Ariyon Bakare
Ariyon Bakare | |
|---|---|
| Born | London,England |
| Education | WAC Arts College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Television | |
Ariyon Bakare() is an English actor. He has appeared in theBBC Onesoap operaDoctorsasBen Kwarme,theAmazon Primetelevision seriesGood OmensandCarnival Row,and the BBC One andHBOseriesHis Dark Materials.Prior to this, Bakare made appearances on British dramas such asThe Bill,Casualty,andHolby City.
Early life and education
[edit]Ariyon Bakare was born around 1971, of a Nigerian father. Growing up, he lived all aroundeast London.Due to conflict with his father, Bakare left his family home at the age of 15, and completed his education while homeless for a year. He was close to his stepmother.[1]
Six months after returning home and reconciling with his father, at the age of 17, Bakare moved fromLondontoNew Yorkto pursue dance as a career. He trained as dancer at various conservatories, includingAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater.Two years into his training, he was informed that dancers often retire at a young age. The next day, he gave dance up, and began focusing on acting. He moved back to London at the age of 20, and began studying acting atDrama Centre London.[1]
His first professional job was with theRoyal Shakespeare Company(RSC). He stated that while performing with the RSC, he also worked on jobs in Scotland, as well as learning scriptwriting and singing soul and opera music.[1]
Career
[edit]Film and television
[edit]From 2001 to 2005, Bakare portrayed the role ofBen Kwarmein theBBCsoap operaDoctors.[2]
After leavingDoctors,Bakare returned to direct and write several episodes. He then co-wrote and starred in the Channel dramaStealing Lives.In November 2008, he appeared as a villain in the BBC dramaSpooks,and in October 2009, he made an appearance inCasualty.[3]
In 2011, Bakare played a mini-cab driver, Carl Lucas, in the last episode of the sixth series ofLaw & Order UK,first broadcast in 2012. He appeared inDancing on the Edge,first broadcast in 2013, as Wesley Holt, a band manager. Bakare later appeared inDoctor Who,in the 2015 episode, "The Woman Who Lived",alongsideMaisie Williams.He played the antagonist of the episode, a lion-like creature called Leandro.[4]
He had a cameo as a Rebel pilot inRogue One: A Star Wars Story.In 2019, he began appearing in theBBCTV seriesHis Dark Materials,in the role ofLord Boreal.[1]
In 2022 He played the older version of character Alex Gilrey who is a long term murder suspect in the BBC TV mini series Karen Pirie which was based on the Inspector Karen Pirie series by Val McDermid.
Stage
[edit]Bakare's theatre credits include productions at theRSCand theLyric Hammersmith.He played Florindo inTim Supple's staging ofA Servant to Two Mastersat theYoung Victheatre.[citation needed]
He starred oppositeJanet Suzmanin the British premiere ofDream of the Dog,where he played a South African nattily-clad architect, "Look Smart".[5]
Awards and nominations
[edit]For his role inDoctors,Bakare was nominated forBest Actorat the2004 British Soap Awards.[6]
He was nominated for anIan Charleson Awardfor the role of Florindo inA Servant to Two Mastersat the Young Vic.[when?][citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | After the Rain | Vusisizwe (Joseph) | |
| 1999 | The Secret Laughter of Women | Rev. Fola | |
| 1999 | Dead Bolt Dead | The Thug | |
| 2000–2001 | Family Affairs | Adrian Scott | Series regular |
| 2001–2005 | Doctors | Ben Kwarme | Series regular |
| 2006 | Shoot the Messenger | Elroy | |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | Guard Commander | |
| 2009 | Happy Ever Afters | Wilson | |
| 2012 | Full Firearms | Laslo | |
| 2013 | Lewis | Carl Drew | episode “Intelligent Design” |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Greeghan | |
| 2015 | Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell | Stephen Black | 7 episodes |
| 2015 | Dusha shpiona | Sam | |
| 2015 | Doctor Who | Leandro | Episode: "The Woman Who Lived" |
| 2016 | Thirteen | Chief Superintendent Burridge | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Silent Witness | Father Daws | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Death in Paradise | Astor Henri | Episode: Flames of Love |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Blue Four | |
| 2017 | Life | Hugh Derry | |
| 2019 | Frankie | Ian | Film |
| 2019 | Good Omens | Ligur | Miniseries |
| 2019–2020 | His Dark Materials | Lord Boreal | Main role |
| 2019-2023 | Carnival Row | Darius | Recurring role |
| 2022 | The Amazing Maurice | Darktan | Voice |
| 2022 | Wedding season | Vince | |
| 2022 | The Mosquito Coast | Richard | Series regular |
| 2023 | Black Ops | Detective Inspector Clinton Blair |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | God of Carnage | Alan | Lyric Theatre |
References
[edit]- ^abcdEkpoudom, Aniefiok (11 October 2020)."Ariyon Bakare: 'Everything has fallen into place'".the Guardian.Retrieved21 December2020.
At 49, and after 25 years in the trade,...
- ^"BBC One - Doctors - Ben Kwarme".BBC.Retrieved20 September2019.
- ^"'Love Is A Sacrifice'".Digital Spy.Retrieved21 December2020.
- ^"Doctor Who: The Woman Who Lived, review: 'stand-out episode'".The Daily Telegraph.26 October 2015.
- ^Cavendish, Dominic (4 May 2010)."Dream of the Dog at the Finborough Theatre, review".The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved3 December2014.
- ^"British Soap Awards 2004 - winners list".Digital Spy.Retrieved26 January2020.
External links
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| People | |
- English people of Nigerian descent
- English people of Yoruba descent
- English male stage actors
- English male radio actors
- English male voice actors
- English male film actors
- English television writers
- English television directors
- English male soap opera actors
- 21st-century English male actors
- Black British male actors
- English male Shakespearean actors
- Royal Shakespeare Company members
- Male actors from London
- Yoruba male actors
- Living people
- English male television writers