Olisa Odele - Actor Profile

Olisa Odele

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
4Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 14, 1994
Birth Place: Lewisham, London, England, UK

About Olisa Odele

Olisa Odele is an English actor. He played Yemi on all three series of Channel 4 coming-of-age comedy drama series Big Boys (2022-2025). As a child actor, he previously appeared in forty episodes of My Parents are Aliens (2004-2005). His early television appearances included forty episodes of My Parents are Aliens. He played Ola in Michaela Coel's series Chewing Gum on E4. He also appeared in It’s a Sin. In 2019, he appeared in BBC One comedy series Scarborough. He had a main role as Yemi in all three series of Jack Rooke created Channel 4 coming-of-age comedy drama series Big Boys, with his performance described as "regally characteristic". He played Peter in 2024 British comedy series Dead Hot which aired on Amazon Prime Video. He appeared on stage as Isom in the British National Theatre tour of comedy stage play The Hot Wing King in 2024. In February 2025, he could be seen in both series of Daisy May Cooper comedy drama series Am I Being Unreasonable? on BBC One.

Olisa Odele Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Olisa Odele reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 4 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Olisa Odele's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Olisa Odele'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 Surprised by Oxford, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Olisa Odele Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Olisa Odele's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Olisa Odele has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Olisa Odele - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Olisa Odele?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olisa Odele is "Surprised by Oxford" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Olisa Odele acted in?

Olisa Odele has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Olisa Odele?

Other notable films include "Mumatar", "National Theatre Live: The Hot Wing King", and "Lady".

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