Hammed Animashaun
Biography
Hammed Animashaun is a British stage, film, and television actor born on May 6, 1991, in Whitechapel, London, into a Nigerian family. His father worked as a bus driver and his mother as a voluntary worker. Encouraged by his school drama teacher, he joined the Half Moon Children's Theatre in London's Limehouse. He later studied philosophy with drama at university before dropping out after receiving theatre offers. Standing six feet three inches tall, he received second prize in the 2021 Ian Charleson Awards, which honor actors under thirty performing classical roles, for playing Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream. He is also known for his work associated with projects including National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Black Mirror, and Amadeus.
Career overview
Hammed Animashaun is a British stage, film, and television actor born on May 6, 1991, in Whitechapel, London, to a Nigerian family. His father worked as a bus driver and his mother was a voluntary worker. Encouraged by his school drama teacher, Animashaun joined the Half Moon Children's Theatre in Limehouse, London. He later studied philosophy with drama at university, but dropped out after receiving offers for theatre roles. Standing six feet and three inches tall, he experienced a notable growth spurt during college when he grew five inches in a single summer, and he has a younger brother who is six feet and nine inches tall.
Animashaun has built a career across stage, film, and television productions. Among his recognized stage work, he received second prize in the 2021 Ian Charleson Awards, which recognize actors under the age of thirty performing in classical roles, for his portrayal of Bottom. His performance is associated with productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, including National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream. His credits across various mediums also include appearances in works such as Black Mirror, known in Czech as Cerne zrcadlo, and Amadeus.
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26 titles- Saturday Night Live UK (2026) as Self - Various Characters
- Death Valley (2025) as Warren Medwin
- Time Bandits (2024) as Mansa Musa
- Time Bandits (2024) as Mansa Musa (voice)
- Ludwig (2024) as Ross Barclay
- Kiss Me, Kate (2024) as Gangster
- Black Ops (2023) as Kay
- The Loneliest Boy in the World (2022) as Elliott
- Fireworks (2022) as B
- The Wheel of Time (2021) as Loial
- How to Build a Girl (2020) as Ed Edwards
- Surge (2020) as Durab
- Cunk & Other Humans on 2019 (2019) as Chiwetel Bacca
- National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2019) as Bottom
- National Theatre Live: 'Master Harold'... and the boys (2019) as Willie
- The Festival (2018) as Shane Stubbs
- National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles (2018) as Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe
- A Monster Calls (2018) as Anton / Ensemble
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Panellist
- National Theatre Live: Amadeus (2017) as Venticello
- Flowers (2016) as Ryan
- National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera (2016) as Jimmy 'Retail'
- Borrowed Time (2013) as Leon
- The Ellington Kid (2013) as Beefy
- Black Mirror (2011) as Pizza Guy
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Self - Contestant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hammed Animashaun best known for?
Hammed Animashaun is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Time Bandits (2024), Time Bandits (2024), Ludwig (2024), The Wheel of Time (2021).
When and where was Hammed Animashaun born?
Hammed Animashaun was born on May 6, 1991 in Whitechapel, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Hammed Animashaun have?
Hammed Animashaun has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Hammed Animashaun's background in cinema and television?
Hammed Animashaun is a British stage, film, and television actor born on May 6, 1991, in Whitechapel, London, into a Nigerian family. His father worked as a bus driver and his mother as a voluntary worker. Encouraged by his school drama teacher, he joined the Half Moon Children's Theatre in London's Limehouse. He later...