five. He attended Westminster City School as a teenager. He later took part in various school productions and attended classes at Theatre Peckham. He was a performing arts student at South Thames College in Wandsworth and was active in theatre productions there, including the lead in Othello in 2010.


Credits

Star Wars: Greatest Moments Star Wars: Greatest Moments (2015) Character: Self
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of the intergalactic saga.
The Force of Sound The Force of Sound (2018) Character: Finn (archive footage)
Go inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the chirp of a porg, Star Wars would not be the same without the brilliant sound design and mixing created by Skywalker Sound.
Behind the Block Behind the Block (2011) Character: Self
An incredibly comprehensive look at the movie Attack The Block that takes viewers into the casting process, shares the details of the shoot, offers a raw glimpse into life on the set, examines the process of filming various scenes, and lots more.
The Circle The Circle (2017) Character: Ty Lafitte
A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.
Breaking Breaking (2022) Character: Brian Brown-Easley
Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) Character: Finn
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
The Skywalker Legacy The Skywalker Legacy (2020) Character: Self
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
The Woman King The Woman King (2022) Character: King Ghezo
The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
The Director and the Jedi The Director and the Jedi (2018) Character: Self
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
The Whale The Whale (2013) Character: William Bond
Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, her crew take to three fragile whalers. Alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the men must decide whether to head for the nearest islands - a thousand miles downwind to the west - or set out on an epic journey of almost three thousand miles to reach the South American mainland. Fear of cannibals forces them to choose South America. Almost three months later, the first whaler is rescued by another whaleship. Only three men are still alive. A week later the captain's whaler is also rescued, with just two men aboard. The third whaler is never found. This is a story of human endurance and what men in extremis will do to survive.
My Murder My Murder (2012) Character: Shakilus Townsend
A chance meeting with a girl leads to murder as a teenage boy is engulfed by a web of lies in this innovative and gripping factual drama. My Murder tells the true story of Shakilus Townsend, a 16-year-old boy who was led to his death by the 15-year-old he thought of as his girlfriend, in what became known as the honey trap killing.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits (2019) Character: Self
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new lands at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Character: Finn
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
They Cloned Tyrone They Cloned Tyrone (2023) Character: Fontaine
A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy lurking directly beneath their neighborhood.
Naked Singularity Naked Singularity (2021) Character: Casi
When a successful New York public defender loses his first case, he is pulled into a drug heist by a former client in an effort to beat the broken system at its own game.
The Empire Strikes Door The Empire Strikes Door (2019) Character: N/A
A thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers in cinematic history.
Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel (2015) Character: Self
Though lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence evolved throughout both cinematic trilogies and into Star Wars: The Force Awakens. SportsCenter is tracing the lightsaber’s lineage through the films, and a new trailer for the special will definitely delight any fan’s inner Star Wars Kid.
Imperial Dreams Imperial Dreams (2014) Character: Bambi
A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Character: Finn
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
Attack the Block Attack the Block (2011) Character: Moses
A teen gang in a South London housing estate must team up with the other residents to protect their neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.
Pacific Rim: Uprising Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) Character: Jake Pentecost
It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defense force in human history. The PPDC now calls upon the best and brightest to rise up and become the next generation of heroes when the Kaiju threat returns.
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016) Character: Self
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.
Half of a Yellow Sun Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) Character: Ugwu
An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
Junkhearts Junkhearts (2011) Character: Jamal
Frank is an ex-soldier, haunted by a violent past. He lives alone, drowning his nightmares with alcohol. Christine - smart and successful... on the surface, tackles life as a single working mother by immersing herself in drugs, parties and sex. Lynette, a young rough sleeper watches Christine stumble out of a club whilst she sits in the cold waiting for loose change to fall on her lap; her luck seems to change when she meets Frank who despite his misgivings, offers her a place to stay.
Detroit Detroit (2017) Character: Melvin Dismukes
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.



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