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Dayo Okeniyi
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Oladayo A. Okeniyi
June 14, 1988 Jos, Nigeria
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Dayo Okeniyi is a talented Nigerian-American actor. He was born on June 14, 1988. Many people know him for his roles as Thresh in the movie The Hunger Games. He also played Danny Dyson in Terminator Genisys.
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Dayo Okeniyi's Early Life and Education
Dayo Okeniyi was born in Jos, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, with his four brothers and sisters. His father used to work as a customs officer. His mother was a teacher who taught literature. She is from Kenya.
In 2003, Dayo and his family moved from Nigeria to Indiana, United States. Later, they moved to California. Dayo studied visual communications at Anderson University (Indiana). He earned his degree in 2009.
Dayo Okeniyi's Acting Career
Before he became famous in The Hunger Games, Dayo worked in local plays. He also acted in short films. In 2014, Dayo starred in the drama movie Endless Love. He played Danny Dyson in the 2015 movie Terminator Genisys.
Dayo also appeared in the NBC TV show Shades of Blue. In 2022, he was in the movie Fresh. This movie was shown at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
Movies and TV Shows Featuring Dayo Okeniyi
Dayo Okeniyi has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles.
Dayo Okeniyi's Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 | Comedy / Drama |
| 2020 | Emperor | Shields Green | Drama |
| Run Sweetheart Run | Trey | ||
| 2021 | Queenpins | Earl | Comedy / Crime |
| 2022 | Fresh | Paul | Thriller |
| Rise | Charles Antetokounmpo | Alongside Uche Agada, Yetide Badaki | |
| 2023 | Hypnotic | River | Directed by Robert Rodriguez |
Dayo Okeniyi's Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Revolution | Alec | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2014 | Bones | Jarrick Henry | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2016–2018 | Shades of Blue | Michael Loman | Main role in 36 episodes |
| 2021 | See | Oloman | Appeared in 4 episodes |
| 2024 | Iwájú | Tunde Martins (voice) | Main role in 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Dark Matter | Leighton | Main role |
Awards and Nominations for Dayo Okeniyi
Dayo Okeniyi has received recognition for his acting.
Awards Won
- 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best International Actor
Awards Nominated For
- 2021 52nd NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
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See also
In Spanish: Dayo Okeniyi para niños
