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Omari Douglas
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Douglas at the British Library in 2022
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Omari Shaquille Douglas
24 March 1994 Wolverhampton, England
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| Alma mater | ArtsEd |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Omari Shaquille Douglas (born 24 March 1994) is an English actor. He is well-known for playing Roscoe Babatunde in the TV show It's a Sin (2021). He has been nominated for important awards like a British Academy Television Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
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Omari Douglas's Early Life
Omari Douglas grew up in Wolverhampton, England. He was an only child. His mother raised him there, while his father lived in the United States. Omari has Jamaican family roots.
When he was younger, he took acting classes. These classes were at the Wolverhampton Youth Music Theatre. After finishing school at Thomas Telford School, he moved to London in 2012. He went to a drama school called Arts Educational Schools. He finished his studies there in 2015.
Omari Douglas's Acting Career
Omari Douglas started his acting journey in theatre. He performed in many plays. Some of his early roles were in High Society and Wise Children. He also appeared in Peter Pan and Jesus Christ Superstar at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Other plays include The Life and Annie Get Your Gun.
Breakthrough Role in It's a Sin
In October 2019, it was announced that Omari would star in a new TV show. This show was a miniseries called It's a Sin. He played the character Roscoe Babatunde. The show first aired in January 2021 on Channel 4 in the UK. It then came out in February on HBO Max in other countries. This role helped him become very well-known.
Theatre Success and Awards
In 2021, Omari Douglas starred in the play Constellations. He performed alongside actor Russell Tovey. This version of the play was changed for two male actors. In 2022, he was nominated for an Olivier Award. This is a very important award for theatre in the UK. He was nominated for Best Actor for his work in Constellations.
Later in 2021, he joined the cast of Cabaret. This was a popular show in London's West End. He played the role of Cliff. In 2023, he also performed in the play A Little Life.
Omari Douglas's Film and TV Shows
Omari Douglas has acted in both films and television series.
Films
- 2019: Wise Children as Show Girl Nora (a recording of the play)
- 2022: Swim as Sid (a short film)
- 2023: Rye Lane as Mona
- 2023: A Little Life as JB (a recording of the play)
Television Series
- 2021: It's a Sin as Roscoe Babatunde (main role in the miniseries)
- 2022: I Hate Suzie Too as Holland Fitz-Henry (appeared in 3 episodes)
- 2023: Nolly as Bruce (appeared in 1 episode)
- 2024: Black Doves as Michael (appeared in 6 episodes in season 1)
Omari Douglas's Theatre Performances
Omari Douglas has a long list of theatre roles. Here are some of his notable performances:
- 2015: High Society at The Old Vic, London
- 2015: Hairspray (UK tour)
- 2016: Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London
- 2016: Annie Get Your Gun at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
- 2017: The Life at Southwark Playhouse, London
- 2017: Tristan & Yseult at Globe Theatre, London
- 2017: Five Guys Named Moe at Marble Arch Theatre, London
- 2018: Peter Pan at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London
- 2018: RUSH at King's Head Theatre, London
- 2018: Wise Children at The Old Vic, London
- 2020: Romantics Anonymous at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
- 2021: Constellations at Donmar Warehouse / Vaudeville Theatre, London
- 2021: Cabaret at Playhouse Theatre, London
- 2023: A Little Life at Harold Pinter Theatre / Savoy Theatre, London
- 2025: Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew at Bush Theatre, London
Awards and Nominations
Omari Douglas has been recognized for his acting with several nominations:
- 2022
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for Constellations (Nominated)
- WhatsOnStage Award for Best Performer in a Male Identifying Role in a Play for Constellations (Nominated)
- BPG Awards for Breakthrough Award for It's a Sin (Nominated)
- British Academy Television Awards for Best Supporting Actor for It's a Sin (Nominated)
