Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje - Actor Profile

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
36Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 22, 1967
Birth Place: Islington, London, England, UK

About Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje ( born 22 August 1967) is a Nigerian–English actor, and former fashion model best known for his roles as Mr. Eko on Lost, Simon Adebisi on Oz and Nykwana Wombosi in The Bourne Identity. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Bourne Identity, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Bourne Identity (2002) movie poster
★7.5

The Bourne Identity: Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to

The Bourne Identity

2002•Action
★7.2
Trumbo (2015) movie poster
★7.2

Trumbo: The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist H

Trumbo

2015•Drama
★7.1
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) movie poster
★7.1

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete: Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

2013•Drama
★7.1
Concussion (2015) movie poster
★7.1

Concussion: A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the bri

Concussion

2015•Drama
★6.9
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2016) movie poster
★6.9

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero: A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land f

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

2016•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Union Frank Preiffer Average Similar →
2023 Marlowe Cedric Average Similar →
2018 Farming Femi Average Similar →
2017 Elizabeth Blue Dr. Bowman Flop Similar →
2017 Wetlands Babel "Babe" Johnson Flop Similar →
2017 Tour de Pharmacy Olusegun Okorocha Hit Similar →
2016 Bilal: A New Breed of Hero Bilal (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Suicide Squad Killer Croc Average Similar →
2015 Concussion Dave Duerson Hit Similar →
2015 Trumbo Virgil Brooks Hit Similar →
2014 Annie Nash Average Similar →
2014 Pompeii Atticus Average Similar →
2013 Thor: The Dark World Algrim / Kurse Hit Similar →
2013 The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete Sergeant Pike Hit Similar →
2012 Bullet to the Head Robert Nkomo Morel Average Similar →
2012 Best Laid Plans Joseph Flop Similar →
2011 The Thing Jameson Average Similar →
2011 Killer Elite Agent Average Similar →
2010 Faster The Evangelist Average Similar →
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Heavy Duty Average Similar →
2005 Get Rich or Die Tryin' Majestic Hit Similar →
2005 Preaching to the Choir Bull Sharky Flop Similar →
2005 The Mistress of Spices Kwesi Average Similar →
2004 Unstoppable Junod Flop Similar →
2002 The Bourne Identity Nykwana Wombosi Super Hit Similar →
2001 Lip Service Sebastion Flop Similar →
2001 The Mummy Returns Lock-Nah Average Similar →
2001 Starwater - Flop Similar →
2000 Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble Joe Hit Similar →
1998 Legionnaire Luther Average Similar →
1996 Deadly Voyage Emmanuel Flop Similar →
1995 Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls Hitu Average Similar →
1995 Congo Kahega Average Similar →
1995 Delta of Venus The Clairvoyant Flop Similar →
N/A Late in Summer - Flop Similar →
N/A Blurred - Flop Similar →

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is "The Bourne Identity" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje acted in?

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje?

Other notable films include "Trumbo", "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete", and "Concussion".

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