Malachi Kirby
| Malachi Kirby | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1989 [1] London |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Roots |
| Home town | London |
Malachi Kirby (born 20 September, 1989[2]) is an English actor known for his roles in EastEnders and Doctor Who.[3] He was born in London and grew up in Battersea. His parents have Jamaican ancestry. His father died when Kirby was 6, and his mother is a government worker. Because he was shy, at 14 years-old, his mother signed him up for classes at the Battersea Arts Center. Later, Kirby studied acting at the Identity School founded by actor, Femi Oguns.[4]
Kirby stars as Kunta Kinte in the 2016 version of Roots portraying the lead character.[5][6] His performance has been well received by critics.[7][8]
Kirby was shortlisted for the ‘Outstanding Newcomer’ accolade at the 2011 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.[9]
In March 2016, Kirby was confirmed to be starring in an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror directed by Jakob Verbruggen entitled "Men Against Fire".[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | My Murder | ||
| 2012 | My Brother the Devil | ||
| 2013 | Gone Too Far | ||
| 2016 | Fallen | Roland Sparks |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EastEnders | Wayne Ladlow | |
| 2015 | Doctor Who | Gastron | Episode: "Hell Bent" |
| 2016 | Roots | Kunta Kinte | |
| 2016 | Black Mirror | Episode: "Men Against Fire" |
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3142672/
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3142672/
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- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/may/24/malachi-kirby-on-remaking-roots-kunta-kinte-i-could-feel-the-pain-hear-the-screams
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- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/05/31/roots-episode-1-review-brit-actor-malachi-kirby-is-astonishing-i/
- ↑ http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/05/roots-kunta-kinte-actor-malachi-kirby
- ↑ http://www.hiphopshakespeare.com/staff-member/malachi-kirby/
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