Ariyon Bakare
Biography
Ariyon Bakare is an English actor, writer, and director born in London, England, UK. He is known for his work across theatre, television, and film. His television credits include the BBC One soap opera Doctors, where he played the character Ben Kwarme, as well as the Amazon Prime television series Good Omens and Carnival Row, and the BBC One and HBO series His Dark Materials. Prior to these roles, Bakare made appearances on various British dramas, including The Bill, Casualty, and Holby City. Additional television and film credits associated with his career include appearances in Doctor Who and The Dark Knight.
Career overview
Ariyon Bakare is an English actor, writer, and director known for his extensive work across television, film, and theatre. Born in London, England, in July 1971, he has built a diverse television career spanning British dramas and international streaming series.
In television, Bakare has appeared in the BBC One soap opera Doctors as the character Ben Kwarme. His television credits also include appearances in the British dramas The Bill, Casualty, and Holby City, as well as the Amazon Prime television series Good Omens and Carnival Row. Additionally, he has appeared in the BBC One and HBO series His Dark Materials.
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42 titles- Doctor Who (2024) as The Barber
- Mr Loverman (2024) as Morris De La Roux
- Black Ops (2023) as Detective Inspector Clinton Blair
- Karen Pirie (2022) as Alex Gilbey Snr
- The Amazing Maurice (2022) as Darktan (voice)
- The Mosquito Coast (2021) as Richard Beaumont
- Don Rodolfo (2021) as Carlos
- Good Omens (2019) as Ligur
- His Dark Materials (2019) as Lord Carlo Boreal
- Carnival Row (2019) as Darius Prowell
- Frankie (2019) as Ian
- The Drifters (2019) as Cheikh Abdou
- Life (2017) as Hugh Derry
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Blue Four
- Thirteen (2016) as Chief Supt Burridge
- New Blood (2016) as Marcus Johnson
- Jupiter Ascending (2015) as Greeghan
- Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) as Stephen Black
- Jupiter Ascending Genetically Spliced (2015) as Self
- The Soul of a Spy (2015)
- Dancing on the Edge (2013) as Wesley
- Sunday Brunch (2012) as Self - Guest
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Astor Henri
- Silk (2011) as Peter Antwi
- The Dark Knight (2008) as Guard Commander
- Lewis (2007) as Carl Drew
- Shoot the Messenger (2006) as Elroy
- Doctor Who (2005) as Leandro
- Spooks (2002) as Nadif Abdelrashid
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Victor
- Doctors (2000) as Dr. Ben Kwarme
- The Secret Laughter of Women (1999) as Rev. Fola
- After the Rain (1999) as Vusisizwe (Joseph)
- Dead Bolt Dead (1999) as The Thug
- A Respectable Trade (1998) as Mehuru
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Jason Cohu
- Casualty (1986) as Guy Trainer
- Legacy of Spies as Cy Aflon
- The Amazing Maurice: The Waters of Life as Darktan (voice)
- Arctic Skies
- The Bleeding Ground as Abiola Obianagha
- The Healer as Sam
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ariyon Bakare best known for?
Ariyon Bakare is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doctor Who (2024), The Amazing Maurice (2022), The Mosquito Coast (2021), Good Omens (2019).
When and where was Ariyon Bakare born?
Ariyon Bakare was born on July 1, 1971 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Ariyon Bakare have?
Ariyon Bakare has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2024.
What is Ariyon Bakare's background in cinema and television?
Ariyon Bakare is an English actor, writer, and director born in London, England, UK. He is known for his work across theatre, television, and film. His television credits include the BBC One soap opera Doctors, where he played the character Ben Kwarme, as well as the Amazon Prime television series Good Omens and Carniv...