Bolaji Badejo: The Nigerian giant who played 'Alien'

By Thomas Page, for CNN

Updated 0959 GMT (1759 HKT) October 31, 2016

Bolaji Badejo became one of cinema's most feared villains almost by accident. After a lengthy casting process, agent Peter Ardram came across Badejo in a pub in London. Thinking that the 6'10" Nigerian matched the thin, insect-like profile director Ridley Scott required, he arranged for the two to meet. (Image: courtesy<a href="http://www.mikesibthorp.com/" target="_blank"> Mike Sidthorp</a>.)
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Bolaji Badejo became one of cinema's most feared villains almost by accident. After a lengthy casting process, agent Peter Ardram came across Badejo in a pub in London. Thinking that the 6'10" Nigerian matched the thin, insect-like profile director Ridley Scott required, he arranged for the two to meet. (Image: courtesy Mike Sidthorp.)
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Badejo, seen here with dresser John Birkinshaw inside Bray Studios. The design for the alien's costume was the brainchild of H.R. Giger, who created concepts for many of the sets. Made from latex, the fitting process was long and arduous, not to mention uncomfortable for Badejo.
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Badejo, seen here with dresser John Birkinshaw inside Bray Studios. The design for the alien's costume was the brainchild of H.R. Giger, who created concepts for many of the sets. Made from latex, the fitting process was long and arduous, not to mention uncomfortable for Badejo.
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