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O-T Fagbenle
O-T Fagbenle is a British actor of Nigerian heritage and a television writer, creator and director. A RADA graduate, he is best known for playing Luke Bankole in The Handmaid's Tale and for creating, co-directing, writing and starring in the Channel 4 comedy Maxxx.
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United Kingdom · Actor, Television writer, Television creator
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- Television director
At a glance
- He played Luke Bankole in The Handmaid's Tale and received a 2021 Primetime Emmy nomination for supporting actor in a drama series.
- He was the creator, writer, co-director and title performer of the Channel 4 comedy Maxxx.
- His screen roles include Rick Mason in Black Widow and Barack Obama in The First Lady.
- He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art's Acting Diploma program in 2001.
Background and training
Fagbenle was born in London to a Nigerian father and an English mother. His family moved between Nigeria and London, spent several years in Spain and later settled again in London. His professional name, “O-T,” is short for Olatunde Olateju Olaolorun. He completed RADA's Acting Diploma program in 2001.
Acting career
Fagbenle became widely associated with the role of Luke Bankole in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale, for which he received a 2021 Primetime Emmy nomination. His other screen work includes Rick Mason in Marvel Studios' Black Widow, Barack Obama in Showtime's The First Lady, and ensemble roles in Presumed Innocent and No Good Deed.
Writing and directing
His work on the 2020 Channel 4 comedy Maxxx extended beyond acting: he was credited as its writer, creator and co-director, played the title character, and was described by Channel 4 as the series' singer and songwriter. This combination of production and performance credits distinguishes his work from his primarily acting-led roles in drama and film.
Timeline
- Graduated from RADA's Acting Diploma program.
- Became the writer, creator, co-director and title performer of Channel 4's Maxxx.
- Received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for playing Luke in The Handmaid's Tale.
- Appeared as Rick Mason in Marvel Studios' Black Widow, released on July 9, 2021.
- Portrayed Barack Obama in Showtime's The First Lady.
- Appeared in the ensemble cast of Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent, released on June 12, 2024.
- Appeared as RPW in Peacock's The Miniature Wife.
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Current context
- Peacock listed The Miniature Wife as available to stream, with Fagbenle credited as series regular RPW. Streaming availability and platform cast credits can change; this reflects Peacock's listing on the observation date.
- Hulu's press material listed O-T Fagbenle among the Season 6 cast of The Handmaid's Tale. This records his listing in the final season's cast and is not evidence of a commitment beyond that production.
Biographical facts
- His professional name, “O-T,” is short for Olatunde Olateju Olaolorun.
- He was born in London to a Nigerian father and an English mother.
- His family moved between Nigeria and London and spent years in Spain before settling again in London.
- He played Luke Bankole in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale.
- For Channel 4's Maxxx, he was credited as writer, creator, co-director and title performer; Channel 4 also described him as the series' singer and songwriter.
- He portrayed Dennis in Netflix's No Good Deed.
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- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Acting Diploma graduate 2001
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