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David Gyasi
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David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi
2 January 1980 Hammersmith, London, England
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| 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).
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2006 | Much Ado About Nothing | Claudio | Library Theatre, Manchester |
| 2008–2009 | War Horse | Lieutenant Stewart / Rudi | Royal National Theatre, London |
See also
In Spanish: David Gyasi para niños
