Babs Olusanmokun
Biography
Babs Olusanmokun is a Nigerian-American actor born in Lagos, Nigeria on September 18, 1984. Also known as Babatunde Olusanmokun, he is multilingual, speaking English, French, Yoruba, and Portuguese, and is a third degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and champion. He moved to the United States to attend college, studying theater at the University of California, Los Angeles, and subsequently began his acting career in New York City after graduating. He is best known for his roles in the films Dune, released in 2021, and Too Old to Die Young, released in 2019, as well as an appearance in Black Mirror in 2017.
Career overview
Babs Olusanmokun is a Nigerian-American actor born in Lagos, Nigeria, on September 18, 1984. He is also known as Babatunde Olusanmokun. He relocated to the United States to attend college, studying theater at the University of California, Los Angeles. Following his graduation, Olusanmokun began his professional acting career in New York City.
As a multilingual performer, Olusanmokun speaks English, French, Yoruba, and Portuguese. Outside of his acting pursuits, he holds a third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a champion in the sport.
Olusanmokun is recognized for his work across film and television. His known credits include appearances in the 2021 film Dune and the 2019 project Too Old to Die Young. He also appeared in a 2017 episode of Black Mirror titled Black Museum, which marked his first major film role.
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- Dune: Part Two (2024) as Jamis
- The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) as Richard Heron
- The Book of Clarence (2024) as Asher the Torturer
- Power Signal (2023) as Lincoln
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) as Dr. Joseph M'Benga
- Dune (2021) as Jamis
- Wrath of Man (2021) as Moggy
- The Drowning (2021) as Ade
- The Ready Room (2019) as Self
- Too Old to Die Young (2019) as Damian
- The Widow (2019) as General Azikiwe
- Where Is Kyra? (2018) as Gary
- Marvel's The Defenders (2017) as Sowande
- The Night Of (2016) as Marvin
- Roots (2016) as Omoro Kinte
- Sneaky Pete (2015) as Reggie
- Gotham (2014) as Mace
- Mother of George (2013) as Tunde
- NYC 22 (2012) as Fouad
- Ponies (2012) as Ken
- Restless City (2012)
- Black Mirror (2011) as Clayton
- Unforgettable (2011) as Goodacre Oyensi
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Phantom
- Life on Mars (2008) as Perp #2
- The Unit (2006) as Painted Man
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Kizza Oneko
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Tristan
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Assassin
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Chibueze
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Marong
- Viva la Madness