Olamide Faison
Olamide Faison | |
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| Born | Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison New York City, U.S. |
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| Relatives | Donald Faison (brother) |
Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison (ⓘ /oʊˈlɑːmɪˌdeɪ feɪˈzɒn/) is an American actor.
Early life
Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison was born in New York City.[citation needed]
Career
Faison has worked in television, film and commercials - portraying the young
Faison played Miles Robinson on the children's television show Sesame Street,[2] after joining 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.[citation needed]
Music
In addition to acting, Faison is the lead singer and the guitarist for the
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 playing Turk in Scrubs.[citation needed]
His first given name is of Yoruba origin, meaning "my wealth has come."[5]
References
- ^ Muppet Central Forum
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Olamide Faison". Black Entertainment Television. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- ^ Curren$y – Pilot Talk (CD) at Discogs
- ^ "Olamide". Online Nigeria: Nigerian Names and Meanings. Retrieved April 26, 2015.