John Boyega
Birth Name:
John Boyega
Birth Place:
London, England
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 2011, he was nominated for the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer
- In 2012, he won a Black Reel Award for his role in "Attack the Block․"
- Was nominated for the 2012 Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer
- In 2012, he was nominated as the London Critics Circle Film Award for Young British Performer of the Year
- Was named one of the Screen International UK Stars of Tomorrow in 2011
- Was nominated for a 2012 Evening Standard British FIlm Award for Most Promising Newcomer
- Interested in acting at a young age, he studied performing arts at South Thames College
Awards
- 2011British Independent Film Award - Most Promising Newcomer:Nominated
- 2012Golden Cob Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2012Black Reel - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
- 2012Black Reel - Best Actor:Winner
- 2012Black Reel - Best Ensemble:Nominated
- 2012Empire Award - Best Male Newcomer:Nominated
- 2012Evening Standard British Film Award - Most Promising Newcomer:Nominated
- 2012ALFS Award - Young British Performer of the Year:Nominated
- 2015ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
- 2015Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Nominated
- 2016Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2016All Def Movie Award - Best Black Survivor in a Movie:Nominated
- 2016Empire Award - Best Male Newcomer:Winner
- 2016Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
- 2016MTV Movie Award - Best Action Performance:Nominated
- 2016MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
- 2016National Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance in a Film:Winner
- 2016National Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2016National Film Award - Best Newcomer:Nominated
- 2016OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Male:Nominated
- 2016Screen Nation Film and Television Award - Male Performance in Film:Winner
- 2016Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Breakout Star:Nominated
- 2016Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Chemistry:Nominated
- 2017AAFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2017The BAM Award - Best Cast:Nominated
- 2018Empire Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy:Nominated
- 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Action:Nominated
- 2021BAFTA TV Award - Leading Actor:Nominated
- 2021Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series:Winner
- 2021Chlotrudis Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2021Critics Choice Award - Best Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television:Winner
- 2021Dorian Award - Best Supporting TV Performance:Nominated
- 2021Gold Derby TV Award - Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2021Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role:Winner
- 2021HCA Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie:Nominated
- 2021ALFS Award - British/Irish Actor of the Year:Nominated
- 2021OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated
- 2021Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2022Jury Prize - Best Actor:Winner
- 2022IFJA Award - Best Lead Performance:Nominated
- 2022U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2023Black Reel - Outstanding Actor:Nominated
- 2023Girls on Film Award - Ensemble Acting:Winner
- 2023Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2024Black Reel - Outstanding Lead Performance:Nominated
- 2024Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated