John Boyega
John Boyega, born in 1992, burst onto the British film scene with his role in the cult horror-comedy "Attack the Block" before catapulting to global stardom as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. His commanding presence earned him accolades including the BAFTA Rising Star Award and the Trophée Chopard at Cannes. Boyega's versatility was further showcased in Steve McQueen's anthology series "Small Axe," where he won a Golden Globe for his performance as Leroy Logan. Recent roles in "The Woman King" and "They Cloned Tyrone" continue to underscore his evolving range and commitment to diverse storytelling.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
19 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | They Cloned Tyrone | Fontaine | Film |
| 2022 | The Woman King | King Ghezo | Film |
| 2021 | Naked Singularity | Casi | Film |
| 2020 | The Skywalker Legacy | Self | Film |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Finn | Film |
| 2018 | Watership Down | Bigwig (voice) | TV |
| 2018 | The Director and the Jedi | Self | Film |
| 2018 | Pacific Rim: Uprising | Jake Pentecost | Film |
| 2018 | Pacific Rim: Uprising | Producer | Film |
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Finn | Film |
| 2017 | Detroit | Melvin Dismukes | Film |
| 2017 | The Circle | Ty Lafitte | Film |
| 2016 | Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey | Self | Film |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Finn | Film |
| 2013 | The Whale | William Bond | Film |
| 2013 | Half of a Yellow Sun | Ugwu | Film |
| 2012 | My Murder | Shakilus Townsend | Film |
| 2011 | Junkhearts | Jamal | Film |
| 2011 | Attack the Block | Moses | Film |
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