Bolaji Badejo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bolaji Badejo
Occupation	Actor
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1953(1953-08-23)
Age	71
Date Of Death	December 22, 1992, Lagos, Nigeria
Birthplace	Lagos
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Lagos State
Horoscope	Leo

Bolaji Badejo Biography

Bolaji Badejo is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on August 23, 1953 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Badejo never returned for the Alien sequels, which used puppetry and later animation instead of suit performers; the original was his only film credit. His family revealed that he returned to Nigeria in 1980 and began running his own art gallery in 1983.

Bolaji Badejo Net Worth

Bolaji Badejo is one of the richest Actor from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bolaji Badejo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Bolaji Badejo (born 23 August 1953, Lagos – died 22 December 1992, Nigeria) was a Nigerian visual artist and actor who became known as one of Hollywood’s most unlikely on-screen performers in the role of the Alien in Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien, his only film role. He died from sickle cell anaemia at the age of 39.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bolaji Badejo height 6 ft 10 in Max weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bolaji Badejo Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Max Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Bolaji Badejo celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Bolaji Badejo

1. Bolaji Badejo was a Nigerian actor born in 1953.
2. He played the role of the Alien in Ridley Scott’s “Alien” (1979).
3. Badejo was 7’2″ tall and had no prior acting experience.
4. He studied visual arts at the University of Lagos.
5. After “Alien,” he only appeared in one other film, “The Beast Within.”
6. Badejo died at age 39 from sickle cell anemia complications.
7. His portrayal of the Alien is considered iconic and influential.
8. Badejo’s physicality inspired the design of the Xenomorph creature.
9. He wore a custom-made suit for his role as the Alien.
10. Badejo’s performance required him to learn mime techniques and movement training.

Is Bolaji Badejo still alive?

December 22, 1992

How was the Xenomorph costume made?

The alien suit The adult alien was created by putting a man in a suit , albeit an amazingly crafted suit. The original alien head for the costume was made by H. R. Giger from a real human skull while he painted the costume using an airbrush. Copious amounts of clear lubricant were used to give a slimy look.

How old is Bolaji Badejo?

39 years (1953–1992)

Who played the first Xenomorph?

In the first film, the xenomorph was played by Bolaji Badejo , a 6’10” Nigerian graphic design student who’d been picked up in a pub in London’s Soho.

How tall is the Xenomorph Queen?

The Queen Xenomorph is not some run-of-the-mill drone. Queens are typically twice as large as a regular Xenomorph. They’re usually around 20 feet tall. They have an additional set of arms that are short like those of a dinosaur.