O-T Fagbenle

Birth Name:

Olatunde Olateju Olaolorun Fagbenle

Birth Place:

London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Composer

During his free time, he often visits schools to offer free drama and music classes
Was named one of the Top 30 Actors to Watch by Backstage magazine in 2014
Was nominated for an Off West End Award for Best Male Performance for "The Conquest of the South Pole" in 2012
Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2001
Quote: "(On the realistic storytelling in "Looking"): "It's so great that we're getting to a place, slowly, where we can see beyond people's sexual preferences and see the thing that connects us all․""
Best known for his role as Joe in "Breaking and Entering" and as Sean in "I Could Never Be Your Woman․"
Appeared in stage productions of "Ragamuffin," "Porgy and Bess," and "Six Degrees of Separation," among others
Was the voice of "Calico" Jack Rackham in the video game "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag․"
Wrote and performed all of the songs that his character John played on the TV series "Quarterlife" in 2008

2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2019Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2020Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2021OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2021RTS Television Award - Comedy Performance - Male:Nominated
2022Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2025Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
2025Tribute Award - Spotlight Tribute:Winner

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