Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar navigates the spectrum of comedy and drama with equal aplomb, from his portrayal of the misguided extremist Faisal in "Four Lions" to his BAFTA-nominated turn as Wilson Wilson in "Utopia". His performance as DS Ira King in "River" earned critical acclaim for its subtlety and depth, while his lead role in "Murdered by My Father" secured him the BAFTA for Lead Actor, a first for a non-white actor. Akhtar's versatility is further exemplified in his roles for John le Carré's "The Night Manager" and as the comedic Gupta in "The Angelos Epithemiou Show".