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Ken Nwosu
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Ken Nwosu is a talented British actor. He is known for his work in theatre, films, and television shows. He has played many different characters, from serious roles in plays by Shakespeare to fun parts in comedy-dramas.
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Education and Early Career
Ken Nwosu finished his acting training in 2013. He studied at Drama Centre London, a well-known school for actors. After graduating, he quickly began working in theatre.
Theatre Performances
Ken Nwosu has performed in many plays. In 2016, he played Oswald in a play called Ghosts. He also had a role as BJJ in An Octoroon in 2017. For his work in An Octoroon, he won an award called the Off West End Theatre Award in 2017.
He has also acted in plays by William Shakespeare. These include famous works like Othello, The Merchant of Venice, and As You Like It. In 2021, he played Leo in a play called White Noise. Critics said he gave a strong performance as Leo.
In 2024, Ken Nwosu took on the main role in a new version of Othello. In this play, his character was a detective. Reviewers noted his clear speaking style and how he showed Othello's anger and sadness.
Film and Television Roles
Ken Nwosu has appeared in several movies and TV shows.
Movies and Films
His film roles include playing Paul Hastings in the comedy-drama Christopher Robin in 2018. He also appeared in Cold Blow Lane and The Witches in 2020. In 2022, he was in Look the Other Way and Run. He has a film called No Women No Children coming out in 2025.
Television Series
On television, Ken Nwosu played Max Sanford in the first season of Killing Eve in 2018. He also had the main role as Thomas Benson in the three-part TV drama Sticks and Stones in 2019.
More recently, he played Ristridian in The Letter for the King in 2020. In 2021, he was Eddie in Hollington Drive. In 2023, he joined the cast of The Winter King, an Arthurian TV series, where he plays Sagramor. He also appeared in the spy series Black Doves in 2024.
Video Games
Ken Nwosu has also lent his voice to video games. He was one of the voice actors for the popular 2023 video game Baldur's Gate 3.
Filmography
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2018 | Christopher Robin | Paul Hastings |
| 2020 | Cold Blow Lane | Shelley |
| 2020 | The Witches | Bellman |
| 2022 | Look the Other Way and Run | Ben |
| 2025 | No Women No Children | Kofi |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2018 | Settling | Leo |
| 2018 | Killing Eve | Max Sanford |
| 2018 | Upstart Crow | Puck |
| 2019 | Catastrophe | Desk Sergeant |
| 2019 | Sticks and Stones | Thomas Benson |
| 2020 | The Letter for the King | Ristridin |
| 2020 | Summer Lane Drive | Trey Jenkins |
| 2021 | Hollington Drive | Eddie |
| 2021 | Reset the Stage | Daniel |
| 2023 | Rain Dogs | Kenneth |
| 2023 | The Winter King | Sagramor |
| 2024 | Shardlake | Snook |
| 2024 | Black Doves | Bill |
Awards and Recognition
Ken Nwosu has received nominations and awards for his acting:
- He was nominated for the 2015 Ian Charleson Award for his role as Silvius in As You Like It.
- He won the Off West End Theatre Award in 2017 for his performance in An Octoroon.
