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Bolaji Badejo

Nigerian actor (1953–1992)

  • Fame52.2
  • Momentum0.0
  • Nigeria rank#242
Source-basedFalling
  • Fame52.2
  • Momentum0.0
  • Nigeria rank#242
  • Wikipedia9.8K
Lived 1953–1992, aged 39Nigeria
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  • Wikipedia
    17 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Rank in Nigeria
    #242
    Actors
  • Era
    1953–1992
    Aged 39
  • Known for
    Alien
    1979
Summary
Updated 2026-06-20

Bolaji Badejo was a Nigerian visual artist and actor. He was known for playing the Alien in Ridley Scott's 1979 film Alien. He was 208 cm tall, a height which convinced Scott to cast him in the role. It is his sole acting credit.

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52.2
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Historical15.2
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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