Samuel Adewunmi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Samuel Adewunmi
Adewunmi at the British Independent Film Awards 2021
Born	1994 (age 30–31) Camden, London, England
Other names	Sam Adewunmi
Alma mater	Identity School of Acting
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2014–present

Samuel Adewunmi (born in 1994) is a talented British actor. He is known for his roles in movies and TV shows. Samuel won the Most Promising Newcomer award at the British Independent Film Awards in 2019. This was for his amazing acting in the film The Last Tree. He was also nominated for Best Actor for the same film. Later, he received a nomination for a BAFTA award. This was for his role in the BBC drama You Don't Know Me in 2021. In 2019, Screen International magazine called him a "Star of Tomorrow." This means they thought he would become a very successful actor.

Early Life and Discovering Acting

Samuel Adewunmi was born in Camden, London, England. His mother, who is from Nigeria, raised him and his brother. They grew up in an area called the Maiden Lane Estate. This is near the busy King's Cross and St Pancras stations.

Samuel first found his love for acting in primary school. He was in a school play when he was in year three. By the age of eight, he was already putting on community plays. These plays took place at the Camden People's Theatre. He later studied acting at the Identity School of Acting. This school helps young actors develop their skills.

Samuel Adewunmi's Acting Career

Samuel Adewunmi started his acting journey in 2014. He has appeared in many different TV shows and films. His career has grown steadily over the years.

Early Roles in TV and Film

In 2016, Samuel played Benedict in a web series called Dixi. This show was made for CBBC Online. He then made his first movie appearance in 2017. He played Isaac in the crime film The Hatton Garden Job. That same year, he also appeared in an episode of the popular show Doctor Who. The episode was called "The Eaters of Light".

Breakthrough with The Last Tree

Samuel took on a main role in the film The Last Tree. This movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019. His performance in the film was highly praised. He won the Most Promising Newcomer award at the British Independent Film Awards. He was also nominated for Best Actor for his work in The Last Tree. These awards helped him become more widely known.

Recent TV and Stage Work

In 2020, Samuel starred as Carcer Dun in The Watch. This was a TV show based on books by Terry Pratchett. He also appeared in a short film called Tin Luck. In 2021, Samuel had a main role in the ITV thriller Angela Black. He also led the BBC One show You Don't Know Me as the character Hero. For this role, he was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.

Samuel also started performing on stage. In February 2023, he made his professional stage debut. He starred in a play called Trouble in Butetown. This play was shown at the Donmar Warehouse. In January 2024, he performed in the West End. This is a famous theatre district in London. He was in a play called A Mirror at the Trafalgar Theatre.

Film and Television Appearances

Samuel Adewunmi has built an impressive list of acting credits. He has worked on various projects.

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Nominations

Samuel Adewunmi has been recognized for his acting talent. He has received several awards and nominations.