Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, writer, director |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 22/01/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
Latest News about O-T Fagbenle
15/04/2025
O-T Fagbenle was announced as the director for the upcoming limited series 'The Last of Us' Season 3, adapting the final chapters of the acclaimed video game. The British actor-director will helm all episodes, bringing his experience from directing 'The First Lady' and 'Maxxx' to the high-profile project.
10/02/2025
Fagbenle received a BAFTA Television Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Luke in the final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale'. The nomination recognized his emotional performance in the series' concluding episodes, which aired in late 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Olatunde Olateju Olaolorun Fagbenle |
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| Also Known As | O-T Fagbenle, O.T. Fagbenle |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts | |
| University of Southern California (USC) |
Personal Life
| Moved to Spain as a child | |
| Grew up playing alto saxophone | |
| Lives in Los Angeles with his family |
Relationships & More
| Married to Max Fagbenle (2014–present) |
Family
| Parents | Nigerian father (journalist), English mother |
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| Siblings | Luti Fagbenle (producer), Daps (music video director) |
| Children | Son (born 2015), Daughter (born 2017) |
Career
| Notable Works |
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| Awards | Primetime Emmy nomination (2021 for The Handmaid's Tale), award-winning stage performer, Off West End nomination (2012 for The Conquest of the South Pole), BAFTA TV Award nomination (2022) |
| Other Credits | Co-wrote 2011 song Storm for Tyga, Director of 'The First Lady' episode 'Barack & Michelle' |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/otfagbenle/ | |
| https://twitter.com/otfagbenle |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began acting at 14 in African community theater run by Uncle Rufus | |
| 2. First West End show: Porgy and Bess (2006) | |
| 3. Played saxophone solos before acting roles | |
| 4. First to create, write, direct, compose, executive produce and star in a TV pilot (Maxxx, 2020) | |
| 5. Co-wrote the 2011 Tyga song Storm on Black Thoughts Vol. 2 mixtape | |
| 6. Graduated from USC School of Dramatic Arts | |
| 7. Named one of Variety's '10 Directors to Watch' in 2021 |