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Babs Olusanmokun

Babs Olusanmokun

Acting1984Lagos, Nigeria

Biography

Babs Olusanmokun (born September 18, 1984) is a Nigerian-American actor, best known for his roles in the films Dune (2021), Too Old to Die Young (2019), and Black Mirror (2017). He is also a multilingual actor, fluent in English, French, Yoruba, and Portuguese. He is a third degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and champion.

Olusanmokun was born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1984. He moved to the United States to attend college, where he studied theater at the University of California, Los Angeles. After graduating, he began his acting career in New York City.

Olusanmokun's first major film role was in the 2017 episode of Black Mirror titled "Black Museum." He then went on to appear in the films Too Old to Die Young and Dune. In 2022, he began starring in the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Dr. Joseph M'Benga.

Acting History

2023
Power Signal
as Lincoln
2022
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
TVas Dr. Joseph M'Benga30 eps
The Ready Room
TVas Self2 eps
2021
Dune
as Jamis
Wrath of Man
as Moggy
The Drowning
TVas Ade
2019
The Widow
TVas General Azikiwe
Too Old to Die Young
TVas Damian5 eps
2018
Sneaky Pete
TVas Reggie3 eps
2017
Black Mirror
TVas Clayton1 eps
Marvel's The Defenders
TVas Sowande4 eps
2016
Roots
TVas Omoro Kinte4 eps
The Night Of
TVas Marvin1 eps
2015
Gotham
TVas Mace1 eps
2014
Unforgettable
TVas Goodacre Oyensi1 eps
2013
2012
Ponies
as Ken
Blue Bloods
TVas Phantom1 eps
NYC 22
TVas Fouad
2008
Life on Mars
TVas Perp #21 eps
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TVas Mr. Marong1 eps
2007
Veronica Mars
TVas Kizza Oneko1 eps
2006
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TVas Chibueze1 eps

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
9/18/1984(41 years old)
Place of Birth
Lagos, Nigeria