O-T Fagbenle
Biography
O-T Fagbenle is a British actor born in London, England, UK. His father is Nigerian and his mother is English. Fagbenle began performing at a young age, playing the saxophone in bands across Europe. He performed at notable venues such as the Edinburgh Festival, Wembley Arena, and the Royal Albert Hall. Fagbenle's first acting role was in a Nigerian adaptation of the William Shakespeare play Macbeth, where he was initially hired to play the saxophone but was also given several lines. He went on to secure the lead role in the second revival of the play. Fagbenle has acted in numerous projects, with a total of 48 known credits.
Career overview
O-T Fagbenle is a British actor. He was born in London, England, UK. Fagbenle's early life involved traveling extensively, with experiences in London, Spain, and Nigeria. As a child, he played the saxophone in bands across Europe, performing at notable venues such as the Edinburgh Festival, Wembley Arena, and the Royal Albert Hall.
Fagbenle's introduction to acting began when he was 16 years old, in a Nigerian adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Initially hired to play the saxophone, he was also given several lines in the play. The director's positive impression of his work led to Fagbenle securing the lead role in the second revival of the play.
Fagbenle has since pursued a career in acting, with a total of 48 known credits. He has worked in various capacities, including acting, directing, and writing. Fagbenle's background and early experiences have likely influenced his career choices and opportunities.
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- The Miniature Wife (2026) as Richard Paul Wear
- The Old Stories: Moses (2026) as Pharaoh
- The Legacy Lounge (2026) as Self
- All's Fair (2025) as Reggie Ramirez
- Splitsville (2025) as Brent
- Presumed Innocent (2024) as Nico Della Guardia
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (2024) as Eshu (voice)
- No Good Deed (2024) as Dennis Sampson
- Secret Invasion (2023) as Rick Mason
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Loot (2022) as Isaac
- WeCrashed (2022) as Cameron Lautner
- The First Lady (2022) as Barack Obama
- Black Widow (2021) as Mason
- Maxxx (2020) as Maxxx
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self
- The Handmaid's Tale (2017) as Luke Bankole
- Maxxx (2017) as Lion
- Maxxx (2017) Director
- Maxxx (2017) Writer
- The Five (2016) as Danny Kenwood
- Looking: The Movie (2016) as Frank
- NW (2016) as Felix
- The Interceptor (2015) as Marcus 'Ash' Ashton
- Looking (2014) as Frank
- Big Bad Blood (2013) Writer
- Secrets and Words (2012) as Eddie
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Mark Lightfoot
- Happy Endings (2011) as Adrian
- Thorne (2010) as Dave Holland
- Material Girl (2010) as Chris
- Double Wedding (2010) as Tate
- The Reeds (2010) as Nick
- FM (2009) as Topher Kiefer
- All My Dreams on VHS (2009) as James
- Consuming Passion (2008) as Jack
- Radio Cape Cod (2008) as Sunday Umankwe
- Walter's War (2008) as Walter Tull
- Dirt (2007) as O-T
- I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) as Sean
- Once Upon a Time on the Westway (2007) as Gary Green
- Grownups (2006) as Dean Adewale
- Breaking and Entering (2006) as Joe
- Loony in the Woods (2006) as Student
- Doctor Who (2005) as Other Dave
- Sarah Smile (2005) as Jophiel
- As If (2001) as Tyler
- Killing of a Nation
- Benn/Eubank as Ambrose Mendy