David Gyasi
Biography
David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi is a British actor born on January 2, 1980, in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom. He is best known for his film roles in Cloud Atlas from 2012 and Interstellar from 2014. On television, he played the lead role of Lex Carnahan in the CW miniseries Containment in 2016. His additional television credits include playing Argeus in Carnival Row from 2019 to 2023 and Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison in The Diplomat starting in 2023. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of 54 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi is a British actor born on January 2, 1980, in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom. He has built a diverse screen career spanning both film and television, with numerous known credits to his name.
In film, he is best known for his roles in the motion pictures Cloud Atlas, released in 2012, and Interstellar, released in 2014. His filmography also includes appearances in other notable cinematic works, such as The Dark Knight Rises and Doctor Who.
On television, Gyasi has taken on a variety of roles across different series and networks. He played the lead role of Lex Carnahan in the CW miniseries Containment, which aired in 2016. He later portrayed Argeus in Carnival Row from 2019 to 2023, and began starring as Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison in The Diplomat starting in 2023.
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57 titles- What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas (2025) as Self - Interviewee
- The Diplomat (2023) as Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison
- The Sandman (2022) as The Gray Cat (voice)
- The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself (2022) as Marcus
- ear for eye (2021) as US Dad
- Come Away (2020) as James Littleton / CJ
- Carnival Row (2019) as Agreus Astrayon
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) as Percival
- Cold Blood (2019) as Malcolm
- Hell on the Border (2019) as Bass Reeves
- Hell on the Border (2019) Executive Producer
- Annihilation (2018) as Daniel
- Troy: Fall of a City (2018) as Achilles
- Hunter Killer (2018) as Cob Wallach
- Pulsar (2018) as Jonah
- Man in an Orange Shirt (2017) as Steve
- Containment (2016) as Alex 'Lex' Carnahan
- The A Word (2016) as Ben Chambers
- Panic (2016) as Andrew Deeley
- Inside 'Interstellar' (2015) as Self - 'Romillin'
- Interstellar (2014) as Romilly
- One in Five (2014) Executive Producer
- The Whale (2013) as Richard Peterson
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) as Skinny Prisoner
- Cloud Atlas (2012) as Autua / Lester Rey / Duophsyte
- Red Tails (2012) as Corporal
- White Heat (2012) as Victor
- Law & Order: UK (2009) as Lennie Gaines
- Demons (2009) as Physics Teacher
- Murderland (2009) as Will
- Apparitions (2008) as Father Daniel
- USS Constellation: Battling for Freedom (2007) as Lokua
- Torchwood (2006) as Hospital Patient
- New Street Law (2006) as DI Farnsworth
- Shooting Dogs (2006) as François
- Shoot the Messenger (2006) as Timothy
- Doctor Who (2005) as Harvey
- Mike Bassett: Manager (2005) as Jeremy Hands
- .357 (2005) as Kameron
- Sea of Souls (2004) as Lucas Hegarty
- Murder City (2004) as Reporter 2
- The Brief (2004) as DS Kitson
- Coming Up (2003) as Marlon
- What a Girl Wants (2003) as Ian's Band Member
- William and Mary (2003) as Policeman
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Charlie Ayanike
- Doctors (2000) as Joe Fisher
- Doctors (2000) as Sean Foster
- Belonging (2000)
- Holby City (1999) as Moses Abebe
- Dream Team (1997) as Marlon Baldon
- Silent Witness (1996) as DS Ian Cross
- Casualty (1986) as Bryce
- The Bill (1984) as Jason Fielding
- Sycoraxe as Marlon
- Sycoraxe Co-Producer
- The Bard as George Moses Horton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Gyasi best known for?
David Gyasi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Diplomat (2023), The Sandman (2022), Come Away (2020), The Gun Runners (1958).
When and where was David Gyasi born?
David Gyasi was born on January 2, 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
How many credits does David Gyasi have?
David Gyasi has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is David Gyasi's background in cinema and television?
David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi is a British actor born on January 2, 1980, in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom. He is best known for his film roles in Cloud Atlas from 2012 and Interstellar from 2014. On television, he played the lead role of Lex Carnahan in the CW miniseries Containment in 2016. His additional ...