Gbola Adewunmi Actor
British actor with authentic RP, American and Nigerian accents, also portraying an East African accent for BBC's Heart & Soul: Forgiveness - suited to UK, US, African and international casting, including US productions filming in Europe and the UK. His range spans ranger, doctor, villain, double agent and cheating husband, including leads in The Chameleon and award-winning short Poachers; his portrayal of reformed assassin Hieronymous Burton in The Continental (John Wick spin-off) led producers to write him an extra scene. Trained in stage combat, firearms and military-tactical work, he is a Tier 1 actor at Identity School of Acting (alumni: Letitia Wright, Damson Idris etc.). Recent auditions: Oscar Finlay in Reacher, Mr Loomis in The Artful Dodger; finals for Pepsi and Specsavers.
Prezentare generală
NaționalitateRegatul Unit, Nigeria
LimbiEngleză (Limba maternă), Engleză - britanică (Limba maternă), Limba yoruba (Limba maternă), Engleză - americană (fluent)
Născut1970, Lagos, Nigeria
Vârsta de joc41 - 51
Înălțime173 cm
Tipuri etniceAfro-american, Negru / Origine africană
ReședințăLondon - England (Regatul Unit)
Opțiuni de cazareLondon - England (Regatul Unit), Lagos (Nigeria)
numele realGbolahan
AfilieriActors Equity Association (Regatul Unit)
Contactați
Competențe
Limbi Engleză (Limba maternă), Engleză - britanică (Limba maternă), Limba yoruba (Limba maternă), Engleză - americană (fluent)
Accente African (Accent nativ), Englez (Accent nativ), Afro-american (foarte bun), Africa de Est (Cunoștințe de bază)
Dans Bachata (bun), HipHop (bun), Salsa (bun), Dans tradițional african (Cunoștințe de bază)
Sporturi Lupte cu sabia (bun), Înot (bun)
Permise de conducere Mașină
Alte competențe Expert în calculatoare
Aspect
Vârsta de joc 41 - 51
Înălțime 173 cm
Fizic atletic
Culoarea ochilor căprui
Culoarea părului negru
Geamăn Nu
Sosie Blade - Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy
Caracteristici speciale Very faint facial scars on my face
Tipuri etnice Afro-american, Negru / Origine africană
Tatuaj Niciunul
Piercing Niciunul
Ochelari Da
Cicatrici Da, vizibilă
CV Highlights CV - Televiziune și streaming CV - Cinema CV - Audio CV - Altele
Highlights
2019
British Civil Service - Educational Services
SightLine
Educațional
Keith Thomas
Regia
Various Roles: Edward, Colin, Jorgen, Lee - British characters
Rol episodic
I depicted 4 different British characters in the production
2020
Poachers
Aspect Productions
Film de scurtmetraj
Acțiune, Informativ
Adam Etheridge
Regia
Tau - African - Male Lead - Ranger
Co-lider (supporting lead)
1) Action Short Film of the year 2021 by Empire: London Shorts, 2) Winner Best Action/Adventure Film Festival 2022
2024
Yam and Egg
Film de scurtmetraj
Acțiune, Crimă, Dramă, Gangster
Emily Nkanga
Regia
Chudi - Nigerian Street Criminal
Rol de zi/rol mic
During the chemistry read sessions, I was the only person invited for my character as the Production Crew and Des Hamilton Casting Director determined that none of the other actor for the role matched my depiction of the character.
2022
The Continental (From The World Of John Wick)
High Table Productions Limited
Seriale de televiziune
Acțiune, Arte marțiale, Crimă, Gangster
Albert Hughes
Regia
Hieronymous Burton (American martial arts assassin)
Rol de zi/rol mic
During the photoshoot of the back story of the two lead characters in the series who were meant to be my kids, the director, martial arts stunts coordinator were so impressed that the production company decided to write an additional scene into the T.V series even though the filming was near completion and wrapping up. I was recalled to act that scene.
CV - Televiziune și streaming
2026
Storeys Apart
Lights On
Streaming - Seriale
Dramă
Maelle Leggiadro
Regia
British Immigration Officer
Rol episodic
2023
The Ward
Dramă
James Robinson
Regia
Dr David - Snr Hospital Doctor (British)
Rol episodic
2022
The Continental (From The World Of John Wick)
High Table Productions Limited
Seriale de televiziune
Acțiune, Arte marțiale, Crimă, Gangster
Albert Hughes
Regia
Hieronymous Burton (American martial arts assassin)
Rol de zi/rol mic
During the photoshoot of the back story of the two lead characters in the series who were meant to be my kids, the director, martial arts stunts coordinator were so impressed that the production company decided to write an additional scene into the T.V series even though the filming was near completion and wrapping up. I was recalled to act that scene.
2020
My Church & family
PraiseTex
Seriale de televiziune
Comedie, Dramă, Familie, Romantic
Peter G. Oyebobola
Regia
Elder Goodluck (Playboy Church Leader)
Co-lider (supporting lead)
2020
Strange Horizons : Surviving Esperance
First Fiction
Seriale de televiziune
Acțiune, Aventură, Dramă, Științifico-fantastic
Hank slater
Regia
Major Owoye Nzeogwu
Rol secundar
2016
SPECIAL FORCES SAS
Red Planet Pictures
Film documentar
Acțiune, Dramă, Gangster, Informativ, Război
Marcella Gasche
Regia
Liberian West Side Boy
Rol de zi/rol mic
2015
Autopsy - Jim Morrison
ITV
Film documentar
Dramă
ITV
Regia
Fireman - British
Rol de zi/rol mic
2015
Wildlife Undercover
World Media Rights
Film documentar
Acțiune, Crimă, Gangster, Informativ
Ashley Morris
Regia
Drissa Diane - Lead Ivory Smuggler - African
Rol principal
CV - Cinema
2024
Yam and Egg
Film de scurtmetraj
Acțiune, Crimă, Dramă, Gangster
Emily Nkanga
Regia
Chudi - Nigerian Street Criminal
Rol de zi/rol mic
During the chemistry read sessions, I was the only person invited for my character as the Production Crew and Des Hamilton Casting Director determined that none of the other actor for the role matched my depiction of the character.
2023
Love or Dreams
Studio 1285
Dramă, Istorie, Romantic
Danny Szam
Regia
Oliver - Victorian Dockyard Worker
Rol principal
2023
Where You Are Really From
Film de scurtmetraj
Dramă, Informativ
Keshav Shree
Regia
Bamidele - Nigerian Financial Controller - Banker
Rol episodic
2023
The Chameleon
Film de lungmetraj
Acțiune, Crimă, Dramă, Gangster
Danny Szam
Regia
The Chameleon - British Undercover Agent
Rol principal
2021
Lord where Is My Man
SRTV Media Limitied
Film de lungmetraj
Dramă, Romantic
Christian Ashaiku
Regia
Ola - British Trained Nigerian Politician
Rol de invitat
2020
Poachers
Aspect Productions
Film de scurtmetraj
Acțiune, Informativ
Adam Etheridge
Regia
Tau - African - Male Lead - Ranger
Co-lider (supporting lead)
1) Action Short Film of the year 2021 by Empire: London Shorts, 2) Winner Best Action/Adventure Film Festival 2022
2019
Board To Death
Film de scurtmetraj
Acțiune, Crimă, Gangster
Dammie Akinmola
Regia
Salamon - Head of an Ivorian Crime Family
Rol episodic
2019
Suruli
Film de lungmetraj
Acțiune, Crimă, Gangster
karthik subbaraj
Regia
British HipHop Gangster
Rol de zi/rol mic
2018
Lie Of You
Film de lungmetraj
Crimă, Dramă, Thriller
Richard Redwine
Regia
Steve (I.T Geek)
Actor secundar
2017
Broken Arrow
ScriptKey
Film de scurtmetraj
Crimă, Dramă
Edward Fidele
Regia
Witt
Rol principal
2017
Acid Pit Stop
Silent Studios
Film de lungmetraj
Comedie, Dramă, Gangster, Horror
Jason Wright
Regia
James - Genius Gangster
Co-lider (supporting lead)
2015
Bridget Jones Baby
Universal Pictures
Film de lungmetraj
Comedie, Dramă, Romantic
Sharon Maguire
Regia
Complaining supermarket customer
Rol de zi/rol mic
2015
Beneath The Shadows
Graygoo Studios
Film de lungmetraj
Dramă, Informativ
Gage Oxley
Regia
Doctor Higson
Rol secundar
CV - Audio
2026
Forgiveness - The Post Rwandan Genocide Story
BBC - Heart & Soul
Expeditor/Distribuitor: The BBC
Dublare (voice-over)
Dramă
Felin Gakwaya
Regia
Steven Ngabonziza - Rwandan Former Military & Prison Guard
Rol episodic
This required that a depict an East African Accent which I had never professionally done before.
CV - Altele
2022
Biggie and Tupac
Crimă, Dramă, Gangster
Kim Duke
Regia
David Mack & Kenneth Boagni - Both American characters
Rol episodic
Depicted 2 American characters who were in jail who were central to the production
2020
Anti-Social - Ed Sheeran
100% Records
Videoclipuri muzicale
Dave Meyers
Regia
Office worker
Rol de zi/rol mic
2020
British Civil Service - Educational Services
Sightline UK
Educațional
Keith Thomas
Regia
Angry Delayed Customer - British
Rol episodic
2019
British Civil Service - Educational Services
SightLine
Educațional
Keith Thomas
Regia
Various Roles: Edward, Colin, Jorgen, Lee - British characters
Rol episodic
I depicted 4 different British characters in the production
2015
Jason Derulo's Wax Statue
Madam Tussauds
Madam Tussauds
Regia
Body double for completion of wax statue currently on display in Madam Madam Tussauds
Rol principal
