Sacha Dhawan, 1984
Actors · May 1, 1984
Sacha Dhawan
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Sacha Dhawan is 42 years old, born May 1, 1984 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Sacha Dhawan transformed British TV into a launchpad for Marvel and prestige drama roles. Born 1 May 1984 in England, he debuted in ITV's Out of Sight (1997–1998) and originated Akthar in The History Boys stage production (2004–2006), reprising the role in its 2006 film. He later played Davos in Marvel's Iron Fist (2017–2018), Count Orlo in Hulu's The Great (2020–2023), and The Master across two Doctor Who episodes. As a Taurus, he channels methodical craft into character-driven ensemble work.
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Biography
Sacha Dhawan is an English actor born 1 May 1984. He began his career in ITV series including Out of Sight (1997–1998), The Last Train (1999), and Weirdsister College (2001–2002), establishing himself as a reliable television presence. His breakthrough came when he originated the role of Akthar in the stage production of The History Boys (2004–2006), a role he carried into the 2006 film adaptation.
Dhawan's career widened across prestige drama and major franchises. He played Paul Jatri in BBC One's Last Tango in Halifax (2012), Waris Hussein in the BBC Two docudrama An Adventure in Space and Time (2013)—a factual account of Doctor Who's 1963 origins—and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Davos in Iron Fist (2017–2018). More recently, he portrayed Count Orlo in Hulu's The Great (2020–2023), a comedic reimagining of Catherine the Great's rise, and returned to science fiction as The Master in Doctor Who across two separate episodes in 2020 and 2022. As an actor, Dhawan balances high-profile genre work with character-focused ensemble television. Born under the Taurus sign, he reflects the sign's reputation for steadiness and craft commitment. Working primarily in British and international productions, he has become a fixture in prestige television.
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Trivia
- He originated Akthar in The History Boys on stage before reprising the same character in its 2006 film adaptation.
- He played Waris Hussein, the actual first director of Doctor Who, in the BBC Two docudrama An Adventure in Space and Time (2013).
- He returned to the Doctor Who universe as The Master, a recurring villain, in 2020 and 2022.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Sacha Dhawan tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sacha Dhawan?
- Sacha Dhawan is 42 years old (born May 1, 1984).
- When is Sacha Dhawan's birthday?
- Sacha Dhawan was born on May 1, 1984.
- What is Sacha Dhawan's zodiac sign?
- Sacha Dhawan is a Taurus, born May 1, 1984.
- What is Sacha Dhawan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sacha Dhawan was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Sacha Dhawan from?
- Sacha Dhawan is from United Kingdom.
- What does Sacha Dhawan do?
- Sacha Dhawan is a actor.
- Is Sacha Dhawan still alive?
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