Babs Olusanmokun
Born: 1984-09-18 in Lagos, Nigeria
Known For: Acting
Biography
Babs Olusanmokun (born September 18, 1984) is a Nigerian-American actor, best known for his roles in the films Dune (2021), Too Old to Die Young (2019), and Black Mirror (2017). He is also a multilingual actor, fluent in English, French, Yoruba, and Portuguese. He is a third degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and champion. Olusanmokun was born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1984. He moved to the United States to attend college, where he studied theater at the University of California, Los Angeles. After graduating, he began his acting career in New York City. Olusanmokun's first major film role was in the 2017 episode of Black Mirror titled "Black Museum." He then went on to appear in the films Too Old to Die Young and Dune. In 2022, he began starring in the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Dr. Joseph M'Benga.
Filmography
2024
- Dune: Part Two as Jamis
- The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare as Richard Heron
- The Book of Clarence as Asher the Torturer
2023
- Power Signal as Lincoln
2022
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Dr. Joseph M'Benga
2021
- Dune as Jamis
- Wrath of Man as Moggy
- The Drowning as Ade
2019
- The Ready Room as Self
- Too Old to Die Young as Damian
- The Widow as General Azikiwe
2018
- Where Is Kyra? as Gary
2017
- Marvel's The Defenders as Sowande
2016
- The Night Of as Marvin
- Roots as Omoro Kinte
2015
- Sneaky Pete as Reggie
2014
- Gotham as Mace
2013
- Mother of George as Tunde
2012
- NYC 22 as Fouad
- Restless City
- Ponies as Ken
2011
- Black Mirror as Clayton
- Unforgettable as Goodacre Oyensi
2010
- Blue Bloods as Phantom
2008
- Life on Mars as Perp #2
2006
- The Unit as Painted Man
2004
- Veronica Mars as Kizza Oneko
2001
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Tristan
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Mr. Marong