Ariyon Bakare, 1971
Writers · July 1, 1971
Ariyon Bakare
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Ariyon Bakare is 54 years old, born July 1, 1971 in United Kingdom · Cancer.
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About
Ariyon Bakare made British television history in 1998 as the first Black man to lead a BBC period drama, playing Mehuru in the BAFTA-nominated miniseries A Respectable Trade. Born in 1971, the English actor, writer, and director has since built a prolific career across theatre, television, and film, with major roles in Good Omens, His Dark Materials, and Doctor Who. In 2025, he won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for Mr Loverman. A Cancer born under life-path 8, Bakare channels ambition and influence into both creative work and activism [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Ariyon Bakare made British television history in 1998 as the first Black man to lead a BBC period drama, playing Mehuru in A Respectable Trade, a BAFTA-nominated miniseries. The Guardian described his performance as "powerful and understated… conveying dignity, intellect, and the quiet fury of a man surviving under unimaginable constraint". Born in 1971, Bakare is an English actor, writer, and director with an extensive résumé spanning theatre, television, and film. His television credits include Doctors, Good Omens, His Dark Materials, Carnival Row, Thirteen, Karen Pirie, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Doctor Who, and Mr Loverman. In 2025, he won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Mr Loverman. Beyond acting, Bakare has directed for television and received development funding from the UK Film Council for his debut feature Kodak Cowboy. He founded iC4RE, a racial justice initiative, and has long served as an ambassador for WaterAid, delivering a keynote speech at St James's Palace in 2025 on global water access and social justice. As a screenwriter and actor, Bakare works across multiple mediums. Born under the zodiac sign Cancer [enrichments], he embodies the sign's emotional depth and protective instinct, qualities evident in his socially conscious work. His life-path number 8 reflects his drive toward influence and material mastery in service of justice [F1, enrichments].
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Trivia
- In 1998, Bakare became the first Black man to play a lead role in a BBC period drama.
- He won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2025 for his role in Mr Loverman.
- Bakare founded iC4RE, a racial justice initiative, and is a long-time ambassador for WaterAid.
- He received development funding from the UK Film Council for his debut feature Kodak Cowboy.
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Numerology
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Driven and business-minded. Ariyon Bakare extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Ariyon Bakare?
- Ariyon Bakare is 54 years old (born July 1, 1971).
- When is Ariyon Bakare's birthday?
- Ariyon Bakare was born on July 1, 1971.
- What is Ariyon Bakare's zodiac sign?
- Ariyon Bakare is a Cancer, born July 1, 1971.
- What is Ariyon Bakare's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ariyon Bakare was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Ariyon Bakare from?
- Ariyon Bakare is from United Kingdom.
- What does Ariyon Bakare do?
- Ariyon Bakare is a writer.
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