Lucian Msamati

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.8297

Gender

Male

Birthday

05-Mar-1976

Age

(50 years old)

Place of Birth

London, England

Also Known As
  • Wina Msamati
  • Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati

Lucian Msamati

Biography

Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati (born 5 March 1976) is an British-Tanzanian actor, writer, director and producer . His notable screen roles include Salladhor Saan in the HBO series Game of Thrones, J.L.B. Matekoni in the BBC/HBO adaptation of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, David Runihura in the Netflix/BBC thriller Black Earth Rising, Ed Dumani in the Sky/AMC series Gangs of London and Cardinal Adeyemi in Conclave. He is also known for his work in theatre and radio.


Credits

National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors (2012) Character: Dromio of Syracuse
Separated at birth, two sets of twins collide in the same city for one crazy day, as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale.
This Fortress Built By Nature This Fortress Built By Nature (2020) Character: N/A
At the height of the global lockdown, two journalists unravel the web of shady deals and frightening incompetence behind their government's response to the pandemic.
Zog and the Flying Doctors Zog and the Flying Doctors (2021) Character: Lion (voice)
Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather forces them to land at the palace, Pearl is locked up by her uncle, the king.
The Bike Thief The Bike Thief (2020) Character: Victor
To the Rider his moped is everything. As a pizza delivery driver it is his livelihood. As a breadline straddling, immigrant father it is his family’s anchor. It takes his wife to work. It gets his daughter to school. So when one night the moped is stolen, his world collapses. He has to get back his bike – or replace it – in whatever way possible, before his next shifts starts. If he fails, he won’t just lose his job, he will lose it all. He tries to ask the few familiar faces for help in this unfamiliar, disorienting city. However, as he runs out of time and his options are wearing thin, his moral compass begins to crack and he grows more and more willing to forgo his conscience in order to save himself and his family.
The Score The Score (2022) Character: The Photographer
Mike and Troy, two small-time crooks, go to a roadside cafe for a meeting they hope to make a big profit from.
National Theatre Live: 'Master Harold'... and the boys National Theatre Live: 'Master Harold'... and the boys (2019) Character: Sam
St George's Park Tea Room, Port Elizabeth, 1950. On a long rainy afternoon, employees Sam and Willie practise their steps for the finals of the ballroom dancing championship. Hally arrives from school to hide out in his parents' tea room. These two men have been unlikely best friends to Hally his whole life. But it is apartheid era South Africa: he's Master Harold, and they are the boys. Tony Award-winning playwright Athol Fugard's semi-autobiographical and blistering masterwork explores the nature of friendship, and the ways people are capable of hurting even those they love.
RSC Live: Othello RSC Live: Othello (2015) Character: Iago
Othello is the greatest general of his age. A fearsome warrior, loving husband and revered defender of Venice against its enemies. But he is also an outsider whose victories have created enemies of his own, men driven by prejudice and jealousy to destroy him. As they plot in the shadows, Othello realises too late that the greatest danger lies not in the hatred of others, but his own fragile and destructive pride.
Breaking Point Breaking Point (2023) Character: Martin
Two adopted brothers filled with resentment for each other after the loss of their mother, united in their love of breakdancing, find themselves thrust together as they embark on a journey for the Gold. ​
See How They Run See How They Run (2022) Character: Max Mallowan
In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Constable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.
The International The International (2009) Character: General Charles Motomba
An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
Conclave Conclave (2024) Character: Adeyemi
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
The Good Liar The Good Liar (2019) Character: Beni
Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.
The Battle to Beat Malaria The Battle to Beat Malaria (2024) Character: Self - Narrator
In medical science, there’s been no longer harder fight than against malaria. This is the inside story of a historic new vaccine - from the Oxford lab behind the COVID jab.
Landjäger Landjäger (2023) Character: John Harms
Martin and Constanze retreat to a secluded holiday home in northeastern Germany for his 60th birthday - he yearns for fishing and fine dining, she a lavish city party. En route they meet Gaby, the local innkeeper. Joined by Martin’s old friend and his young mistress Lene, they toast and rejoice, until a stranger knocks, pleading in an unknown language for help.
National Theatre Live: Amadeus National Theatre Live: Amadeus (2017) Character: Antonio Salieri
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God.
National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2021) Character: Friar Laurence
An adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy set in modern-day Italy where two young lovers strive to transcend a violent world where Catholic and secular values clash.
The Legend of the Sky Kingdom The Legend of the Sky Kingdom (2003) Character: Italiano (voice)
Three children make a daring escape from the underground city in which they are slaves of the Evil Emperor, and go in search of the fabled Sky Kingdom and the great Prince Ariel.
Okavango: A Flood of Life Okavango: A Flood of Life (2021) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A great flood arrives in a desert kingdom, transforming a dustbowl into a vast and lush wetland, in one of the most diverse habitats on earth. This breath-taking blue-chip natural history film is a journey through Okavango’s seasons, seen through the eyes of an indigenous River Bushman. Our storyteller guides us through the course of Okavango’s flood and into a savage drought, interweaving intimate and spectacular wildlife stories. The arrival and disappearance of precious water determines the destiny of the millions of animals that call Okavango home. For many, the flood is a lifeline. For others, it brings the greatest challenges. Everyone lives or dies by this epic event. It is the heartbeat of the Kalahari.



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