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 | |
|---|---|
| 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]
Selected filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan | Kulonga | |
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | Andrew | |
| 2020 | Gretel & Hansel | The Hunter | |
| 2024 | Borderlands | Hammerlock | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Coroner | Ian Igby | Episode: "Capsized" | [8] |
| 2016 | Thirteen | DS Jesse Rawlins | 4 episodes | [8] |
| Endeavour | Cuthbert Mukamba | Episode: "Arcadia" | [8] | |
| 2016, 2019 | Black Mirror | Tusk | Episodes: "Hated in the Nation" (2016) and "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" (2019) | [8] |
| 2017 | Broadchurch | Chas the Cook | 2 episodes | [8] |
| Stan Lee's Lucky Man | Ade | 2 episodes | [8] | |
| Death in Paradise | Kai Johnson | Episode: "In the Footsteps of a Killer" | [8] | |
| 2017–2020 | Bancroft | DS Andy Bevan | 6 episodes | [8] |
| 2020 | Silent Witness | DS John MacNeil | 2 episodes | |
| 2021–2024 | The Outlaws | Christian Taylor | 17 episodes |
References
edit- ^ a b c https://www.thejackalmagazine.com/mary-magdalene-charles-babalola/ [dead link]
- ^ a b c Harriet Orrell (8 September 2014). "Former St Bonaventure's pupil bags Tarzan film role - Latest Newham News". Newham Recorder. Archived from the original on 7 September 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Charles Babalola | St Bonaventure's". Stbons.org. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ Frankl, Ed (28 April 2014). "Charles Babalola wins Alan Bates Bursary". The Stage. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1Xtra - Reece Parkinson, UK actor Charles Babalola talks about his new movie Mary Magdalene on BBC Radio 1Xtra". BBC. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ Bell, BreAnna (25 August 2022). "Charles Babalola to Lead Showtime Drama 'King Shaka'". Variety. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ White, Peter; Andreeva, Nellie (3 April 2023). "'King Shaka' Event Series Not Going Forward at Showtime, Expected to Be Shopped". Deadline. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Charles Babalola". Royal National Theatre. Retrieved 6 January 2019.