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Dayo Ade (born 1972) is a Canadian actor who is best known for his role as Bryant Lester "BLT" Thomas in the Degrassi television franchise, appearing in Degrassi Junior High (1987–89) and Degrassi High (1989–91).
Aug 21, 2023 · Culture. I’m a Canadian actor on the SAG-AFTRA picket line. Here’s why I’m striking. “The other side thinks they have the upper hand, but what they’re not taking into consideration is the tenacity...
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Dayo Ade was born in Nigeria, West Africa, and grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He's been acting since the age of 11, and at the age of 13, he auditioned for Degrassi Junior High. Dayo landed the part of B.L.T. Thomas, a role which he went on to reprise in Degrassi High. After Degrassi ended, Dayo continued to act. He also played the role of Justin in the show Lost and MP Winston in Unthinkable. He previously played Dynasty in The L.A. Complex starring Cassie Steele and Kate Todd.
He was also nominated for the Young Artist Award in 1990 with Siluck Saysanasy, Amanda Stepto, Duncan Waugh, Sara Ballingall, Stefan Brogren, Michael Carry, Christopher Charlesworth, Amanda Cook, Irene Courakos, Angela Deiseach, Anais Granofsky, Rebecca Haines, Neil Hope, Cathy Keenan, Pat Mastroianni, Maureen McKay, and Stacie Mistysyn.
•Dayo Ade at Memory Alpha, the Star Trek wiki
Dayo Ade is known for Bob Hearts Abishola (2019), Cinema of Sleep (2021) and Workin' Moms (2017).
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Dayo Ade is an Actor, Producer and Writer. Dayo was born in Lagos Nigeria, raised in Toronto Ontario Canada and now resides in Los Angeles California. Dayo is one of the original cast members of "Degrassi High" who paved the way for future alumni such as Aubrey Graham’s (a.k.a. Drake) who also graduated from Degrassi.
HEARTLAND Season 9-12 Character name: Jim Parker Jim Parker is the town Sheriff. He is also Georgie's love interest Adams father.
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Mar 3, 2021 · Black Canadian actor Dayo Ade on defying stereotypical roles, finding success in the Arts industry, and passing on knowledge to the next generation of actors.
