Description:
Born and raised in London, England, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje began his career as a model in Milan. He graduated with a masters degree in Law from London's prestigious Kings College, before moving to Los Angeles to make the transition to acting. Fluent in several languages, including English, Italian, Yoruba and Swahili, he is best known for his roles in the movies Congo (1995) and The Mummy Returns (2001), and the HBO series Oz (1997).
Birthday
August 22, 1967
Born In
Islington, London, England, UK
Alternative names
Adewale
, Adewalé
, Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje
, Wale
Height
186 cm
Relatives
Sibling (Sibling)
Trivia
He is fluent in several languages including Italian, Yoruba, Swahili,
and (of course) English. He can "get along" in a few other languages,
including French.
Quotes
I've never been really great at trusting anybody, just because of the way I grew up. I was always led to believe you should take care of yourself, trust in your abilities and you're the author of your own destiny. Coming to this show is the opposite." - talking about "Lost
Nickname
Triple A
Trademarks
Due to his tall frame, powerful-looking physique and deep voice, he often plays sinister, imposing characters of criminal or military backgrounds
