Olamide Faison
Born
Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison

(1983-07-21) July 21, 1983
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
RelativesDonald Faison (brother)

Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison (Listenⓘ (/oʊˈlɑːmɪˌdeɪ feɪˈzɒn/; born July 21, 1983) is an American actor.[1]

Career

He played 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. Before taking over as Miles, Faison appeared on the series as an imaginary son of Maria and Luis in Episode 2608 (season 20), and as one of the kids during season 21.

Faison has worked in television, film and commercials - portraying the young Malcolm X in the film Seven Songs for Malcolm X and appearing in the 1996 TV movie Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault. Faison appeared in commercials for Pizza Hut, Chevy trucks, and Mattel Toys. He has also appeared in character as Miles at the Sesame Place theme park, promoting "Healthy Habits" in 2006.[3]

In addition to acting, 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.[4]

Personal life

Olamidé is the youngest brother of Donald Faison, who is best known for Juice, Clueless and its 1996 television teen sitcom and Scrubs. He too was also most known for playing Duane on Sesame Street. His name is of Yoruba origin, meaning "my wealth has come."[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "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. ↑ Muppet Central Forum
  4. ↑ Curren$y – Pilot Talk (CD) at Discogs
  5. ↑ "Olamide". Online Nigeria: Nigerian Names and Meanings. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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