Who is Babs Olusanmokun?
Born on September 18, 1984, in Lagos, Nigeria, Babs Olusanmokun is a Nigerian-American actor known for his role as Joseph M’Benga in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. He spent his formative years in New York.
Bio Summary
Full name: Babs Olusanmokun
Date of birth: 18 September, 1984
Age: 40 years old (2024)
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Gender: Male
Profession: Actor
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
Marital status: Single
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Nationality: Nigerian
Religion: Christian
Career: Movies & TV Shows
In 2004, he made his first appearance as an actor in the movie Indocumentados, portraying the character of Mubenga. Later in 2010, he took on the role of Ade in the short film This Is Poetry. He also lent his voice to the character of Serrano in the video game Max Payne 3 in 2012.
In 2014, Babs Olusanmokun starred in several movies including Listen Up Philip, Shelter, and Like Sunday, Like Rain. The following year, he took on the role of Blacksmith in the short film The Empty Street. In 2016, he also made appearances on television in shows such as Roots and The Night Of.
He currently lives in New York and is fluent in French, English, and Portuguese. In 2017, he made multiple appearances in The Defenders, followed by three episodes of Sneaky Pete and one episode of Black Mirror in 2018.
The following year, he had recurring roles in The Widow and the mini-series Too Old to Die Young. Along with his role in Strange New Worlds, he also appeared in the British mini-series The Drowning in 2021.
In 2018, his portrayal of Magoan in the short film Ouros garnered admiration from numerous fans, propelling him to stardom. His exceptional acting skills earned him a nomination for the 2018 Black Reel Awards for Television.
Babs holds a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has achieved victory in multiple Pan-American tournaments, earning two Gold medals. He has also been actively involved in other outside pursuits.
Furthermore, he has served as a source of motivation for numerous up-and-coming performers who are currently flourishing in the field.
He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Jamis in the sci-fi movie Dune released in 2021. Additionally, in 2022, he took on the lead role of Dr. Joseph M’Benga in the series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Additionally, he made an appearance as Serrano in the video game Max Payne 3 and provided both acting and voice content for Red Dead Redemption.
Personal Life
Babs Olusanmokun is currently not involved in a romantic partnership and has never tied the knot or had any prior commitments. Moreover, he does not have any offspring and seems satisfied with his single status at present.
Despite rumors about his love life, he has not disclosed any information. Likewise, his social media presence does not suggest that he is in a relationship.
Net Worth
Babs Olusanmokun’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million, with an annual income of $80k from his successful acting career. While his weekly and monthly earnings remain undisclosed, he has dedicated himself to his craft since childhood and continues to actively work towards further increasing his wealth in the future.
