Toks Olagundoye Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from Smith College with a degree in Theatre
• Her father was Nigerian and her mother was Norwegian
• Originally intended to become a doctor, but decided she couldn't live without acting during her first year of college
• One of her first jobs was on the film "The Salon," where she had to wear a blond wig and was allowed to ad lib her lines
• Quote: "The only way to come to a full acceptance and understanding of yourself is to embrace your own culture, quirks and differences while learning about those around you․․․we are all different and we all have something to learn․"
• Best known for her role as Jackie Joyner-Kersee on "The Neighbors․"
• She is represented by The Glick Agency, LA Talent, and Shelter Entertainment
• Her name is pronounced "Tokes Awlahgoondawyay․"
• Is very good at a wide variety of accents, including Nigerian, British, and American