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Usain Bolt

Acting Born Aug 21, 1986 Jamaica 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1975–2025
51 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Usain St Leo Bolt, born 21 August 1986 in Jamaica, is a male public figure listed on The Movie Database as an actor. The TMDB profile records him as “Known For Acting” with twenty‑four credited appearances, and notes alternate name representations in Chinese characters. While primarily celebrated as a Jamaican sprinter, Bolt’s athletic résumé includes winning three gold medals and setting three world records at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, becoming the first man to win the 100 m and 200 m races in world‑record time and to contribute to a world‑record 4 × 100 m relay. He repeated this feat at the 2012 London Olympics, defending all three titles and establishing a new relay record of 36.84 seconds.

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Career

Career overview

Usain St Leo Bolt, born 21 August 1986 in Jamaica, is a Jamaican retired sprinter who is also listed on The Movie Database (TMDB) as an actor. The TMDB profile records him as male, notes that he is also known by the Chinese transliteration “博尔特 尤塞恩·博尔特,” and lists 24 acting credits under his name. While the database does not detail specific roles or productions, it classifies him as “Known For Acting,” indicating that his presence in film or television has been documented alongside his athletic fame.

Bolt’s reputation as an athlete is central to his public profile. He achieved worldwide recognition by winning three gold medals and setting three world records at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, becoming the first man in Olympic history to win both the 100 metre and 200 metre races in world‑record times and to contribute to a world‑record‑breaking 4 × 100 metre relay. He repeated this feat at the 2012 London Olympics, defending his titles in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m events, the relay team posting a new world record of 36.84 seconds. These athletic accomplishments have been highlighted in the TMDB biography, underscoring the dual nature of his public career as both a celebrated sprinter and a figure with a documented acting portfolio.

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Career timeline

Anything GoesSneaker Wars: Adidas V. Puma
Quintessentially Irish
Greatness CodeOnly See Great
Desus & MeroRob & Romesh VsPrograma da MaisaSprinter
Usain Bolt - Der schnellste Mensch der Welt
I Am BoltDer wahre Champion: Siegen mit Hightech
Sportclub Story
Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man AliveFirst
The Fastest Man Who Has Ever Lived
The McCain Track and Field Show
Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad
The Graham Norton Show
The One ShowSoccer Aid
Top Gear
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Saturday Night Live

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Anything Goes (2025) as Self
  • Sneaker Wars: Adidas V. Puma (2025) as Self
  • Quintessentially Irish (2024) as Self
  • Greatness Code (2020) as Self
  • Only See Great (2020)
  • Desus & Mero (2019) as Self - Illustrious Guest
  • Rob & Romesh Vs (2019) as Self
  • Programa da Maisa (2019) as Ele Mesmo
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  • Sprinter (2019) as Self
  • Usain Bolt - Der schnellste Mensch der Welt (2017) as Self
  • I Am Bolt (2016) as Self
  • Der wahre Champion: Siegen mit Hightech (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sportclub Story (2015) as Self
  • Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive (2012) as Usain Bolt
  • First (2012) as Self
  • The Fastest Man Who Has Ever Lived (2010) as himself
  • The McCain Track and Field Show (2009)
  • Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad (2008) as Self
  • The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
  • The One Show (2006) as Self
  • Soccer Aid (2006) as Self - Player
  • Top Gear (2002) as Self
  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Usain Bolt best known for?

Usain Bolt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Anything Goes (2025), Desus & Mero (2019), First (2012), The Graham Norton Show (2007).

When and where was Usain Bolt born?

Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986 in Jamaica.

How many credits does Usain Bolt have?

Usain Bolt has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.

What is Usain Bolt's background in cinema and television?

Usain St Leo Bolt, born 21 August 1986 in Jamaica, is a male public figure listed on The Movie Database as an actor. The TMDB profile records him as “Known For Acting” with twenty‑four credited appearances, and notes alternate name representations in Chinese characters. While primarily celebrated as a Jamaican sprinter...

Usain Bolt by the numbers

24credits
9films
15TV series
1975–2025active years

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