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Sekka is widely known among science fiction fans for his role as Dr. Benjamin Kyle in the television series Babylon 5's pilot movie, The Gathering (1993). Recurring health problems forced him to decline a future role in the series, and ultimately were the reason he retired from acting altogether.
Johnny Sekka was a Senegalese-born actor who appeared in The Message, Babylon 5 and The Avengers. He died in 2006 in California after a long career in theater and TV.
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- Dakar, Senegal
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- Agua Dulce, California, USA
When the West African actor Johnny Sekka was interviewed in The Times in 1969, he summarised the plight of black actors in Britain who found themselves unable to sustain their careers:
Johnny Sekka will be remembered in a funeral service at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Saturday, September 23. The service will be held in the Old North Church at 12:30 PM.
Sep 18, 2006 · Johnny Sekka was a Senegalese-born actor who challenged racial stereotypes in 1960s Britain and Hollywood. He starred in interracial love stories, played Mohammad in a controversial film and appeared in TV shows like "Roots" and "Babylon 5".
Sep 14, 2006 · Gambian-English actor (1934–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Can you list the top facts and stats about Johnny Sekka? Johnny Sekka (born Lamine Secka, 21 July 1934 – 14 September 2006) was a Senegalese actor.
Johnny Sekka. Highest Rated: 100% Khartoum (1966) Lowest Rated: 29% Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) Birthday: Jul 21, 1934. Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal. Johnny Sekka's...
