John Boyega
United StatesactorMaleb. 19929.0Global Dominance: 0.02%John Boyega is a British actor of Nigerian descent, best known for his role in the 'Star Wars' franchise. He has gained international acclaim for his performances and is recognized for his advocacy on social issues, representing the Nigerian diaspora in film.
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John Boyega was present at the New York Fashion Week show, which continued despite the protest interruption.
CFDA boss apologizes for acting ‘inappropriately’ against protesters at New York Fashion Week showUnited States· 2026-09-14
John Boyega was cast by Nina Gold in Attack the Block after she spotted him in a small play.
‘It had to be Jessie Buckley’: star-maker Nina Gold glimpses Oscar chance for Hamnet casting | Hamnet
United Kingdom· 2026-01-16
John Boyega was featured in the 2025 edition of the Pirelli calendar.
El calendario Pirelli 2026 se funde con los elementos naturales encarnados por mujeres maduras y poco convencionales | Gente
Spain· 2025-11-14
John Boyega attended the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' alongside Oscar Isaac.
Star Wars actor Oscar Isaac warns Disney against kowtowing to 'fascism'United States· 2025-11-11
John Boyega is a fellow actor and a mentor to Letitia Wright, whom she considers a big brother.
‘Why are our black boys hurting each other?’ Letitia Wright on the deaths that inspired her directorial debut | Letitia WrightUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-19
John Boyega plays Melvin Dismukes, a black security guard in a film about police brutality.
From high-octane action to arthouse intrigue … all Kathryn Bigelow’s films – ranked! | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-18
John Boyega is among the actors in Small Axe, contributing to the portrayal of complex characters.
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Andorra· 2025-09-12
John Boyega says the series was 'so white' in a new documentary.
'Andor' writer baffles columnist by refusing to label hit series as 'left-wing'United States· 2025-06-06
John Boyega called out the 'Star Wars' franchise for its overwhelming whiteness.
White House shares AI image of Trump with lightsaber for 'May the 4th'United States· 2025-05-05
John Boyega is included in the cast of 'A Mulher Rei'.
Quarta na TV: entre Retratos da China e a luta pelos direitos civis | Televisão
Portugal· 2025-02-25
John Boyega is a prominent Nigerian actor in the film industry.
The seeds Nigerians planted abroad are bearing fruits – Punch Newspapers
Nigeria· 2025-02-18
