About

Known credits:
12
Birthday:
1984-09-18
Place of birth:
Lagos, Nigeria
Website:
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Babs Olusanmokun

Overview

Babs Olusanmokun is a Nigerian-American actor, best known for his roles in the films Dune (2021), Too Old to Die Young (2019), and Black Mirror (2017). He is also a multilingual actor, fluent in English, French, Yoruba, and Portuguese. He is a third degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and champion.

Olusanmokun was born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1984. He moved to the United States to attend college, where he studied theater at the University of California, Los Angeles. After graduating, he began his acting career in New York City.

Olusanmokun's first major film role was in the 2017 episode of Black Mirror titled "Black Museum." He then went on to appear in the films Too Old to Die Young and Dune. In 2022, he began starring in the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Dr. Joseph M'Benga.

Known for

Acting

2024 The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Actor Mr. Heron 67
Fair
2024 Dune: Part Two Actor Jamis 79
Good
2024 The Book of Clarence Actor Asher the Torturer 58
Average
2023 Power Signal Actor Lincoln N/A
N/A
2022 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Actor Dr. Joseph M'Benga 79
Good
2021 Dune Actor Jamis 77
Good
2021 Wrath of Man Actor Moggy 74
Good
2021 The Drowning Actor Ade 66
Fair
2019 The Widow Actor General Azikiwe 69
Fair
2018 Where Is Kyra? Actor Gary 58
Average
2013 Mother of George Actor Tunde 58
Average
2012 Ponies Actor Ken N/A
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