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Bolaji Badejo (Listen ⓘ) (23 August 1953 – 22 December 1992) was a Nigerian visual artist and actor. He was known for playing the Alien in Ridley Scott's 1979 film Alien. He was 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) tall, a height which convinced Scott to cast him in the role. It is his sole acting credit.
Mar 7, 2016 · The six-foot-10-inch tall Nigerian was discovered in a London pub after a long casting process. CNN — Dripping with menace, the alien in Ridley Scott’s 1979 space horror classic was quite...
Mar 7, 2016 · Bolaji Badejo was discovered by a casting agent in London and went on to become the titular character in Alien. We have a look at his screen-test.
Bolaji Badejo was a graphic designer and a tall Nigerian who played the alien in the sci-fi horror film Alien (1979). He died of sickle-cell anemia in 1992 at age 39.
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Bolaji Badejo (August 23, 1953 – December 22, 1992) was a Nigerian design student who portrayed the eponymous Alien in the 1979 film Alien. Alien was Badejo's only acting appearance. As a child, Badejo had been diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia.
Jun 15, 2016 · Bolaji Badejo was a Nigerian actor who played the iconic role of the alien in the 1979 sci-fi horror film "Alien". Learn about his life, career, and legacy in this article by Face2Face Africa.
Aug 29, 2019 · Learn how Bolaji Badejo, a 22-year-old Nigerian student in London, became the Alien with his seven-foot-tall physique and graceful movements. Discover his story, his challenges, and his legacy in this article by LWLies.
