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Anthony Oseyemi
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Anthony Oluwakayode Oseyemi
January 17, 1977 United Kingdom
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| 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.
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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 |
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| 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 | 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)