John Boyega
John Boyega
John Adedayo Adegboyega, known professionally as John Boyega is a British actor best known for playing Finn in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh film of the Star Wars series. Boyega rose to prominence in his native United Kingdom for his role as Moses in the 2011 sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionActor
Date of Birth17 March 1992
stars war want
Who wouldn't want to be in 'Star Wars?' It'd be great.
world
Portray the world for what it is, and you will find truth.
artist cities people
I want to see more people of different backgrounds being cast in films. I want to see people from inner cities being discovered, because that's where you find some really brilliant artists.
character people trying
People watch me when I get into these characters that I have in my head, so perhaps I should try acting. So I did.
dad firsts language
My dad is a minister, and my mum is a worker with the less fortunate and the disabled. They're Nigerian natives. Their first language is Yoruba, and their second language is English.
humble firsts helpful
I remember my manager telling me, Be myself, be humble, keep rooted, keep God first. Those words were very helpful.
All the films I've done have had a secret commentary on stereotypical mentalities.
audio four happening subtle watched
I watched season four of 'The Wire.' They have subtle performances that they do through their eyes. You could watch season four with the audio off and still understand what's happening through their eyes.
confident grounded man
I'm grounded in who I am, and I am a confident black man. A confident, Nigerian, black, chocolate man. I'm proud of my heritage, and no man can take that away from me.
bigger cast force great time
I think 'Star Wars' always has to be bigger and bigger and better every time, and there's a great cast on 'The Force Awakens.' It's ground-breaking.
good
I'd like to be in anything that tells a good story and has an interesting character.
people women
People of color and women are increasingly being shown on-screen. For things to be whitewashed just doesn't make sense.