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Kadiff Kirwan
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| Born | 3 February 1989 |
| Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Kadiff Kirwan (born on 3 February 1989) is a talented actor and writer from Britain and Montserrat. He is well-known for his roles in several British TV shows. Some of his most popular shows include Chewing Gum, Timewasters, The Stranger, and Slow Horses.
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Early Life and Education
Kadiff Kirwan was born in Plymouth, Montserrat on 3 February 1989. He lived there until he was seven years old. In 1995, a volcano called Soufrière Hills erupted, and his family's home was destroyed. Because of this, Kadiff and his family moved to Antigua.
After two years in Antigua, his family moved again, this time to Preston, England. It was in England that Kadiff discovered his love for acting. When he was 14, he got a part in a school play called Bugsy Malone.
Kadiff has shared that acting helped him a lot during his school years. He found it a way to express himself and deal with personal challenges he was facing. He said that acting "saved" him and "gave me my voice."
He continued to study acting and graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2011.
Kadiff Kirwan's Acting Career
Kadiff Kirwan has been acting since 2013. He has appeared in many films, television shows, and theatre productions.
Films Featuring Kadiff Kirwan
Kadiff has acted in several movies, taking on different kinds of roles.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2018 | Mary Queen of Scots | Attaché |
| 2019 | Pokémon Detective Pikachu | Mayor |
| 2022 | My Policeman | Nigel |
Television Shows with Kadiff Kirwan
He is very well-known for his work on television. He has been in many popular British series.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Call the Midwife | Terence Bissette | 1 episode |
| Crims | Jason | 6 episodes | |
| 2015–2017 | Chewing Gum | Aaron | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | Black Mirror | Chester | Episode: "Nosedive" |
| Drifters | Patrick | 3 episodes | |
| 2017 | C.B. Strike | Guy Somé | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Informer | Adrian Hodge | Episode: "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" |
| Zapped | Bramble | 3 episodes | |
| 2019 | Flack | Gary | Episode: "Patrick" |
| Fleabag | Anthony | 1 episode | |
| Timewasters | Jason | 12 episodes | |
| The Capture | DS Charlie Fereday | Episode: "What Happens in Helmand" | |
| This Way Up | Bradley | 5 episodes | |
| 2020 | The Stranger | DC Wesley Ross | 8 episodes |
| Inside No. 9 | Sam | Episode: "Death Be Not Proud" | |
| I May Destroy You | Officer Tom | Episode: "...It Just Came Up" | |
| Death in Paradise | Henri Dupre | Episode: "Death in the Salon" | |
| 2021 | Time | Pete | 1 episode |
| Dodo | Pete Wilson | 20 episodes | |
| 2022 | This Is Going to Hurt | Julian | 6 episodes |
| 2022–2024 | Slow Horses | Marcus Longridge | Recurring role (18 episodes) |
| 2023 | Everyone Else Burns | Andrew | Recurring role |
| 2025 | Doctor Who | Mike Gabbastone | Episode: "The Interstellar Song Contest" |
Kadiff Kirwan's Theatre Roles
Kadiff has also performed on stage in various theatre productions.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Home | Nadia Fall |
| 2015 | The Vote | Jerome Hanikie |
| 2019 | Guys and Dolls | Skye Masterson |
| 2024 | The Hot Wing King | Cordell |
