Danny Sapani
Biography
Danny Sapani is a British-Ghanaian actor known for his work in television and film. Born in London, England, United Kingdom, on November 15, 1970, he has accumulated fifty-three known credits in the acting field. His television and film appearances include Misfits, Doctor Who, Penny Dreadful, The Crown, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Black Panther. He is also known by the alternative name Daniel Sapani, alongside variations in other languages.
Career overview
Danny Sapani is a British-Ghanaian actor born in London, England, United Kingdom on November 15, 1970. Also known as Daniel Sapani, he has built a substantial career in the entertainment industry with fifty-three known acting credits listed.
Over the course of his career, Sapani has appeared in a variety of notable television programs and feature films. His television credits include roles in Misfits, Doctor Who, Penny Dreadful, and The Crown. In addition to his work on television, his film appearances include roles in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Black Panther.
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54 titles- Clarissa (2026) as Ugo
- Call Me Queen (2026)
- The Amateur (2025) as Caleb
- Mango (2025) as Loxley
- The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) as Kambili 'KB' Kalu - 'The Prince of Fernando Po'
- The Way (2024) as The Vicar
- The Red Ball (2024) as Father
- The Diplomat (2023) as Colin Sutherland
- Girl (2023) as Samuel
- Sumotherhood (2023) as Leo Demarco
- Halo (2022) as Jacob Keyes
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) as Border Tribe Elder
- ear for eye (2021) as US Adult
- Hymn (2021) as Benny
- National Theatre Live: Les Blancs (2019) as Tshembe Matoseh
- Black Panther (2018) as Border Tribe Elder
- Killing Eve (2018) as Jamie
- Black Earth Rising (2018) as General Simon Nyamoya
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Medical Frigate Captain
- Harlots (2017) as William North
- Broken (2017) as Daniel Martin
- The Crown (2016) as President Nkrumah
- The Siege of Jadotville (2016) as Moise Tshombe
- Chewing Gum (2015) as Marlon
- Danny & the Human Zoo (2015) as Calvin Gayle
- Penny Dreadful (2014) as Sembene
- National Theatre Live: Medea (2014) as Jason
- Trance (2013) as Nate
- Singam 2 (2013) as Danny
- The Fear (2012) as Wes
- Heroes and Demons (2012) as Ike (segment "Perfect")
- The Town (2012) as Chief Inspector Duncan
- Tezz (2012) as Train Driver David
- Hard Boiled Sweets (2012) as Leroy
- Shirley (2011) as Bobo
- Misfits (2009) as Tony Morecombe
- Garrow's Law (2009) as Gustavas Vassa
- Perfect (2009) as Ike
- The Oxford Murders (2008) as Scott
- Place of Execution (2008) as Keith Slocombe
- Holby Blue (2007)
- Doctor Who (2005) as Colonel Manton
- Blue Murder (2003) as Gavin Busby
- Serious & Organised (2003) as DI Dennis Clifton
- Anansi (2003) as Adolph
- Ultimate Force (2002)
- Judge John Deed (2001)
- Hotel (2001) as AJ
- Trial & Retribution (1997) as Nicky Burton
- Between the Lines (1992)
- B&B (1992) as Henry
- Casualty (1986) as Walker Bennett
- Casualty (1986) as Paul Caffrey
- First Day on Earth as Ernest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Danny Sapani best known for?
Danny Sapani is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Amateur (2025), The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024), Halo (2022), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
When and where was Danny Sapani born?
Danny Sapani was born on November 15, 1970 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Danny Sapani have?
Danny Sapani has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Danny Sapani's background in cinema and television?
Danny Sapani is a British-Ghanaian actor known for his work in television and film. Born in London, England, United Kingdom, on November 15, 1970, he has accumulated fifty-three known credits in the acting field. His television and film appearances include Misfits, Doctor Who, Penny Dreadful, The Crown, Star Wars: The ...