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Micheal Ward

Acting Born Nov 18, 1997 Spanish Town, Jamaica 17 credits

Biography

Micheal Ward is a Jamaican-born British actor and former model. Born on November 18, 1997, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he is known for his work in film and television. His film credits include Blue Story, released in 2018, as well as The Old Guard and Lovers Rock, both released in 2020. Lovers Rock is the first film in Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe. Ward is best known for playing the character Jamie on the Netflix-original show Top Boy, including the season released in March 2022. For his work, Ward was awarded the 2020 BAFTA Rising Star Award.

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Career

Career overview

Micheal Ward is a Jamaican-born British actor and former model. Born on November 18, 1997, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he has established a prominent career in both television and film. Ward is best known for playing the character Jamie on the Netflix-original show Top Boy, returning to the role in the newest season released in March 2022.

In addition to his television work, Ward has appeared in several feature films. His film credits include Blue Story in 2018 and The Old Guard in 2020. He also starred in Lovers Rock in 2020, which is the first film in Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe.

Recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry, Ward received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2020. With a growing body of work across television and cinema, he maintains a notable presence as a performer.

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Known for

Film

Eddington

as Michael Cooke
Film

Bob Marley: One Love

as The Shooter (uncredited)
Film

Empire of Light

as Stephen
Film

The Old Guard

as Lykon

Top Boy

as Jamie

The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self - Guest

Frequent co-stars

Joaquin Phoenix 1 shared title
Deirdre O'Connell 1 shared title
Emma Stone 1 shared title
Pedro Pascal 1 shared title
Cameron Mann 1 shared title
Matt Gomez Hidaka 1 shared title
Luke Grimes 1 shared title
Amélie Hoeferle 1 shared title
Clifton Collins Jr. 1 shared title
William Belleau 1 shared title

Career timeline

EddingtonMade in Eddington
Bob Marley: One LoveThe Book of ClarenceThe Beautiful Game
Good Intentions
Empire of LightBeauty
The Old GuardSmall AxeGood Thanks, You?
Top BoyBlue Story
The A List
Brotherhood
The Late Late Show with James Corden

Full filmography

  • Eddington (2025) as Michael Cooke
  • Made in Eddington (2025) as Self
  • Bob Marley: One Love (2024) as The Shooter (uncredited)
  • The Book of Clarence (2024) as Judas
  • The Beautiful Game (2024) as Vinny
  • Good Intentions (2023) as Sef
  • Empire of Light (2022) as Stephen
  • Beauty (2022) as Cain
  • The Old Guard (2020) as Lykon
  • Small Axe (2020) as Franklyn
  • Good Thanks, You? (2020) as Lewis
  • Top Boy (2019) as Jamie
  • Blue Story (2019) as Marco
  • The A List (2018) as Brendan
  • Brotherhood (2016) as The Supporting Artists
  • The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
  • Uncle as Uncle John