Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, writer, director |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 22/01/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about O-T Fagbenle
22/08/2025
Fagbenle appeared in the film Splitsville, which was released in theaters in late August 2025. The film was part of his ongoing screen work following the conclusion of The Handmaid's Tale.
09/06/2025
O-T Fagbenle spoke about the end of The Handmaid's Tale after its six-season run, reflecting on how the role of Luke Bankole shaped his career. Coverage from 2025 also noted his continued Emmy eligibility for the series during awards-season discussion.
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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' |
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 |
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