Ukweli Roach facts for kids
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Ukweli Roach
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| Born | September 1986 (age 39) Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
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| Occupation | Actor, dancer, choreographer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Ukweli Roach (born in September 1986) is a talented English actor, dancer, and choreographer. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might know him as Jay from the movie StreetDance 3D. He also played Robert Borden, an FBI psychiatrist, in the American TV series Blindspot. More recently, he was Tyrone Clark in the crime drama Annika.
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Ukweli Roach's Acting Journey
Ukweli Roach has appeared in many films and television shows. His first big movie role was Jay in StreetDance 3D in 2010. This movie was all about dancing! He also appeared in Shakespeare's Globe: Romeo and Juliet and One Day.
TV Show Roles
On television, Ukweli Roach has been in several different series. He played Jacob Namobu in Monroe and Reuben in Starlings. He also had roles in Drifters and Silk.
From 2015 to 2020, Ukweli Roach was a main character in the TV series Blindspot. He played Robert Borden, an FBI psychiatrist. This role was very important in the show.
Stage Performances
Ukweli Roach has also performed on stage. In 2018, he starred as Pete in a play called Nightfall. This play was shown at the Bridge Theatre in London. In 2019, he acted in another London play, Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, at the Young Vic.
Recent Work
In 2021, Ukweli Roach took on the role of Tyrone Clark in the crime drama Annika. He shared that this was a new kind of character for him. He had never been part of a police team on screen before. He enjoyed working with the amazing cast and the great scripts. Since 2023, he has been appearing in the British TV series Wolf.
Movies and TV Shows
Ukweli Roach has been busy with many exciting projects. Here are some of his notable roles.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | StreetDance 3D | Jay | |
| 2010 | Shakespeare's Globe: Romeo and Juliet | Tybalt | Video |
| 2010 | StreetDance: The Moves | Jay | Video |
| 2011 | One Day | Rapper | |
| 2021 | Impressions: Ensign 7 | N/A | He also wrote, directed, and produced this short film. |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Eternal Law | Tom Greening | Appeared in 6 episodes. |
| 2012 | Monroe | Jacob Namobu | One episode. |
| 2012–2013 | Starlings | Reuben | Appeared in 12 episodes. |
| 2013 | Drifters | Rick Henderson | One episode. |
| 2014 | Silk | Jordan Sinclair | One episode. |
| 2014 | Grantchester | Johnny Johnson | Appeared in 2 episodes. |
| 2015 | The Royals | Marcus | Appeared in 9 episodes. |
| 2015 | Dickensian | Sergeant George | One episode. |
| 2015–2020 | Blindspot | Robert Borden | Main cast for seasons 1 & 2 (28 episodes). |
| 2018 | Hard Sun | Will Benedetti | Appeared in 3 episodes. |
| 2018 | Humans | Anatole | Appeared in 5 episodes. |
| 2020 | Death in Paradise | Archie Garwood | One episode. |
| 2021–2022 | Annika | Tyrone Clarke | Appeared in 9 episodes. |
| 2022 | The Midwich Cuckoos | Tom Cork | Appeared in 8 episodes. |
| 2023 | Wolf | Jack Caffery | Appeared in 6 episodes. |
| 2024 | Big Mood | Jay | Appeared in 5 episodes. |
| 2024 | Piglets | Mike | Main role. |
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See also
In Spanish: Ukweli Roach para niños
