Kola Bokinni

Kola Bokinni (born 5 August 1992) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Isaac McAdoo, the captain of AFC Richmond, in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–2023). He also participated in Celebrity Bear Hunt (2025).

Infobox

Born

(1992-08-05) 5 August 1992 (age 33)Peckham, London, England

Education

BRIT School

Occupation

Actor

Years active

2015–present

Notable work

mw- Top Boy Ted Lasso

Relatives

Yinka Bokinni (sister)

Tables

Key · Selected filmography

†	Denotes works that have not yet been released

· Selected filmography

2016

Black Mirror

Role(s)

Lennard

Notes

Episode: "Men Against Fire"

2019

Top Boy

Role(s)

Leyton

Notes

Recurring character

2020—2023

Role(s)

Ted Lasso

Notes

Isaac

2024

Celebrity Race Across the World series 2

Role(s)

Himself

2025

Celebrity Bear Hunt

Role(s)

Himself (contestant)

Notes

Series 1

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2016	Black Mirror	Lennard	Episode: "Men Against Fire"
2019	Top Boy	Leyton	Recurring character
2020—2023	Ted Lasso	Isaac	Recurring character
2024	Celebrity Race Across the World series 2	Himself
2025	Celebrity Bear Hunt	Himself (contestant)	Series 1

· Awards and nominations

2022

Year

2022

Association

Screen Actors Guild Awards

References

Euphoria
https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2023/02/interviews-kola-bokinni/
"Energy, Family and Good Times – In Conversation with Kola Bokinni"
https://www.pwrmagazine.com/post/energy-family-and-good-times-in-conversation-with-kola-bokinni
nycastings.com
https://www.nycastings.com/apple-tv-ted-lasso-actor-kola-bokinni-says-patience-is-key
Radio Times
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/ted-lasso-cast
FOX 5 NY
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/ted-lasso-kola-bokinni-isaac-mcadoo-season-3
toofab.com
https://toofab.com/2023/03/31/ted-lasso-kola-bokinni-on-rollercoaster-season-3-final-day-of-filming
303Magazine
https://303magazine.com/2023/04/ted-lassos-kola-bokinni-wears-inherent-during-white-house-visit-to-discuss-mental-health/
NBC New York
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/im-a-part-of-something-special-ted-lasso-star-kola-bokinni-on-season-three/4171256/?amp=1
Rolling Stone
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-videos/brendan-hunt-toheeb-jimoh-and-cast-of-ted-lasso-advise-on-how-to-be-a-teammate-wwyd-1234708636
ssentialjournal
https://essentialjournal.co.uk/a-greyhound-barks-kola-bokinni
One37pm.com
https://www.one37pm.com/sports/kola-bokinni-ted-lasso-arsenal
Awardsradar.com
https://awardsradar.com/2022/02/11/interview-kola-bokinni-on-isaacs-trajectory-and-relationships-with-other-characters-on-ted-lasso
Photobookmagazine.com
https://www.photobookmagazine.com/features/kola-bokinni
"Kola Bokinni instagram, Nigerian independence with my sibling"
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HWqDuAiTa/
uk.news.yahoo.com
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/bear-hunt-netflix-line-up-holly-willoughby-bear-grylls-110912766.html
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sag-awards-2022-nominations-list-nominees-1235073685/
Shoot Online
https://www.shootonline.com/node/97702
"Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®"
https://www.sagawards.org/media/news/releases/nominations-announced-30th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awardsr

Year	Association	Category	Project	Result	Ref.
2022	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Ted Lasso	Won
2023	Hollywood Music in Media Awards	Song – Onscreen Performance (TV Show/Limited Series)	"So Long, Farewell" (from Ted Lasso)	Nominated
2024	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Ted Lasso	Nominated