Charles Babalola (born 1990 or 1991) is a British actor. He was educated at St Bonaventure's school in London[2] and went on to study drama at Havering College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[2][3] Upon leaving LAMDA, he received the Alan Bates Award for graduating actors.[4][3]
Charles Babalola | |
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Born | 1990 or 1991 (age 33–34)[1] |
Nationality | British |
Education | St Bonaventure's |
Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
In 2016, he appeared in the film The Legend of Tarzan[2] and in 2018 in Helen Edmundson's film Mary Magdalene as Andrew, one of Jesus's twelve disciples.[5][1]
In 2018, Babalola finished a five-month run at London's Royal National Theatre production of Network, opposite Bryan Cranston.[1]
In 2022, it was announced that he would lead the upcoming Showtime drama series King Shaka.[6] However, in April 2023, the network shelved the show, whose fate remains uncertain as of June 2023.[7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | The Legend of Tarzan | Kulonga | |
2018 | Mary Magdalene | Andrew | |
2020 | Gretel & Hansel | The Hunter | |
2024 | Borderlands | Hammerlock | post-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | The Coroner | Ian Igby[8] | 1 episode |
2016 | Thirteen | DS Jesse Rawlins[8] | 4 episodes |
Endeavour | Cuthbert Mukamba[8] | 1 episode | |
2016–19 | Black Mirror | Tusk[8] | 2 episodes |
2017 | Broadchurch | Chas the Cook[8] | 2 episodes |
Stan Lee's Lucky Man | Ade[8] | 2 episodes | |
Death in Paradise | Kai Johnson[8] | 1 episode | |
2017–20 | Bancroft | DS Andy Bevan[8] | 6 episodes |
2020 | Silent Witness | DS John MacNeil | 2 episodes |
2021–22 | The Outlaws | Malaki | 7 episodes |