Introduction
Olamidé Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison (/oʊˈlɑːmɪˌdeɪ feɪˈzɒn/; born July 21, 1983) is an American actor and singer.
Early life and Acting
He plays Miles Robinson on the children's television show Sesame Street. 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. In 2010, Faison contributed background vocals on the song "Skybourne" from Currensy's 2010 album Pilot Talk.
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." He is the ex-boyfriend of Bad Girls Club's Natalie Nunn.