Date of Birth: March 17, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
John Boyega is a British actor and producer who gained international fame for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Born to Nigerian parents, Boyega began acting in theater and later transitioned to film and television. His breakout role came in 2011 when he starred in the sci-fi comedy film “Attack the Block.” Boyega’s career skyrocketed after he was cast in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015), earning him critical acclaim and a massive fan following. In addition to his work in Star Wars, Boyega has starred in films such as “Detroit” (2017), where he played a significant role in portraying racial tensions during the 1967 Detroit riots. He has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly in support of Black Lives Matter, and has used his platform to speak out against racial injustice. Boyega is also a producer and has worked on several projects under his production company, UpperRoom Productions. His dedication to his craft and his advocacy for social justice have made him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
5 Interesting Facts about John Boyega
1. John Boyega’s full name is John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega.
2. He was born in Peckham, London, and his parents are of Nigerian descent.
3. Boyega was named one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2020.
4. He has a production company called UpperRoom Productions.
5. Boyega was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2016.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Boyega
1. “You don’t have to be a star to be in a movie.”
2. “I think it’s important for actors to have strong opinions and use their platform to promote meaningful causes.”
3. “I’m not the type of person to sit back and just take anything.”
4. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to have their story told.”
5. “I’m very proud to be Nigerian. My heritage is a huge part of who I am.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
John Boyega’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.
Children
As of the latest information, John Boyega does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [John Boyega on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3915784/
2. [John Boyega’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/JohnBoyega
3. [John Boyega’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnboyega/
4. [John Boyega on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyega
5. [John Boyega – BAFTA Profile](https://www.bafta.org/film/awards/rising-star-in-2016
