Jimmy Akingbola Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Partner, Instagram

James Olatokunbo Akingbola also known as Jimmy Akingbola is a talented Nigerian-British television, theatre, and film actor renowned for his versatile performances in acclaimed series such as Rev., Holby City, In the Long Run, The Tower, and his standout role as Geoffrey Thompson in the hit Peacock series Bel-Air.

With a career spanning over two decades, he has earned praise for bringing depth, humour, and authenticity to complex characters while advocating for foster care awareness through his personal story and documentary work.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: James Olatokunbo Akingbola
• Stage Name: Jimmy Akingbola
• Born: April 7, 1978
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Plaistow, London, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British (Nigerian-British)
• Ethnicity: Nigerian (Yoruba descent)
• Occupation: Actor, Producer
• Height: 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Akingbola and Eunice Akingbola (mother)
• Siblings: Sola Akingbola
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

James Olatokunbo Akingbola was born on April 7, 1978, in Plaistow, London, England, United Kingdom, to Nigerian parents Mr. Akingbola and Eunice Akingbola of Yoruba descent who had emigrated from Nigeria.

His parents divorced when he was a young boy, leading to a challenging childhood. At age two, he entered the foster care system and was raised for 14 years by a white British foster family (foster mother Gloria), while maintaining some contact with his birth family.

He grew up having one sibling Sola Akingbola. He trained professionally at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in Wandsworth, London, starting in 1996 and completing a three-year full-time acting diploma. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Jimmy Akingbola began his acting career in 1999 with stage roles at prestigious venues including the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Royal National Theatre, and Soho Theatre. He gained early recognition for performances in plays such as Blue/Orange (winning the TMA Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2005) and Othello.

He transitioned successfully to television with roles in The Crouches, Holby Blue (as PC Neil Parker), Holby City (as Antoine Malick), Rev. (as Mick), In the Long Run (as Valentine), The Tower (as DC Steve Bradshaw), and international hits like Arrow (as Baron Reiter) and Bel-Air (as Geoffrey Thompson, 2022–present).

His film credits include Spectral, Rogue Agent, and Rise. As a producer, he has worked on shorts and co-founded the TriForce Creative Network while producing content through SIDK TV and Dandi Org UK.

He hosted the personal documentary Handle with Care (2022) exploring his foster care experience. Jimmy has received multiple awards, including BEFFTA Awards and Screen Nation recognitions, and continues to balance acting with producing and advocacy into 2026.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jimmyakingbola

Personal Life

Jimmy Akingbola, 48 years old, is currently single and not engaged. No publicly known past relationships or marriages are detailed. He has no children.

He has spoken openly about his foster care upbringing, reuniting with his Nigerian birth family, and the unconditional love from both his foster and biological families.

He maintains strong family ties with siblings and his niece, actress Fola Evans-Akingbola. Jimmy has expressed interest in fostering or adopting in the future to give back. His height is 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches).

Net Worth

Jimmy Akingbola‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. He earns income primarily through acting roles in major television series and films, theatre performances, producing projects via his companies, brand collaborations, and public appearances tied to his advocacy work on foster care and diversity in entertainment.

Filmography

• Bel-Air (as Geoffrey Thompson, 2022–present)
• The Tower (as DC Steve Bradshaw, 2021–2023)
• In the Long Run (as Valentine, 2018–2020)
• Holby City (as Antoine Malick, 2011–2013, 2016)
• Rev. (as Mick, 2010–2014)
• Holby Blue (as PC Neil Parker, 2007–2008)
• Arrow (as Baron Reiter, 2015–2016)
• Kate & Koji (as Koji, 2020)
• Spectral (2016)
• Rogue Agent (2022)
• Handle with Care (documentary host, 2022)