Fisayo Akinade Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents

Fisayo Akinade is a distinguished British-Nigerian actor, celebrated for his versatile performances in theatre, television, and film, notably as Mr. Ajayi in the Netflix series Heartstopper and Dean Monroe in Cucumber and Banana.

His dynamic stage presence and screen roles have established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, with a growing international following.

Profile

• Full Name: Adeleke Olugbade S O A Akinade
• Stage Name: Fisayo Akinade
• Born: December 28, 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK
• Nationality: British-Nigerian
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor, Theatre Artist
• Height: 5’9″ (1.75 m)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Akinade
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Not married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Fisayo Akinade, a distinguished actor, was born on December 28, 1987, in Liverpool, England, to Nigerian parents, Mr. and Mrs. Akinade.

He spent four years of his childhood in Nigeria before returning to the UK, where he was raised in the Fallowfield and Moss Side areas of Manchester.

Career

Fisayo Akinade, a distinguished actor, began his professional acting career in 2013 with the role of Ben in the short film Lifesaver and as Vlad Supporter 1 in the comedy-drama series Fresh Meat.

His breakthrough came in 2015, playing Dean Monroe in Russell T. Davies’ Channel 4 series Cucumber, Banana, and Tofu, earning critical acclaim for his nuanced performance.

In 2016, he made his theatrical film debut as Private Kieran Gallagher in The Girl with All the Gifts, starring alongside Gemma Arterton and Glenn Close.

His theatre work includes standout roles in The Crucible (Gielgud Theatre), Barber Shop Chronicles (National Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (National Theatre, 2021, as Mercutio), and Slave Play (West End, 2024).

Fisayo gained global recognition as Mr. Ajayi, the supportive art teacher in Netflix’s Heartstopper (2022–present).

Other notable screen credits include The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) as Markham, Atlanta (2022) as Khalil, and A Very English Scandal (2018).

He also voiced characters in the 2019 video game Blood & Truth. Rumored as a potential candidate for the next Doctor in Doctor Who, Fisayo continues to captivate audiences with his stage and screen versatility.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @iamfisayoakinade

Personal Life

Fisayo Akinade, a distinguished actor, 37 years old and openly gay, though he is single with no publicly confirmed relationships or children.

Based in London, he maintains a private personal life, rarely sharing details about his family or romantic status.

His parents, though unnamed, were supportive of his acting ambitions despite initial concerns about the industry’s volatility.

Filmography

• Lifesaver (2013) – Ben
• Fresh Meat (2013) – Vlad Supporter 1
• Cucumber (2015) – Dean Monroe
• Banana (2015) – Dean Monroe
• Tofu (2015) – Dean Monroe
• The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) – Private Kieran Gallagher
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2016) – Actor
• Ordinary Lies (2016) – Ziggy
• A Very English Scandal (2018) – Actor
• The Isle (2018) – Cailean Ferris
• The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) – Markham
• Martin’s Close (2019) – Actor
• Silent Witness (2020) – Actor
• Romeo & Juliet (2021) – Mercutio
• Atlanta (2022) – Khalil
• Heartstopper (2022–present) – Mr. Ajayi
• Top Boy (2023) – Stefan Tovell

Net Worth

Fisayo Akinade, a distinguished actor, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $2 million USD.

His income is derived from his extensive work in television (Heartstopper, Top Boy), film (The Personal History of David Copperfield), and theatre (Slave Play, Barber Shop Chronicles), as well as voice work for Blood & Truth.