Bolaji Badejo
Bolaji Badejo | |
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Badejo partially in costume on the set of Alien in 1979 | |
| Born | 23 August 1953 |
| Died | 22 December 1992 (aged 39) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Cause of death | Sickle cell disease |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 1979 |
| Known for | Alien (1979) |
| Height | 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) |
Bolaji Badejo (ⓘ) (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.