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Dayo Okeniyi
Born
Oladayo A. Okeniyi

(1988-06-14) June 14, 1988 (age 37)
Jos, Nigeria
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.

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
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
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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