Oladayo A. Okeniyi (/ˈdaɪoʊ oʊˈkɛniiː/ ;[1] born June 14, 1988) is a Nigerian-American actor,[2][3] popularly known for playing the role of Thresh in The Hunger Games[4] and Danny Dyson in Terminator Genisys.[5]
Dayo Okeniyi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oladayo A. Okeniyi June 14, 1988 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Life and career
editDayo was born in Jos and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and has four siblings.[6] His father is a retired customs officer from Ogbomosho, Oyo, State, Nigeria, and his mother is a literature teacher from Kenya.[7] In 2003 he moved with his family to Indiana, United States, from Nigeria, and later moved to California.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in visual communications at Anderson University (Indiana) in 2009.[8]
Before being cast in The Hunger Games Okeniyi worked in local theatre and in film shorts.[9] In 2014 Okeniyi starred in the drama film Endless Love. He portrayed Danny Dyson in the 2015 film Terminator Genisys.[10] He starred in the NBC series Shades of Blue. He appeared in the film Fresh, which screened at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.[11]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Hunger Games | Thresh |
| 2013 | The Spectacular Now | Marcus |
| Runner, Runner | Lionel | |
| Cavemen | Andre | |
| 2014 | Endless Love | Mace |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys | Danny Dyson |
| 2016 | Good Kids | Conch |
| 2020 | Emperor | Shields Green |
| Run Sweetheart Run | Trey | |
| 2021 | Queenpins | Earl |
| 2022 | Fresh | Paul |
| Rise | Charles Antetokounmpo | |
| 2023 | Hypnotic | River |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Revolution | Alec | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Bones | Jarrick Henry | 1 episode |
| 2016–2018 | Shades of Blue | Michael Loman | Main role, 36 episodes |
| 2021 | See | Oloman | 4 episodes |
| 2024 | Iwájú | Tunde Martins (voice) | Main role, 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Dark Matter | Leighton | Main role |
Awards
editWon
edit- 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best International Actor[12]
Nominated
edit- 2021 52nd NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture[13]
References
edit- ^ "EXCLUSIVES - Dayo Okeniyi". REDTV. 12 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Five Questions with Hollywood Rookie Dayo Okeniyi on 'The Hunger Games'". Essence. 2012-03-21. Archived from the original on 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ "Dayo Okeniyi, Biography". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ "Dayo Okeniyi Archive - HG Girl On Fire". Archived from the original on 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ Silver, Marc (January 9, 2016). "Dayo Okeniyi Is Probably The First Nigerian Actor To Be Shot By J-Lo". NPR. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Dayo Okeniyi - IMDb". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
- ^ "Dayo Okeniyi - Biography". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
- ^ Miller, Jenni (March 23, 2012). "Next Factor: The Hunger Games' Star Dayo Okeniyi". NextMovie.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ^ "Dayo Okeniyi Plays 'The Hunger Games' As This Week's Hump Day Hottie". Archived from the original on 2015-09-20. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ "So How Does Terminator Genisys Relate To The Original Films". Dread Central. 2014. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
- ^ "Your Guide to All the Women- and Non-Binary-Helmed Projects at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival – sundance.org". Archived from the original on 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ Damilare Aiki (September 2, 2013). "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Full List of Winners & Scoop". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on November 1, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ Clayton Davis (February 2, 2021). "Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King Up for Entertainer of the Year at 2021 NAACP Image Awards: Here is the full list of nominees". Variety. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
External links
edit- Dayo Okeniyi on Twitter
- Dayo Okeniyi at IMDb
