Osy Ikhile facts for kids
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Osy Ikhile
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![]() Ikhile in 2019
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2008–present |
Known for | In the Heart of the Sea, Childhood's End and The Legend of Tarzan |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Osy Ikhile is a talented British actor, producer, and filmmaker. He is well known for his roles in exciting movies and TV shows. Some of his most famous parts include Richard Peterson in In the Heart of the Sea and Milo Rodricks in Childhood's End. In 2017, he also appeared in an episode of the popular show Black Mirror called "USS Callister".
About Osy Ikhile
Early Life and Learning
Osy Ikhile was born in London, England. His family comes from Nigeria. From a very young age, Osy loved the arts, especially acting. To follow his dream, he went to the Identity School of Acting in London. This drama school is famous for training actors from many different backgrounds.
His Acting Journey
Osy Ikhile's big break came with the science fiction film The Legend of Tarzan in 2016. He played a character named "Kwete". This role helped him get many more opportunities in the movie and TV world.
He continued to build his career with roles in other major projects. These include In the Heart of the Sea (2015), which was directed by the famous Ron Howard. He also acted in Sand Castle (2017), a war drama movie. On television, Osy has appeared in popular series like Black Mirror and Doctor Who.
Osy Ikhile has also worked behind the scenes as a filmmaker. He has directed and produced short films like Normal? and Clap!. He also helped produce The Moor Girl and Beauty in the Street.
Notable Roles
Osy Ikhile has played many interesting characters. Here are some of his well-known roles:
- Richard Peterson in In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
- Milo Rodricks in Childhood's End (2015)
- Kwete in The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
- Nate Packer in Black Mirror episode "USS Callister" (2017)
- Maxwell Jeremiah "Max" Vaughn in The Feed (2019)
- Carter Spence in Citadel (2023)
He has also lent his voice to characters in video games like Jurassic World Evolution and Hitman 2. On stage, he has performed in plays such as Torn and Sweat in London.