Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Cast as Heavy Duty in the big-screen version of "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"

Co-starred in the semi-autobiographical drama about rap artist 50 Cent, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'"; directed by Jim Sheridan

Joined the second season of the ABC drama, "Lost," as Mr. Eko, a mysterious man dwelling on the island

Had a supporting role in the action thriller "The Bourne Identity"

Played a villain in the sequel "The Mummy Returns"

Featured in "Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble" on Showtime

Acted in the gangster-themed "Legionnaire"

Had a recurring role as a Nigerian cab driver on the Showtime comedy series "Linc's"

Guest starred in an episode of "Cracker" (ABC) playing a priest who doesn't remember murders he may have committed

Played Cabe Attucks in the updated ABC miniseries production of "Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"

Played villainous inmate Simon Adebisi on the HBO prison-set drama "Oz"

Appeared in "Deadly Voyage," an adventure thriller aired on HBO

Had early feature credits in the films "Congo" and "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls"

Made TV debut on an episode of Showtime's "Red Shoe Diaries"

Featured in the music videos "Love No Limit" by Mary J Blige and "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" by EnVogue

Moved to America to pursue a modeling career

At six weeks old, moved from London to his parents' native Nigeria, where he was raised by a foster family while his parents established careers

Returned to London at age 15