Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, William Ellis School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,855 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1986 -- Chernobyl nuclear disaster; Space Shuttle Challenger explodes; Ronald Reagan was US president
Year 1986 →
Career
Career spanning 12 years (2013-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Tiger
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7
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
37
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (1)
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Trophée Chopard
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Biography
Kingsley Ben-Adir (born 20 November 1986) is a British actor. His credits include playing pathologist Marcus Summer in ITV's Vera (2014–2018), private detective Karim Washington on Netflix's The OA (2019), Colonel Ben Younger in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders (2017–2019), and Gravik in the superhero miniseries Secret Invasion (2023).
He starred as Malcolm X in the Amazon Studios film One Night in Miami... (2020), for which he won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer, and as Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kingsley Ben-Adir?
Kingsley Ben-Adir is 39 years old, born on .
Where was Kingsley Ben-Adir born?
Kingsley Ben-Adir was born in London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Kingsley Ben-Adir been in?
Kingsley Ben-Adir has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include Frank & Louis (2026), 11817 (2025), Barbie (2023), Secret Invasion (2023), Noelle (2019).
What is Kingsley Ben-Adir known for?
Kingsley Ben-Adir is primarily known as an actor. Kingsley Ben-Adir (born 20 November 1986) is a British actor. His credits include playing pathologist Marcus Summer in ITV's Vera (2014–2018), private detective Karim Washington on Netflix's The OA (2019), Colonel…
Where can I find more information about Kingsley Ben-Adir?
You can find more about Kingsley Ben-Adir on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
