Kingsley Ben-Adir
Scorpio
39 years old
Who is Kingsley Ben-Adir?
Kingsley Ben-Adir is an actor of British actor. Kingsley Ben-Adir is popular for featuring in The OA (2016), High Fidelity (2020), Peaky Blinders (2013), etc.
In 2023, he will be seen playing the role of Ken in the romantic comedy film Barbie alongside actors named Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, and Scott Evans.
His other upcoming screen projects, Secret Invasion as Rebel Skrull leader Gravik and Bob Marley Biopic as Bob Marley, are in the post-production stage, and they will release soon.
Kingsley Ben-Adir- Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education
His full birthdate is 28 Feb 1986, and he was born in Gospel Oak, London, England. However, the name of his father, along with his mother’s identity, is unknown.
His dad is a musician while his mom is a caregiver.
Further, Kingsley Ben-Adir’s ancestry is a mix of Trinidadian and English, and he has a brother.
As to his academics, he first went to William Ellis School. Then he graduated in 2011 from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Kingsley Ben-Adir- Profession, Career
Kingsley Ben-Adir has appeared in a few screen projects since 2012. His first appearance was in the movie City Slacker as a Thug.
Then he did another episode of Marple as Errol the next year. Moreover, he was seen in more TV projects such as,
- Secret Invasion (6 episodes) as Gravik
- Soulmates (1 episode) as Franklin
- The Comey Rule (1 episode) as Barack Obama
- The OA (8 episodes) as Karim Washington
- Death in Paradise (1 episode) as Irie Johnson
- Vera (12 episodes) as Dr. Marcus Summer
He has shown his amazing skills in big projects where he was seen in notable characters. They are,
- Noelle as Jake Hapman in 2019
- The Commuter as Agent Garcia in 2018
- Diana and I as Russell in 2017
- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword as Wet Stick in 2017
- Trespass Against Us as Sampson in 2016
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2021 | British Academy Film Awards | Rising Star Award | Nominated |
| 2020 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Performer | Nominated |
| 2021 | Independent Spirit Award | Robert Altman Award | Won |
| 2020 | San Francisco Film Awards | Outstanding Ensemble | Won |
| 2020 | Atlantic Film Critics Circle | Breakthrough Performer | Won |
Kingsley Ben-Adir- Net Worth, Salary
According to sources, his net worth is estimated at $1 million. The yearly salary that Kingsley Ben-Adir charges is under wraps.
As of now, his acting credits are a total of 26.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Kingsley Ben-Adir has an average height of 5 ft 7.5 inches, and his body weight is decent. Adding some more, he has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair color.
Trivia/Facts
- His zodiac sign is Pisces.
- The meaning of Ben-Adir is “son of the strong or mighty” in Hebrew.
