Bolaji Badejo
Nigerian actor (1953–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bolaji Badejo (Listenⓘ) (23 August 1953 – 22 December 1992) was a Nigerian visual artist[1] and actor. He was known for playing the Alien in Ridley Scott's 1979 film Alien.[2] He was 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) tall,[2] a height which convinced Scott to cast him in the role. It is his sole acting credit.
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Born | Bolaji Badejo (1953-08-23)23 August 1953 |
Died | 22 December 1992(1992-12-22) (aged 39) Lagos, Nigeria |
Cause of death | Sickle cell disease |
Nationality | Nigerian |
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Years active | 1979 |
Known for | Alien (1979) |
Height | 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) |
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