Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 22, 1967
Age	58
Birthplace	Islington, London, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Notable for roles as Mr. Eko in 'Lost,' Simon Adebisi in 'Oz,' Kurse in 'Thor: The Dark World,' and Killer Croc in 'Suicide Squad.'

Intro

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is an English actor, director, and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series 'Lost' and 'Oz,' as well as films such as 'The Mummy Returns,' 'Thor: The Dark World,' and 'Suicide Squad.'

Early Life & Background

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje was born to Nigerian parents of Yoruba descent in London. He spent part of his childhood in Nigeria, then returned to England where he faced cultural and racial challenges before eventually earning a law degree from King's College London.[1][2]

Career Highlights

Portrayed Simon Adebisi in HBO's 'Oz' (1997–2000).[1][3]
Played Mr. Eko on ABC's 'Lost' (2005–2006).[1][3]
Acted as Kurse/Algrim in 'Thor: The Dark World' (2013).[1]
Starred as Killer Croc in 'Suicide Squad' (2016).[1]
Wrote and directed the semi-autobiographical film 'Farming' (2018).[2]

Trivia

Fluent in several languages including Yoruba, Italian, and Swahili.[1]
Before acting, he worked as a fashion model in Milan, Paris, and Los Angeles.[2]
He holds a Master's degree in Law from the University of London.[2]
His directorial debut 'Farming' is based on his own childhood experiences.[2]

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