John Boyega
Details
- Date of Birth:
- March 17, 1992
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Hometown:
- Peckham
Bio:
John Boyega (born March 17, 1992 in Peckham, London, England) is a British actor. John began acting at a young age, playing a leopard in a play at the age of 5. He attended the Westminster City school as a teenager, taking part in various school theatrical productions. He took classes at Theatre Peckham before enrolling to the South Thames College in Wandsworth as a performing arts student. John’s theatrical career continued with roles in plays Six Parties at the National Theatre and in Category B in the Tricycle Theatre. John made the leap to film in 2011, starring in the sci-fi film Attack The Block. In 2014, John was announced as the role of Finn in the film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Best Known For:
John is best known for his role as Moses in Attack The Block and being cast as Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Personal Life:
Both of John’s parents are Nigerian immigrants. John is a fan of manga and comic books. He’s a noted fan of Marvel comics. He once said he hoped to play the character Black Panther, but the part was awarded to Chadwick Boseman.
