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Kingsley Ben-Adir

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Kingsley Ben-Adir
IMDb catches up with "Secret Invasion" stars Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, Ben Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Cobie Smulders, and director Ali Selim to discuss their favorite Samuel L. Jackson movie, whether it's harder to play a hero or a villain, first-day memories on set, the best golfer in the MCU, the chances of Emilia Clarke and Ben Mendelsohn's return to the Star Wars universe, and more.
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Kingsley Ben-Adir was born on 20 November 1986. He is an actor, known for The OA (2016), High Fidelity (2020) and Peaky Blinders (2013).
BornNovember 20, 1986
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BornNovember 20, 1986
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 11 wins & 16 nominations total

    'One Night in Miami' Cast Talks Representation on Screen

    'One Night in Miami' Cast Talks Representation on Screen

    Regina King, director of One Night in Miami, and stars Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir share the first time they saw themselves reflected on screen. They dive deep into the actors and roles that inspired them, and what they hope audiences will take away from their ground-breaking film.
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    Known for

    Brit Marling in The OA (2016)
    The OA
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Karim Washington
    Zoë Kravitz in High Fidelity (2020)
    High Fidelity
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Russell 'Mac' McCormack
    Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders (2013)
    Peaky Blinders
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Col Ben Younger
    Charlie Hunnam in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
    King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
    6.7
    • Wet Stick
    • 2017

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    • Frank & Louis
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    • Kingsley Ben-Adir in Bob Marley: One Love (2024)
      Bob Marley: One Love
      6.2
      • Bob Marley
      • 2024
    • Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Martin Freeman, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in Secret Invasion (2023)
      Secret Invasion
      5.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Gravik
      • 2023
    • Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in Barbie (2023)
      Barbie
      6.8
      • Ken
      • 2023
    • Sarah Snook and Kingsley Ben-Adir in Soulmates (2020)
      Soulmates
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Franklin
      • 2020
    • Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson in The Comey Rule (2020)
      The Comey Rule
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Barack Obama
      • 2020
    • Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in One Night in Miami... (2020)
      One Night in Miami...
      7.1
      • Malcolm X
      • 2020
    • William Jackson Harper in Love Life (2020)
      Love Life
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Grant
      • 2020
    • Zoë Kravitz in High Fidelity (2020)
      High Fidelity
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Russell 'Mac' McCormack
      • 2020
    • Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick in Noelle (2019)
      Noelle
      6.3
      • Jake Hapman
      • 2019
    • Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders (2013)
      Peaky Blinders
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Col Ben Younger
      • 2017–2019
    • Brit Marling in The OA (2016)
      The OA
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Karim Washington
      • 2019
    • Walton Goggins and Joe Dempsie in Deep State (2018)
      Deep State
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Khalid Walker
      • 2018
    • Vera (2011)
      Vera
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Dr. Marcus Summer
      • 2014–2018
    • Liam Neeson in The Commuter (2018)
      The Commuter
      6.3
      • Agent Garcia
      • 2018
    • Diana and I (2017)
      Diana and I
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Russell
      • 2017

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    • Kingsley Ben-Adir in Bob Marley: One Love (2024)
      Bob Marley: One Love
      6.2
      • performer: "Three Little Birds", "Turn Your Lights Down Low", "Guiltiness", "Exodus", "Selassie Is the Chapel"
      • 2024

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    Burning Questions With "Secret Invasion"
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    Burning Questions With "Secret Invasion"
    Burning Questions With "Secret Invasion"
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    Burning Questions With "Secret Invasion"
    'One Night in Miami' Cast Talks Representation on Screen
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      • 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
    • Born
      • November 20, 1986
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      Kingsley was born in Barnet, London, England. His mother, the daughter of Trinidadian immigrants, converted to Judaism. His mother, along with Kingsley and his brother, took on the name "Ben-Adir." The words ben adir are Hebrew, meaning "son of the strong or mighty.".

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    • How old is Kingsley Ben-Adir?
      38 years old
    • When was Kingsley Ben-Adir born?
      November 20, 1986
    • How tall is Kingsley Ben-Adir?
      6 feet 2 inches, or 1.87 meters
    • What is Kingsley Ben-Adir known for?
      King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Peaky Blinders, The OA, and High Fidelity
    • How many awards has Kingsley Ben-Adir won?
      11 awards

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