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Amir Wilson
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Amir Wilson
6 February 2004 Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Amir Wilson is a talented English actor, born on February 6, 2004. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might recognize him as Will Parry from the TV series His Dark Materials. He also played Tiuri in the Netflix series The Letter for the King. In movies, he was Dickon in the 2020 film The Secret Garden.
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About Amir Wilson
Early Life and Family
Amir Wilson was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. His father, Paul, was English, and his mother, Nagla, is Sudanese. Amir has an older sister named Iman. He grew up in a part of Shrewsbury called Monkmoor.
Amir went to St. Giles' C of E Primary School. He started acting and training with a local theatre group called Get Your Wigle On. This is where he began his journey into acting.
Becoming an Actor
Amir started acting when he was quite young. He gained experience by performing in local plays. This early training helped him prepare for bigger roles in television and movies.
Amir's Acting Roles
Amir Wilson has appeared in several exciting films and TV shows. He has played different kinds of characters.
Movies
Amir has been in a few movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2019 | The Kid Who Would Be King | Boy |
| 2020 | The Secret Garden | Dickon |
| 2022 | The Magic Flute | Anton Milanesi |
| 2024 | The Return | Philoetius |
Television Shows
Amir has also starred in popular TV series.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019–2022 | His Dark Materials | William "Will" Parry | Main role; 19 episodes |
| 2020 | The Letter for the King | Tiuri | Main role; 6 episodes |
| 2024 | The Famous Five | Charlie Vincent / Cab Vee | Episode: "Mystery at the Prospect Hotel" |
Stage Performances
Before his screen roles, Amir performed in theatre.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | The Lion King | Young Simba (shared) | Lyceum Theatre, London |
| 2017 | The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ | Nigel | Menier Chocolate Factory, London |
Awards and Recognition
Amir's acting has been recognized.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2021 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Younger Performer in a Daytime Fiction Program | The Letter for the King | Nominated |
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