Olamide Faison

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

Olamide Faison
Born
Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison

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

Career

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.

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 is best known for Juice, Clueless and its 1996 television teen sitcom and Scrubs. His name is of Yoruba origin, meaning "my wealth has come."[4]

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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