Lucian Msamati
Biography
Lucian Msamati is a British-Tanzanian actor. Born on March 5, 1976, in London, England, he is 50 years old. He has appeared in various screen roles, including Salladhor Saan in a series, J.L.B. Matekoni in an adaptation of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, David Runihura in a thriller, Ed Dumani in a series, and Cardinal Adeyemi in Conclave. Msamati is also known for his work in theatre and radio. He has 43 known credits as an actor.
Career overview
Lucian Msamati is a British-Tanzanian actor. He has appeared in various screen roles, including Salladhor Saan in a HBO series, J.L.B. Matekoni in a BBC/HBO adaptation, David Runihura in a Netflix/BBC thriller, Ed Dumani in a Sky/AMC series, and Cardinal Adeyemi in Conclave. Msamati's work spans multiple mediums, including television, theatre, and radio.
Msamati's acting credits include numerous roles in television and film. He has worked with various production companies, including HBO, BBC, Netflix, and Sky/AMC. His performances have been featured in a range of genres, from drama to thriller.
Lucian Msamati has a long and diverse acting career, with over 40 credits to his name. He has appeared in a variety of roles, showcasing his range and versatility as an actor.
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Career timeline
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43 titles- Run Away (2026) as Cornelius Faber
- Hostage (2025) as Kofi Adomako
- Conclave (2024) as Adeyemi
- The Battle to Beat Malaria (2024) as Self - Narrator
- The Chemistry of Death (2023) as Henry Maitland
- Best Interests (2023) as Derek
- Landjäger (2023) as John Harms
- Breaking Point (2023) as Martin
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) as Self
- See How They Run (2022) as Max Mallowan
- The Score (2022) as The Photographer
- National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2021) as Friar Laurence
- Zog and the Flying Doctors (2021) as Lion (voice)
- Okavango: A Flood of Life (2021) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Gangs of London (2020) as Ed Dumani
- Alan Bennett's Talking Heads (2020) as Wilfred
- The Bike Thief (2020) as Victor
- This Fortress Built By Nature (2020)
- His Dark Materials (2019) as John Faa
- The Good Liar (2019) as Beni
- National Theatre Live: 'Master Harold'... and the boys (2019) as Sam
- Black Earth Rising (2018) as David Runihura
- Kiri (2018) as Tobi Akindele
- Taboo (2017) as George Chichester
- Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017) as Director
- Urban Myths (2017) as Herbert Muhammed
- National Theatre Live: Amadeus (2017) as Antonio Salieri
- RSC Live: Othello (2015) as Iago
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Bishop of Carlisle
- National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors (2012) as Dromio of Syracuse
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Salladhor Saan
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Dr. Johnson
- Luther (2010) as Ken Barnaby
- The International (2009) as General Charles Motomba
- 10 Minute Tales (2009) as Flirty Orderly
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2009) as JLB Matekoni
- Ashes to Ashes (2008) as Tobias Ndbele
- Doctor Who (2005) as Guido
- The Legend of the Sky Kingdom (2003) as Italiano (voice)
- Spooks (2002) as Manu Buffong
- Horizon (1964) as Narrator
- Found
- A Blue Butterfly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lucian Msamati best known for?
Lucian Msamati is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hostage (2025), Conclave (2024), Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022), See How They Run (2022).
When and where was Lucian Msamati born?
Lucian Msamati was born on March 5, 1976 in London, England.
How many credits does Lucian Msamati have?
Lucian Msamati has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Lucian Msamati's background in cinema and television?
Lucian Msamati is a British-Tanzanian actor. Born on March 5, 1976, in London, England, he is 50 years old. He has appeared in various screen roles, including Salladhor Saan in a series, J.L.B. Matekoni in an adaptation of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, David Runihura in a thriller, Ed Dumani in a series, and Card...