Biography
Babs Olusanmokun (born September 18, 1984) 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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Dune (2021) — Jamis
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Dune: Part Two (2024) — Jamis
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Black Mirror (2011) — Clayton
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Wrath of Man (2021) — Moggy
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Mr. Marong
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Gotham (2014) — Mace
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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) — Richard Heron
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Marvel's The Defenders (2017) — Sowande
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The Night Of (2016) — Marvin
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Blue Bloods (2010) — Phantom
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) — Dr. Joseph M'Benga
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Veronica Mars (2004) — Kizza Oneko
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Sneaky Pete (2015) — Reggie
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) — Tristan
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Unforgettable (2011) — Goodacre Oyensi
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The Unit (2006) — Painted Man
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The Widow (2019) — General Azikiwe
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Too Old to Die Young (2019) — Damian
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Roots (2016) — Omoro Kinte
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The Book of Clarence (2024) — Asher the Torturer
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Life on Mars (2008) — Perp #2
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Where Is Kyra? (2018) — Gary
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Mother of George (2013) — Tunde
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The Drowning (2021) — Ade
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NYC 22 (2012) — Fouad
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Restless City (2012)
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The Ready Room (2019) — Self
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Power Signal (2023) — Lincoln
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Ponies (2012) — Ken
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