Dayo Ade
ActingAbout Dayo Ade
Dayo Ade (born 1972) is a Nigerian-Canadian actor. (He was born in Nigeria and moved with his family to Toronto, Ontario, Canada at an early age.) He played Bryant Lester "BLT" Thomas in seasons 3–5 of the Degrassi Junior High series. He appeared as nurse Leo Beckett on the CBC Television series Cracked. He voiced the character Hunter Hakka in Starlink: Battle for Atlas. He also had guest appearances in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Borderland", in the Alias episode "The Awful Truth", in the Scrubs episode "My Malpractical Decision", and in the Charmed episode "We're Off to See the Wizard". He appeared in the Lost episodes "What Kate Does" and "Lighthouse". In 2021, he joined the cast of Bob Hearts Abishola as Abishola's Nigerian husband Tayo Adebambo, and starred in the film Cinema of Sleep. At the 2021 Whistler Film Festival, he won the award for Best Performance in a Borsos Competition Film for Cinema of Sleep.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dayo Ade reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dayo Ade's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dayo Ade remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Unthinkable, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dayo Ade Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dayo Ade's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dayo Ade.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Degrassi: Whatever It Takes | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Toys of Terror | David | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Isabelle | Father Lopez | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fanboy | CAA Security Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Let Go | Charles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Unthinkable | Winston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Gettin' Some Jail Time | Uncle JG | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Phat Girlz | Godwin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | My Own Country | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Color of Justice | Prisoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rude | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Save My Lost Nigga Soul | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | School's Out! | BLT | Flop | Similar → |
Dayo Ade - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dayo Ade?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dayo Ade is "Unthinkable" with a rating of 6.8/10.
How many movies has Dayo Ade acted in?
Dayo Ade has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dayo Ade?
Other notable films include "Toys of Terror", "School's Out!", and "Isabelle".