Shaquille Ali-Yebuah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah
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| Born | 26 May 1995 Hammersmith, London, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | iBoy The First Team |
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah (born 26 May 1995) is a British actor. He is known for his roles in the Netflix movie iBoy and the comedy TV show The First Team.
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Early Life and Training
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah grew up in London, England. He learned how to act at a special school called the Identity School of Acting. This training helped him prepare for his career in movies and TV shows.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting Out in Radio and TV
Shaquille began his acting journey in 2013. He first appeared in radio shows for BBC Radio 4. These included What Does the K Stand For? and In and Out of the Kitchen.
Soon after, he started getting roles in British TV shows. He appeared in CBBC's Dixi and the medical drama Casualty. He also acted in You, Me, and the Apocalypse.
Famous Advertisements
In 2014, Shaquille was part of a very popular Nike advert. This ad was for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and was called "Winner Stays On". It became one of the most-watched commercials online. It gained over 118 million views on YouTube!
Later, in 2021, he became the face of a TV advert for O2. O2 is a big mobile phone company in the UK.
Big Roles in Movies and TV Shows
In 2017, Shaquille starred in a Netflix original film called iBoy. This was an action thriller movie. He acted alongside famous stars like Maisie Williams.
In 2020, he joined the cast of The First Team. This was a comedy series about football. It was made by the same people who created The Inbetweeners. Shaquille played Benji Achebe, a young footballer who loved the exciting parts of being a player.
