Gbola Adewunmi Actor
British actor with authentic RP, American and Nigerian accents, also portraying an East African accent for BBC's Heart & Soul: Forgiveness - suited to UK, US, African and international casting, including US productions filming in Europe and the UK. His range spans ranger, doctor, villain, double agent and cheating husband, including leads in The Chameleon and award-winning short Poachers; his portrayal of reformed assassin Hieronymous Burton in The Continental (John Wick spin-off) led producers to write him an extra scene. Trained in stage combat, firearms and military-tactical work, he is a Tier 1 actor at Identity School of Acting (alumni: Letitia Wright, Damson Idris etc.). Recent auditions: Oscar Finlay in Reacher, Mr Loomis in The Artful Dodger; finals for Pepsi and Specsavers.
Vista general
NacionalidadReino Unido, Nigeria
IdiomasInglés (Lengua materna), Inglés británico (Lengua materna), Yoruba (Lengua) (Lengua materna), Inglés americano (con fluidez)
Nacido1970, Lagos, Nigeria
Rango de edad41 - 51
Altura173 cm
Tipo de étniaAfroamericano, Negro / Orígenes africanos
Lugar de residenciaLondon - England (Reino Unido)
Posibilidad de alojamientoLondon - England (Reino Unido), Lagos (Nigeria)
Nombre realGbolahan
AfiliacionesActors Equity Association (Reino Unido)
Contacto
Habilidades/Talentos
Idiomas Inglés (Lengua materna), Inglés británico (Lengua materna), Yoruba (Lengua) (Lengua materna), Inglés americano (con fluidez)
Acentos Africano (Acento nativo), Inglés (Acento nativo), Afroamericano (excelente), África Oriental (Básico)
Danza Bachata (bueno/bien), Hip Hop (bueno/bien), Salsa (bueno/bien), Danza africana tradicional (Básico)
Deportes practicados Espada (bueno/bien), Natación (bueno/bien)
Carnet de conducir /Otros permisos Carné de conducir de coche
Otras habilidades Experto informático
Aspecto físico
Rango de edad 41 - 51
Altura 173 cm
Constitución física Deportista-atlético
Color de ojos Marrón
Color de pelo Negro
Gemelo/a No
Parecido con Blade - Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy
Características físicas especiales Very faint facial scars on my face
Tipo de étnia Afroamericano, Negro / Orígenes africanos
Tatuajes No hay
Piercing No hay
Gafas Sí
Cicatrices Sí, visibles
CV Highlights CV - Televisión & Streaming CV - Cine CV - Audio CV - Otros
Highlights
2019
British Civil Service - Educational Services
SightLine
Educativo
Keith Thomas
Director/a
Various Roles: Edward, Colin, Jorgen, Lee - British characters
Actor de episodio
I depicted 4 different British characters in the production
2020
Poachers
Aspect Productions
Cortometraje
Acción, Informativo
Adam Etheridge
Director/a
Tau - African - Male Lead - Ranger
Co-protagonista
1) Action Short Film of the year 2021 by Empire: London Shorts, 2) Winner Best Action/Adventure Film Festival 2022
2024
Yam and Egg
Cortometraje
Acción, Criminal, Drama, Gánster
Emily Nkanga
Director/a
Chudi - Nigerian Street Criminal
Papel pequeño
During the chemistry read sessions, I was the only person invited for my character as the Production Crew and Des Hamilton Casting Director determined that none of the other actor for the role matched my depiction of the character.
2022
The Continental (From The World Of John Wick)
High Table Productions Limited
Serie de televisión
Acción, Artes marciales, Criminal, Gánster
Albert Hughes
Director/a
Hieronymous Burton (American martial arts assassin)
Papel pequeño
During the photoshoot of the back story of the two lead characters in the series who were meant to be my kids, the director, martial arts stunts coordinator were so impressed that the production company decided to write an additional scene into the T.V series even though the filming was near completion and wrapping up. I was recalled to act that scene.
CV - Televisión & Streaming
2026
Storeys Apart
Lights On
Streaming - serie
Drama
Maelle Leggiadro
Director/a
British Immigration Officer
Actor de episodio
2023
The Ward
Drama
James Robinson
Director/a
Dr David - Snr Hospital Doctor (British)
Actor de episodio
2022
The Continental (From The World Of John Wick)
High Table Productions Limited
Serie de televisión
Acción, Artes marciales, Criminal, Gánster
Albert Hughes
Director/a
Hieronymous Burton (American martial arts assassin)
Papel pequeño
During the photoshoot of the back story of the two lead characters in the series who were meant to be my kids, the director, martial arts stunts coordinator were so impressed that the production company decided to write an additional scene into the T.V series even though the filming was near completion and wrapping up. I was recalled to act that scene.
2020
My Church & family
PraiseTex
Serie de televisión
Comedia, Drama, Familiar, Romance
Peter G. Oyebobola
Director/a
Elder Goodluck (Playboy Church Leader)
Co-protagonista
2020
Strange Horizons : Surviving Esperance
First Fiction
Serie de televisión
Acción, Aventuras, Ciencia ficción, Drama
Hank slater
Director/a
Major Owoye Nzeogwu
Actor secundario
2016
SPECIAL FORCES SAS
Red Planet Pictures
Película documental
Acción, Bélico, Drama, Gánster, Informativo
Marcella Gasche
Director/a
Liberian West Side Boy
Papel pequeño
2015
Autopsy - Jim Morrison
ITV
Película documental
Drama
ITV
Director/a
Fireman - British
Papel pequeño
2015
Wildlife Undercover
World Media Rights
Película documental
Acción, Criminal, Gánster, Informativo
Ashley Morris
Director/a
Drissa Diane - Lead Ivory Smuggler - African
Papel principal
CV - Cine
2024
Yam and Egg
Cortometraje
Acción, Criminal, Drama, Gánster
Emily Nkanga
Director/a
Chudi - Nigerian Street Criminal
Papel pequeño
During the chemistry read sessions, I was the only person invited for my character as the Production Crew and Des Hamilton Casting Director determined that none of the other actor for the role matched my depiction of the character.
2023
Love or Dreams
Studio 1285
Drama, Histórico, Romance
Danny Szam
Director/a
Oliver - Victorian Dockyard Worker
Papel principal
2023
Where You Are Really From
Cortometraje
Drama, Informativo
Keshav Shree
Director/a
Bamidele - Nigerian Financial Controller - Banker
Actor de episodio
2023
The Chameleon
Película de cine
Acción, Criminal, Drama, Gánster
Danny Szam
Director/a
The Chameleon - British Undercover Agent
Papel principal
2021
Lord where Is My Man
SRTV Media Limitied
Película de cine
Drama, Romance
Christian Ashaiku
Director/a
Ola - British Trained Nigerian Politician
Estrella invitada
2020
Poachers
Aspect Productions
Cortometraje
Acción, Informativo
Adam Etheridge
Director/a
Tau - African - Male Lead - Ranger
Co-protagonista
1) Action Short Film of the year 2021 by Empire: London Shorts, 2) Winner Best Action/Adventure Film Festival 2022
2019
Board To Death
Cortometraje
Acción, Criminal, Gánster
Dammie Akinmola
Director/a
Salamon - Head of an Ivorian Crime Family
Actor de episodio
2019
Suruli
Película de cine
Acción, Criminal, Gánster
karthik subbaraj
Director/a
British HipHop Gangster
Papel pequeño
2018
Lie Of You
Película de cine
Criminal, Drama, Suspense
Richard Redwine
Director/a
Steve (I.T Geek)
Actor de pequeño papel
2017
Broken Arrow
ScriptKey
Cortometraje
Criminal, Drama
Edward Fidele
Director/a
Witt
Papel principal
2017
Acid Pit Stop
Silent Studios
Película de cine
Comedia, Drama, Gánster, Terror
Jason Wright
Director/a
James - Genius Gangster
Co-protagonista
2015
Bridget Jones Baby
Universal Pictures
Película de cine
Comedia, Drama, Romance
Sharon Maguire
Director/a
Complaining supermarket customer
Papel pequeño
2015
Beneath The Shadows
Graygoo Studios
Película de cine
Drama, Informativo
Gage Oxley
Director/a
Doctor Higson
Actor secundario
CV - Audio
2026
Forgiveness - The Post Rwandan Genocide Story
BBC - Heart & Soul
Emisor /Distribuidor: The BBC
Voz en off
Drama
Felin Gakwaya
Director/a
Steven Ngabonziza - Rwandan Former Military & Prison Guard
Actor de episodio
This required that a depict an East African Accent which I had never professionally done before.
CV - Otros
2022
Biggie and Tupac
Criminal, Drama, Gánster
Kim Duke
Director/a
David Mack & Kenneth Boagni - Both American characters
Actor de episodio
Depicted 2 American characters who were in jail who were central to the production
2020
Anti-Social - Ed Sheeran
100% Records
Vídeo musical
Dave Meyers
Director/a
Office worker
Papel pequeño
2020
British Civil Service - Educational Services
Sightline UK
Educativo
Keith Thomas
Director/a
Angry Delayed Customer - British
Actor de episodio
2019
British Civil Service - Educational Services
SightLine
Educativo
Keith Thomas
Director/a
Various Roles: Edward, Colin, Jorgen, Lee - British characters
Actor de episodio
I depicted 4 different British characters in the production
2015
Jason Derulo's Wax Statue
Madam Tussauds
Madam Tussauds
Director/a
Body double for completion of wax statue currently on display in Madam Madam Tussauds
Papel principal
