Dev Patel
British actor (born 1990)
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- Born
- 23 April 1990, Harrow
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Sport
- taekwondo
- Occupation
- actor, taekwondo athlete, film actor, television actor, film director
Dev Patel ( DEV pə-TEL; born 23 April 1990) is a British actor and filmmaker. His accolades include a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Patel was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.
Patel began his career playing Anwar Kharral in the E4 teen drama Skins (2007). His breakthrough role in Danny Boyle's drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008) earned Patel a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He received a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of Zuko in The Last Airbender (2010). His career expanded with leading roles in the comedy-dramas The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), the science fiction thriller Chappie (2015), and a supporting role in the HBO series The Newsroom (2012–2014).
Awards and honours
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2017
Films
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| The Last Airbender | 2010 | cast |
External links
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