David Ajala, 1986
Actors · May 21, 1986
David Ajala
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David Ajala is 40 years old, born May 21, 1986 in United Kingdom · Gemini.
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About
David Ajala played a Starfleet officer across five seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, cementing himself as a fixture in sci-fi television. Born in England in 1986, he carved out a career in prestige TV and film roles—from the CW's Supergirl to the indie drama Starred Up. A Gemini, he brings curiosity and adaptability to every character he inhabits.
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Biography
David Ajala is an English actor born on 21 May 1986. He built his reputation across television and film, with breakout roles in prestige projects: he appeared in the indie thriller Starred Up (2013) and the drama Brotherhood (2016). On screen, Ajala became widely recognised for playing Book in Star Trek: Discovery (2020–2024), a role that spanned five seasons and made him a mainstay of the franchise. He also starred in the CW's Supergirl (2018–2019) and the Syfy series Nightflyers (2018), cementing his place in genre television. In 2025, he joined the NBC revival of Law & Order, extending his presence in prestige network drama. As a Gemini born in May, Ajala embodies the sign's trademark versatility—moving fluidly between sci-fi spectacle, indie cinema, and procedural television. Actors develop complex characters across multiple mediums, balancing scriptwork, director collaboration, and long-form storytelling. Born in Great Britain, Ajala represents the UK's consistent pipeline of skilled dramatic performers to international productions.
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Trivia
- Starred Up (2013), his breakout film role, premiered at the London Film Festival before earning international distribution.
- He has appeared in three distinct sci-fi universes: the Arrowverse (Supergirl), the Syfy original universe (Nightflyers), and Paramount's Star Trek canon (Discovery).
- His Law & Order casting in 2025 marks his first major network procedural, expanding beyond the genre and serialised television that defined his earlier career.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. David Ajala reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is David Ajala?
- David Ajala is 40 years old (born May 21, 1986).
- When is David Ajala's birthday?
- David Ajala was born on May 21, 1986.
- What is David Ajala's zodiac sign?
- David Ajala is a Gemini, born May 21, 1986.
- What is David Ajala's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Ajala was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is David Ajala from?
- David Ajala is from United Kingdom.
- What does David Ajala do?
- David Ajala is a actor.
- Is David Ajala still alive?
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