Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje: Summary

Recent Role:: Himself on e-Talk Daily

Birthday:: 8-22-1967

Birthplace:: London, England

Birth Name:: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Born in London, England, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje split his time as a youth between the UK and Nigeria. After earning a Masters from London's prestigious King's College University, a career in acting came his way when acclaimed director Frank Marshall cast him in Congo. This led to appearances in the films Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Legionnaire, the HBO movie Deadly Voyage,...

Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje (Interview)

Newcomer Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje speaks on the introduction of his new, mysterious character, in addition to what originally attracted him to the show.

Posted: 10/25/05
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Lost actor arrested
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is thrown into the clink after disobeying a Hawaiian traffic cop.
- 09/05/06 2:02 PM
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje name means the following: Ade is "the crown", Wale means "to arrive", and when combined it means "the crown has arrived". Akin is "warrior" and Agbaje is "prosperity and wealth".(edit)
Adewale along with the rest of the Lost cast, won the award from the Screen Actors Guild in the category of Outstanding performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2006.(edit)
When Adewale was just 6 weeks old, both he and his four sisters were relocated from North London to Nigeria where they were raised by a foster family while their parents established their careers.(edit)
Adewale has appeared in two music videos: Mary J. Blige's Love No Limit and En Vogue's Giving Him Something He Can Feel.(edit)
Adewale came up with the name of Mr. Eko for his character on Lost.
The name Eko stems from Elekos, Lord of Legos, in Nigeria.(edit)

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amauriel
member since: Jun 3, 2005
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alexlips
member since: Aug 17, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Talentless"
Next please... ...Continue »
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emma5000
member since: May 19, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Talented"
great actor! ...Continue »
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BGBlake
member since: Feb 2, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Gorgeous"
The score wouldn't go to 100 which is what I think he is, looks as well as acting! ...Continue »
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caprix1969
member since: Oct 24, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
Underexposed. Regal and powerful presence. Needs more diversified roles. Give me time. I'll write a movie just for him. ...Continue »
10/23/05 09:38pm | report abuse