O-T Fagbenle

O-T Fagbenle
Fagbenle at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
Born
Olatunde Olateju Olaolorun Fagbenle

(1981-01-22) 22 January 1981 (age 43)
London, England
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter, songwriter, director
Years active2002–present
Relatives

Olatunde Olateju Olaolorun "O-T" Fagbenle Listen (Yoruba: Ọlátúndé Ọlátẹ́jú Ọláọlọ́run Fágbénlé; born 22 January 1981)[1][2] is an English actor, writer, and director. He has appeared in several films, stage, and television productions. He is best known for his role as Lucas Bankole in The Handmaid’s Tale (2017–2025), for which he received an Emmy nomination,[3] and his portrayal of Barack Obama in The First Lady (2022).

  1. ^ "'Looking' Interview: O-T Fagbenle on Playing Frank and His Cool Name". newnownext.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  2. ^ "O-T Fagbenle...One of Many". ivymunro.com. 31 October 2010. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  3. ^ "O-T Fagbenle". Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.