David Olawale Ayinde was born in Stepney, Mile End in East London (England) to Nigerian parents. David was born Olawale Adebiyi Ayinde. 'Olawale' means bring wealth or honour home.
David lived in Nigeria for ten years where he completed his Primary and Secondary education, before returning to London.
As a professional actor he has worked in Film, Television,Commercial and Print.
David had a passion for acting at an early age. In Secondary School, he studied History and English Literature. Some of the Literature books he read were: "Things Fall Apart" (Chinua Achebe), "Animal Farm" (George Orwell), "Oliver Twist" (Charles Dickens), "Trials of Brother Jero" (Wole Soyinka), "Merchant of Venice", "Julius Caesar" (William Shakespeare), "The African Child" (Camara Laye), and "Silas Marner" (George Eliot)
He grew up watching "Six Million Dollar Man", "The Persuaders", "The Bionic Woman" (the original series with Lindsay Wagner), "Charlie's Angels" "Hart to Hart", "The Invisible Man" and "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
David trained at Rose Bruford Theatre College where he obtained a Certificate in Theatre & Arts (Acting) and the London Actors Workshop. When he is not acting, he works as a Professional Corporate Security Officer and a Freelance Examination Invigilator.
Earlier in his career, he worked for the Civil Service (in various governmental departments)in London.
David has a BA (Hons) Degree in Social Science (Specialised in History), from University of Westminster, and a BTEC National Diploma in Business & Finance from Tottenham College of Technology.
He enjoys listening to Gospel, Soul, Ballad, and Jazz music.
David is happily married.
