Malachi Kirby
Appearance
Malachi Kirby | |
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Born | [1] (age 30) | 20 September 1989
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Actor |
Known for | Roots |
Malachi Kirby (born 20 September 1989) is an English actor known for his roles in Roots and Black Mirror.[2]
Kirby starred as Kunta Kinte in the 2016 version of Roots.[3][4] His performance was well received by critics.[5][6]
Kirby was shortlisted for the 'Outstanding Newcomer' award at the 2011 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.[7]
In October 2016, Kirby starred in an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror entitled "Men Against Fire", directed by Jakob Verbruggen.[8][9]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | My Murder | ||
2012 | My Brother the Devil | ||
2012 | Offender | Harry | |
2013 | Gone Too Far! | Yemi | |
2014 | Kajaki | Snoop | |
2015 | Dough | ||
2016 | Fallen | Roland Sparks |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | EastEnders | Wayne Ladlow | 8 episodes |
2015 | Doctor Who | Gastron | Episode: "Hell Bent" |
2016 | Roots | Kunta Kinte | |
2016 | Black Mirror | Stripe | Episode: "Men Against Fire"[9] |
2019 | Curfew | Michael Garwick | [10] |
2019 | Devils | [11] |
References
- ^ "Malachi Kirby". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "EastEnders actor Malachi Kirby will play the lead role in a Roots reboot". Digital Spy. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ "Roots: Malachi Kirby joins black British actors taking centre stage in new adaptation of US slavery drama". The Independent. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ "Kunta Kinte played by Londoner Malachy Kirby". The Telegraph. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ "Roots, episode 1, review: 'Brit actor Malachi Kirby is exceptional in this powerful remake'". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ Robinson, Joanna. "This Astonishing, Star-Making Turn Alone Makes Roots Must-See TV". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Malachi Kirby – The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Malachi Kirby To Star In Jakob Verbruggen-Directed Episode Of Netflix's 'Black Mirror'". Deadline. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ a b "'Black Mirror', 'One Day At A Time' & More Get Premiere Dates On Netflix – TCA". Deadline. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "Sky Corporate | Articles". Sky. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- ^ Mitchell, Robert; Mitchell, Robert (2018-08-14). "Patrick Dempsey to Star in 'Devils' for Sky Italia, Lux Vide". Variety. Retrieved 2019-05-05.