Nihal Arthanayake
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 1, 1971 in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1996–2022 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
Nihal Arthanayake is an English actor, writer, and presenter born on June 1, 1971, in Harlow, Essex, England. He is known for his work in the film industry, including acting roles in the 2006 film Children of Men, the 1998 production The Mix, and the 2006 film Mischief Night. Beyond his acting career, Arthanayake is a radio and television presenter. He has broadcast for the BBC Asian Network and has been a presenter for BBC Radio 5 Live since August 2010. His early career in the music industry began with promoting rap shows in Essex while he was a student at Burnt Mill School. He was born to Sri Lankan parents.
Career overview
Nihal Arthanayake is an English radio and television presenter and actor who was born on June 1, 1971, in Harlow, Essex, England. He began his professional career in the music industry as a promoter of rap shows in his native Essex while attending Burnt Mill School. As a broadcaster, he has worked for the BBC Asian Network and has been a presenter for BBC Radio 5 Live since August 2010.
In addition to his work in radio and television presenting, Arthanayake has pursued a career as an actor and writer. His filmography includes appearances in the 1998 production The Mix, the 2006 film Mischief Night, and the 2006 feature film Children of Men. He is credited with 18 known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man (2022) as Narrator
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self
- Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel (2021) as Self
- Winter Walks (2021) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020) as Self - Expert
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Our Lives (2017) as Self - Narrator
- The Dog Ate My Homework (2014)
- Discovering: Hergé (2012) as Himself
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self
- We Need Answers (2009) as Self - Contestant
- No More Women (2009) as Self - Contestant
- The Big Questions (2007) as Self
- Children of Men (2006) as Radio Announcer (voice)
- The Real Hustle (2006) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Self - Contestant
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nihal Arthanayake best known for?
Nihal Arthanayake is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Twilight Saloon (1955), Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020), Born American (1986), Our Lives (2017).
When and where was Nihal Arthanayake born?
Nihal Arthanayake was born on June 1, 1971 in Harlow, Essex, England, UK.
How many credits does Nihal Arthanayake have?
Nihal Arthanayake has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2022.
What is Nihal Arthanayake's background in cinema and television?
Nihal Arthanayake is an English actor, writer, and presenter born on June 1, 1971, in Harlow, Essex, England. He is known for his work in the film industry, including acting roles in the 2006 film Children of Men, the 1998 production The Mix, and the 2006 film Mischief Night. Beyond his acting career, Arthanayake is a ...
Nihal Arthanayake by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Children of Men (2006) as Radio Announcer (voice) — aged about 35
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self — aged about 25
- The Big Questions (2007) as Self — aged about 36
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self — aged about 40
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant — aged about 46
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant — aged about 40
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