Kingsley Ben-Adir, 1986
Actors · February 28, 1986
Kingsley Ben-Adir
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Kingsley Ben-Adir is 40 years old, born February 28, 1986 in United Kingdom · Pisces.
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About
Kingsley Ben-Adir is a British actor born in 1986. He gained recognition playing pathologist Marcus Summer in ITV's Vera and private detective Karim Washington on Netflix's The OA. Ben-Adir starred as Malcolm X in One Night in Miami... (2020), winning the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer, and later portrayed Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love (2024). As a Pisces, he channels depth and emotional range into transformative character work.
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Biography
Kingsley Ben-Adir is a British actor born in 1986. His television credits span genres: he played pathologist Marcus Summer across ITV's Vera (2014–2018), private detective Karim Washington on Netflix's The OA (2019), and Colonel Ben Younger in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders (2017–2019). He also appeared as Gravik in the superhero miniseries Secret Invasion (2023). Ben-Adir's breakthrough film role came as Malcolm X in Amazon Studios' One Night in Miami... (2020), for which he won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer. He continued his ascent by portraying Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love (2024). As an actor, Ben-Adir works across television, film, and streaming platforms, embodying historical and fictional figures with precision. Born under Pisces, his interpretive approach often draws on emotional and psychological depth. His career demonstrates sustained range across prestige television and major studio releases.
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Trivia
- Ben-Adir won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer for his role as Malcolm X in One Night in Miami....
- He played Colonel Ben Younger in BBC's Peaky Blinders during its 2017–2019 run.
- His television work spans ITV, Netflix, BBC, and Marvel miniseries productions.
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Numerology
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Kingsley Ben-Adir often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kingsley Ben-Adir?
- Kingsley Ben-Adir is 40 years old (born February 28, 1986).
- When is Kingsley Ben-Adir's birthday?
- Kingsley Ben-Adir was born on February 28, 1986.
- What is Kingsley Ben-Adir's zodiac sign?
- Kingsley Ben-Adir is a Pisces, born February 28, 1986.
- What is Kingsley Ben-Adir's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kingsley Ben-Adir was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Kingsley Ben-Adir from?
- Kingsley Ben-Adir is from United Kingdom.
- What does Kingsley Ben-Adir do?
- Kingsley Ben-Adir is a actor.
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