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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 March 24, 1994) is a talented English actor. He is well-known for his role as Roscoe Babatunde in the TV show It's a Sin (2021). Omari has been nominated for important awards like a British Academy Television Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
Early Life and Education
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's family background is Jamaican.
When he was younger, Omari took classes at the Wolverhampton Youth Music Theatre. After finishing school at Thomas Telford School, he moved to London in 2012. He went to a special acting school called the Arts Educational Schools. He graduated from there in 2015.
Acting Career Highlights
Omari Douglas started his acting journey in theatre. He performed in many plays and musicals. Some of his early roles included High Society and Wise Children. He also appeared in Peter Pan and Jesus Christ Superstar. These shows were at famous places like the Old Vic and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
In 2019, Omari got a big role in a TV show. He was cast as Roscoe Babatunde in It's a Sin. This show was created by Russell T Davies. It first aired in January 2021 on Channel 4 in the UK. Later, it came out on HBO Max for other countries.
Omari also starred in the play Constellations in 2021. He performed alongside Russell Tovey. For this role, he was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2022. This award is a very important theatre award in the UK. Later in 2021, he joined the cast of Cabaret in London's West End. He played the character Cliff.
Omari is also making his debut in movies. He is set to appear in a film called Midas Man. He also had roles in the short film Swim (2022) and the movie Rye Lane (2023). On TV, he has appeared in I Hate Suzie Too (2022) and Nolly (2023). In 2024, he was in the series Black Doves.
Awards and Nominations
Omari Douglas has been recognized for his acting with several nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actor | Constellations | Nominated | |
| WhatsOnStage Award | Best Performer in a Male Identifying Role in a Play | Nominated | |||
| BPG Awards | Breakthrough Award | It's a Sin | Nominated | ||
| British Academy Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
