Olamide Faison

Olamidé Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison (/oʊˈlɑːmɪˌdeɪ feɪˈzɒn/; born July 21, 1983) is an American actor and singer.[1]

Olamidé Faison
Born
Olamidé Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison

(1983-07-21) July 21, 1983
New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Musician
RelativesDonald Faison (brother)

Early life and Acting

He plays Miles Robinson on the children's television show Sesame Street.[2] Born in New York City, Faison joined the cast in 2003. He is the third actor to play the role, after Miles Orman and Imani Patterson.

Musician

Faison is the lead singer and the guitarist for the Universal/Motown group Imajin. He spends much of his time between tapings of Sesame Street, practicing in the halls of the Kaufman Astoria Studios, where the show is shot.[1] In 2010, Faison contributed background vocals on the song "Skybourne" from Currensy's 2010 album Pilot Talk.[3]

Personal life

Olamidé is the youngest brother of Donald Faison, who starred in the NBC sitcom Scrubs. His name is of Yoruba origin, meaning "my wealth has come."[4] He is the ex-boyfriend of Bad Girls Club's Natalie Nunn.

References
  1. "Olamide Faison". Black Entertainment Television. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  2. "Artist Talk With R&B Artist Olamide Faison To Be Held Sunday At Lindsay Street Hall". The Chattanoogan. August 6, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  3. Curren$y - Pilot Talk (CD) at Discogs
  4. "Olamide". Online Nigeria: Nigerian Names and Meanings. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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