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Anthony Oseyemi
Born
Anthony Oluwakayode Oseyemi

(1977-01-17) January 17, 1977 (age 49)
United Kingdom
Nationality British
Nigerian
South African
Alma mater University of North London
Occupation Actor, singer, writer, musician, producer
Years active 2002–present
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)

Anthony Oluwakayode Oseyemi (born January 17, 1977) is a talented actor from the United Kingdom who also has Nigerian and South African roots. He is famous for his roles in movies and TV shows like Five Fingers for Marseilles, The Congo Murders, and Isidingo. Besides acting, he is also a skilled writer, musician, and producer.

Early Life and Education

Anthony Oseyemi was born in the United Kingdom to a family from Nigeria. He later moved to South Africa.

He studied Performing Arts at the University of North London and earned a bachelor's degree. After finishing his main studies, he continued with more advanced education in the UK. When he was done with school, he moved back to South Africa to live and work.

Acting Career

Getting Started on Stage

Anthony began his acting journey at the Lewisham Youth Theatre. He performed at famous events and places like the London International Festival of Theatre and the Tricycle Theatre.

One of his first big roles was the main character in a play called The Amen Corner. He also helped produce and acted in a play called Performance.

Success on Television

From 2002 to 2003, Anthony had a regular role on the TV show Is Harry On The Boat?. He also made guest appearances on popular shows like The Bill and Holby City.

After getting his degree, he landed leading roles in several other TV series, including Jacob's Cross, Room 9, and Isidingo. He has also appeared in Wild at Heart, The Runaway, Strike Back, and The Book of Negroes.

Movie Roles

In 2017, Anthony played a character named Congo in the South African western movie Five Fingers for Marseilles. He also acted in the comedy Hector's Search for Happiness and the action movie SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines.

Writing and Producing

Anthony is not just an actor; he is also a talented writer. He wrote for the South African TV show Tempy Pushas.

He also wrote for the series Room 9. His writing for this show was so good that he was nominated for a South African Film and Television Award in 2014.

Selected Film and TV Shows

Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Anthony Oseyemi has been in.

Year Title Role Type
2002 Palindrome r.s.s.r. Matthew Short film
2003 The Bill Jimmy Gardener TV series
2003 Is Harry on the Boat? Jamie Williams TV series
2005 Holby City Scott Hill TV series
2005 Last Rights Jameel TV mini-series
2007 Flood Coughian Film
2008 Shooting Stars Duke TV series
2009 The Philanthropist Hotel manager TV series
2009 Natalee Holloway Island Officer TV movie
2009 Albert Schweitzer [de] Joseph Film
2010 Silent Witness Immigration Official TV series
2011 Wild at Heart Lungile TV series
2012 Strike Back Waabri TV series
2012 Room 9 Solomon Onyegu TV series
2014 SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines Jay Film
2014 The Salvation Jefferson Film
2014 Hector and the Search for Happiness Marcel Film
2015 The Book of Negroes Dante TV mini-series
2015 Assignment Kumi Moloi Film
2016 Our Girl Captain Osman TV series
2017 Five Fingers for Marseilles Congo Film
2018 Troy: Fall of a City Spartan Dignitary TV series
2018 The Congo Murders General Joseph Kazumba Film
2019 Shadow Hugo Shaw TV series
2019 The Red Sea Diving Resort Road Block Soldier #1 Film
2019 Agent Christopher Kilembe TV series
2021 Gaia Winston Film
2022 Resident Evil Roth TV series
2023 Love, ... and 30 Candles Prof. Kwame Film
2024 Blood Legacy Akin Adesina TV series

See also

  • Survivor (franchise)
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