MODERN UK BLACK ACTORS WHO ARE MAKING HEADLINES

 

Ashley Walters 

Ashley Walters - Doctor Who 

Mostly known for his role in Top Boy and as a rapper in 'So Solid Crew' Ashley is one of the most successful black British actors of present day.

Ashley also coaches at his drama school 'Kingdom School of Arts' as well as holding a name in the directing world with his movie 'Animol'

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Idris has not only set a standard as a Londoner who has reached international recognition but has been a great ambassador for trying to put an end to the ongoing knife crime problems in the UK. 

Idris work helping out communities was recognized by King Charles who knighted Idris in 2026

Damson Idris 

Damson Idris F1 Premier 

One of Damson's biggest successes was his role in F1, An Apple funded project that was a box office hit! Damson will also star in a lead role as a spy in 'The Lords Day' A Netflix original thriller.

Nico Parker

One of Nico's most recognisable roles is her appearance as Astrid Hofferson in the live action 'How To Train Your Dragon' movie, The actress follows in her mother's footsteps as a film star.

Nico Parker & Mum Thandie Newton

Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa is a Rwandan‑Scottish actor best known for Sex Education and for becoming the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who, making history as the first Black, queer actor to lead the iconic 

Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright was born in Guyana in 1993 and moved to London when she was a kid.

Her breakout moment came with the film Urban Hymn, and she later got big attention for her role in Black Panther playing the role of Shuri.