Omari Douglas
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1994-03-24
    • Born Place: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, UK

Omari Douglas

Omari Douglas is an English actor, singer, and dancer who has quickly risen to prominence through his acclaimed work in both theater and television. Born in Wolverhampton, England, he trained at the prestigious Arts Educational Schools in London. He began his career on the stage, performing in numerous productions, including Wise Children and Jesus Christ Superstar. His theatrical work has earned him significant recognition, including an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in a 2021 revival of the play Constellations.Douglas's breakthrough screen role came in 2021 with his powerful performance as Roscoe Babatunde in Russell T Davies's critically acclaimed miniseries It's a Sin, for which he received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The role, which followed a young gay man in London during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s, brought him international attention and cemented his status as a rising star. Since then, he has continued to build a diverse body of work, appearing in shows like I Hate Suzie Too and Nolly, and the film Rye Lane. He is also credited with a role as Mohammed in the 2024 film And Mrs.

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