O-T Fagbenle Appears in the New Black Widow Movie; Know His Net Worth and Married Life!
O-T Fagbenle sets to star in one of the main roles alongside Scarlett Johansson in the 2020 Marvel‘s release of Black Widow. But, there was no shortcut for Fagbenle’s success. Without the long years of hardwork and struggles, he definitely wouldn’t have landed on the role and be where he is today.
So, without further ado, let’s get to know O-T Fagbenle in regards to his personal and professional life both. Also, is the actor married to anyone? Let’s find out below.
Who Is O-T Fagbenle?
Born to a Nigerian journalist and English-Irish mother, the London born actor O-T Fagbenle (Olatunde Olateju Olaolorun “O. T.” Fagbenle) is an Eglish actor, director, and writer who is known for his roles in tv series and films including; The Handmaid’s Tale, Looking, The Five, and Breaking and Entering.
Fagbenle’s childhood involved growing up in London, Spain, Nigeria, and Fagbenle alongside his two brothers (Luti Fagbenle, Oladapo Fagbenle and sister (Temi Fagbenle), by his solo mother. His name ‘Olatunde’ translates to ‘Wealth’ in the Yoruba Nigerian language. Both of his brothers are involved in the entertainment industry as well. His sister, however, is a Basketball player.
During his stay in Spain, Fagbenle learned to play alto saxophone and even performed playing the instruments with bands in Europe including the Edinburgh Festival, Wembley Arena, and the Royal Albert Hall. But it as after his part in a play where he was originally hired to play the saxophone as well as a minor role that made him discover his new passion for acting.
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Fagbenle was 14 at the time. Not to mention, the director was so impressed he hired O.T. again to play a lead role in Shakespeare‘s piece; Macbeth. And the next thing Fagbenle knew, he traveled back to London and joined the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts to study acting. Ultimately, the actor graduated in 2001.
Personal Life Of O-T Fagbenle; Is He Married?
Olatunde aka O-T Fagbenle is happily taken by his girlfriend who goes by the name Zoë Buckman. Buckman is an artist, anchor, producer, photographer, and activist by profession. Fagbenle and his girlfriend have been together since early 2018 a while after Zoe divorced from his former husband, David Schwimmer in 2017.
As for Fagbenle, he is an unmarried man. To add more, the actor’s girlfriend is also a mother to a daughter named Cleo Buckman Schwimmer, born in 2011. Zoe’s ex-husband, David Schwimmer is an American actor most notably known for his role in the comedy-sitcom, Friends.
Fagbenle and Buckman, in the meantime, share a strong bond. Both of the individuals often share their love and whereabouts to their fans followers on social media with adorable pictures and videos of themselves. Currently, the couple happily resides in England.
What Is The Net Worth Of O-T Fagbenle?
The net worth of O-T Fagbenle comes at an estimated amount of $2 million which he accumulated from his career as an actor, director, and writer. On average, theatrical actors earn $45513 per year whilst short films actor make no less than $1000 based on their work and experience.
By the age of sixteen, after discovering his interests in the acting field, The Handmaid’s Tale‘s actor then went on to perform and work as a theatre actor. From theatres to short films, Fagbenle took baby steps to climb the ladder of his success.
Fagbenle, however, made most of his income from his work on tv series and films including; The Handmaid’s Tale where he plays the main role of Luke Bankole, Looking, The Five, Breaking and Entering, Thorne: Sleepyhead, Material Girl, The Interceptor, Double Wedding, I Could Never Be Your Woman, Thorne: Scaredy Cat, The Reeds, Looking: The Movie, FM, MOTH (Man Of The House) and more. The lead casts of The Handmaid’s Tale were reportedly paid $1 million per episode which indicates Fagbenle presumably made an earning in the same range.
For his outstanding role and performance, O-T Fagbenle also won several awards and nominations including; SAG, Bafta, MVSA, Evening Standard Awards, Olivier Award, M.E.N, African Film Awards, Off West End Awards, Screen Nation Awards, London Short Film Festival, and MViSA.
In Black Widow, O-T Fagbenle won’t be only appearing alongside the highest-paid actress; Scarlett Johansson who bags a net worth of $140 million but will be playing one of the lead roles in the respective film and this will definitely see a big increase on his wealth.
Body Measurements Of O-T Fagbenle
The tall and handsome O-T Fagbenle stands at an ideal towering and sexy height of six feet. The masculine and fit actor weighs only 78 kg. Furthermore, the Black-haired actor flaunts dazzling Brown eyes which suits with his overall attractive Nigerian facial features.
O-T Fagbenle; Quick Facts
When was O-T Fagbenle born?
22 January 1981
What is the ethnicity of O-T Fagbenle?
Nigerian-British
What nationality does O-T Fagbenle belong to?
English
Where did O-T Fagbenle receive his education?
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
What is O-T Fagbenle’s birth sign?
Aquarius
How tall is O-T Fagbenle?
6 feet
How much does O-T Fagbenle weigh?
78 kg
What is the hair color of O-T Fagbenle?
Dark Brown
What is O-T Fagbenle’s eye color?
Brown
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