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David Gyasi
Born
David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi

(1980-01-02) 2 January 1980 (age 45)
Hammersmith, London, England
Alma mater Middlesex University
Years active 2003–present
Spouse(s) Emma Gyasi
Children 2

David Gyasi (born 2 January 1980) is a British actor. He is known for his roles in many movies and TV shows. Some of his famous films include Cloud Atlas (2012) and Interstellar (2014). On television, he has starred in series like White Heat (2012), Containment (2016), Troy: Fall of a City (2018), Carnival Row (2019–2023), and The Diplomat (2023).

Early Life and Education

David Gyasi was born on January 2, 1980, in Hammersmith, London. He was one of seven children. His parents were from Ghana and moved to England in 1966. They divorced when he was young.

David grew up in Fulham and Hayes. He went to Bishopshalt School. Later, he studied Drama at Middlesex University.

Acting Career

David Gyasi started his acting career in 2003. His first main TV role was in the comedy Mike Bassett: Manager in 2005. That same year, he got a big movie role in Shooting Dogs.

In 2008, David acted in the play War Horse at the Royal National Theatre. He was on stage with actor Kit Harington.

In 2012, David starred in the science fiction movie Cloud Atlas. He played a character named Autua. After that, he appeared in the historical drama White Heat on BBC Two.

He also acted in the TV film The Whale (2013). In 2014, he was in the popular science fiction film Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan. For his role in Interstellar, he was nominated for a Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.

In 2016, David played Major Alex "Lex" Carnahan in the miniseries Containment. He then took on the role of Achilles in the 2018 series Troy: Fall of a City, which was based on the ancient Greek story of The Iliad.

From 2019 to 2023, he was a main character named Agreus in the fantasy series Carnival Row. He also appeared in several movies like Cold Blood, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and Come Away. In 2023, he joined the cast of the political thriller The Diplomat.

Personal Life

David Gyasi met his wife, Emma, when they were in college. They got married and have two children: a daughter named Elèna, who is also an actress, and a son named Nathaniel. The family lives in a village in Buckinghamshire, England. David is a Christian and practices the Anglican faith.

Film Roles

David Gyasi has acted in many films. Here are some of them:

Year Title Role
2003 What a Girl Wants Ian's Band Member
2005 Shooting Dogs François
2006 Shoot the Messenger Timothy
2012 Red Tails Corporal
The Dark Knight Rises Skinny Prisoner
Cloud Atlas Autua / Lester Rey / Duophysite
2014 Interstellar Romilly
2018 Annihilation Daniel
Hunter Killer The Chief of the Boat of USS Arkansas
2019 Cold Blood Malcolm
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Percival
Hell on the Border Bass Reeves
2020 Come Away Captain Hook
2021 Ear for Eye US Dad

Television Roles

David Gyasi has also appeared in many television series and films.

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Goal Joe Saunders 1 episode
2003–2004 Casualty Bryce 2 episodes
2004 Murder City Reporter 1 episode
William and Mary Policeman 1 episode
2005 Sea of Souls Lucas Hegarty 2 episodes
Dream Team Marlon 1 episode
No Angels Leonard 1 episode
The Brief DS Kitson 1 episode
Mike Bassett: Manager Jeremy Hands 5 episodes
The Bill Jason Fielding 1 episode
2005–2007 Doctors Joe Fisher / Sean Foster 2 episodes
2006 Torchwood Hospital Patient 1 episode
2007 Coming Up Marlon 1 episode
Silent Witness DS Ian Cross 1 episode
2008 Waking the Dead Charlie Ayanike 2 episodes
Apparitions Father Daniel 2 episodes
2009 Demons Physics Teacher 1 episode
Law & Order: UK Lennie Gaines 1 episode
Murderland Will 2 episodes
2010 Holby City Moses Abebe 1 episode
2012 White Heat Victor Main role; 6 episodes
Doctor Who Harvey 1 episode
2013 The Whale Peterson Television film
2016 Containment Lex Carnahan Lead role
2017 Man in an Orange Shirt Steve Episode 2
2018 Troy: Fall of a City Achilles 8 episodes
2019–2023 Carnival Row Agreus Main role
2020 The A Word Ben 5 episodes
2022 The Sandman The Grey Cat (voice) Episode: "Dream of a Thousand Cats"
The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself Marcus Edge 3 episodes
2023-present The Diplomat Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison Main role

Stage Plays

David Gyasi has also performed in plays on stage.

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Much Ado About Nothing Claudio Library Theatre, Manchester
2008–2009 War Horse Lieutenant Stewart / Rudi Royal National Theatre, London

See also

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