Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Biography
Kobna Kuttah Holdbrook-Smith is a Ghanaian-English actor born on August 23, 1977, in Accra, Ghana. He grew up in Frimley, Surrey, England, living with his parents, Henry Andrew Holdbrook-Smith and Tenu Holdbrook-Smith, and his brother, Kofi.
His film roles include Father Richard Emery in Ghost Stories, Oliver in The Commuter, Templeton Frye in Mary Poppins Returns, Doctor Wren in Gwen, and Crispus Allen in the superhero film Justice League, which is part of the DC Extended Universe. He also won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Tina in the West End.
Career overview
Kobna Kuttah Holdbrook-Smith is a Ghanaian-English actor who was born on August 23, 1977, in Accra, Ghana. He grew up in Frimley, Surrey, England, living with his parents, Henry Andrew Holdbrook-Smith and Tenu Holdbrook-Smith, and his brother, Kofi.
Throughout his career, Holdbrook-Smith has appeared in numerous films and television projects. His film credits include playing Father Richard Emery in Ghost Stories, Oliver in The Commuter, Templeton Frye in Mary Poppins Returns, and Doctor Wren in Gwen, all released in 2017 and 2018. Additionally, he portrayed the character Crispus Allen in the 2017 superhero film Justice League, which is part of the DC Extended Universe. Other notable films associated with his career include Hamlet, Little Britain, and Doctor Strange.
In addition to his work on screen, Holdbrook-Smith has performed on stage. For his performance in Tina in the West End, he received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
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49 titles- Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2027)
- The Sheep Detectives (2026) as Reverend Hillcoate
- The Gorge (2025) as Black Ops Commander
- Wolf King (2025) as Master Hogan (voice)
- National Theatre Live: Coriolanus (2025) as Tullus Aufidius
- End of Play (2025) as The Caretaker
- The Veil (2024) as Johnson
- Apartment 7A (2024) as BJ
- Mr Loverman (2024) as Tony
- National Theatre Live: The Effect (2024) as Dr Toby Sealey
- Wonka (2023) as Officer Affable
- Pretty Hands (2023) as Pastor Paul
- Sumotherhood (2023) as Shotti
- TAMING A SEAHORSE (2023) as Solomon
- Twice As Good (2022) as Dee Dee (Adult)
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as Detective Crispus Allen
- Ragdoll (2021) as Joel Shepton
- Red Election (2021) as Levi Nichols
- Dreaming Whilst Black (2021) as Rudolph
- Superworm (2021) as Wizard Lizard (voice)
- His Dark Materials (2019) as Balthamos
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018) as Frye / Weasel (voice)
- The Commuter (2018) as Oliver
- Ghost Stories (2018) as Father Emery
- Gwen (2018) as Doctor Wren
- Justice League (2017) as Detective Crispus Allen
- Paddington 2 (2017) as Warden Walker
- Motherland (2017) as Nick
- Doctor Strange (2016) as Physical Therapist
- Class (2016) as Jasper Adeola
- The Roof (2016) as David Lan's Assistant
- The Last Panthers (2015) as James Davis
- Capital (2015) as Mashinko
- National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015) as Laertes
- The Double (2014) as Guard / Doctor
- Turks & Caicos (2014) as Colin Maitlis
- Father Brown (2013) as Marvin Morris
- Womack (2012) as Dan Tan
- National Theatre Live: Antigone (2012) as Messenger
- Rahab (2012) as Mill
- Silk (2011) as Paul McGovern
- The Café (2011) as Jason
- Sirens (2011) as Ryan Bailey
- Roadkill (2011) as Tommy
- Whites (2010) as Barnaby
- The Persuasionists (2010) as Zac
- Mike Bassett: Manager (2005) as Carlton Dawes
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Rob Mead
- Silent Drift as John-Michael
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kobna Holdbrook-Smith best known for?
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2027), The Sheep Detectives (2026), The Gorge (2025), Apartment 7A (2024).
When and where was Kobna Holdbrook-Smith born?
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith was born on August 23, 1977 in Accra, Gold Coast, Ghana.
How many credits does Kobna Holdbrook-Smith have?
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2027.
What is Kobna Holdbrook-Smith's background in cinema and television?
Kobna Kuttah Holdbrook-Smith is a Ghanaian-English actor born on August 23, 1977, in Accra, Ghana. He grew up in Frimley, Surrey, England, living with his parents, Henry Andrew Holdbrook-Smith and Tenu Holdbrook-Smith, and his brother, Kofi. His film roles include Father Richard Emery in Ghost Stories, Oliver in The ...