John Boyega
John Boyega is a British actor known for his powerful performances and versatility. He gained international fame for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. His career spans various genres, and he is recognized for his commitment to socially relevant themes in... Read More
Known for
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army...
Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the...
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2008)
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland ResortCelebrate 70 years of Disneyland imagination with a cinematic ride-along through Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This point of... |
Finn | |
| 2025 |
Number One on the Call SheetSome of Hollywood's biggest stars reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. In candid interviews, they shine a light on... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
World War II: From the FrontlinesThrough vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2023 |
They Cloned TyroneA series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy lurking directly beneath... |
Fontaine | |
| 2022 |
The Woman KingThe story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s... |
King Ghezo | |
| 2022 |
BreakingDesperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting... |
Brian Brown-Easley | |
| 2021 |
Naked SingularityWhen a successful New York public defender loses his first case, he is pulled into a drug heist by a... |
Casi | |
| 2020 |
Small AxeAn anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s... |
Leroy Logan | |
| 2020 |
The Skywalker LegacyThe story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThe surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With... |
Finn | |
| 2019 |
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure AwaitsAn exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new lands at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Empire Strikes DoorA thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
Tamron HallFormer news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2019 |
SerengetiCapturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close. |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Love, Death & RobotsTerrifying creatures, wicked surprises and dark comedy converge in this NSFW anthology of animated stories presented by Tim Miller and... |
Slash (voice) | |
| 2018 |
Watership DownFleeing their doomed warren, a group of rabbits struggle to find and defend a new home. |
Bigwig (voice) | |
| 2018 |
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'A unique portrait of how art and activism for black people in film are indivisible from race and cinema. |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Pacific Rim: UprisingIt has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by... |
Jake Pentecost | |
| 2018 |
The Director and the JediAn intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The Force of SoundGo inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the chirp... |
Finn (archive footage) | |
| 2017 |
Star Wars: The Last JediRey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her... |
Finn | |
| 2017 |
DetroitA police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the... |
Melvin Dismukes | |
| 2017 |
Star Wars: Forces of DestinyAn animated micro-series starring Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano, and more. Small moments and everyday decisions shape a... |
Finn (voice) | |
| 2017 |
The CircleA young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon... |
Ty Lafitte | |
| 2016 |
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic JourneyAn inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Star Wars: Greatest MomentsAlex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Star Wars: The Force AwakensThirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo... |
Finn | |
| 2015 |
Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber DuelThough lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
IMDb on the SceneIMDb is on the scene at the hottest events to ask celebs the burning questions and get the answers that... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Major LazerSet in the future, Major Lazer is a Jamaican superhero who fights against the dystopian forces that have ruined society... |
Blkmrkt (voice) | |
| 2015 |
The Late Late Show with James CordenOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Hot OnesThe show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsPBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Imperial DreamsA 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released... |
Bambi | |
| 2013 |
The WhaleDramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by... |
William Bond | |
| 2013 |
Half of a Yellow SunAn epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria.... |
Ugwu | |
| 2012 |
My MurderA chance meeting with a girl leads to murder as a teenage boy is engulfed by a web of lies... |
Shakilus Townsend | |
| 2011 |
JunkheartsFrank is an ex-soldier, haunted by a violent past. He lives alone, drowning his nightmares with alcohol. Christine - smart... |
Jamal | |
| 2011 |
Behind the BlockAn incredibly comprehensive look at the movie Attack The Block that takes viewers into the casting process, shares the details... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Attack the BlockA South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood... |
Moses | |
| 2011 |
Becoming HumanBecoming Human is a British supernatural drama webisode series and a spin-off from the TV series Being Human. Created by... |
Danny Curtis | |
| 2010 |
ConanA late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2001 |
24Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode... |
Chris Tanner | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self - Guest | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Cameo (uncredited) | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Nominee | |
| TBA |
The TestA soft-spoken immigrant taking a citizen evaluation test and a brilliant young behavioral psychologist supervising "the test" confront a terrorist... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
The PunishingA desperate couple in rural Iceland confronts a centuries-old curse that forces them to choose between love and survival. |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
The FormulaA formula one racing prodigy is forced to become a getaway driver to save the only family he has left. |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Attack the Block 2A sequel to the 2011 film. |
Moses | |
| TBA |
SlimeIn a too-near future, Muna is an optimistic but broke young woman who signs up for a paid clinical trial,... |
(voice) | |
| TBA |
Otis & ZelmaChronicles the life of Otis Redding. |
Otis Redding | |
| TBA |
The FresheningIn the near future, tensions over race and gender have reached violent extremes, so the U.S. government institutes 'The Freshening',... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Damilola Taylor: The Last 24 HoursTen-year-old Damilola Taylor was fatally stabbed in 2000 in a stairwell in Peckham, South East London, just metres from his... |
self |
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Got a question about John Boyega?
John Boyega is best known for his roles in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, particularly as Finn, and in films like 'Detroit' and 'Pacific Rim: Uprising'.
Yes, John Boyega has received several awards, including the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2016 and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
John Boyega's first film was 'Attack the Block' (2011), where he played the role of Moses, which garnered him critical acclaim.
John Boyega rose to fame after starring in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (2015), which introduced him to a global audience and showcased his acting talent.
As of now, John Boyega's estimated net worth is around $6 million, reflecting his success in film and television.
John Boyega is known for advocating for racial equality and representation in the film industry, often using his platform to speak out against social injustices.
John Boyega's acting style is characterized by emotional depth and authenticity, often bringing a relatable and human quality to his characters.
John Boyega is set to star in the Untitled Kathryn Bigelow Political Thriller, which is anticipated to explore significant contemporary issues.