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- Birthday: 1992-07-23
- Born Place: England, UK
Tosin Cole
Tosin Cole is an accomplished American-born British actor, known for his diverse roles across British television and film. He was born on July 23, 1992, in Florida, United States, to parents of Nigerian heritage. At the age of eight, his family moved from New York to London, England, where he was raised and attended Abbey Wood Secondary School in Greenwich. He discovered his passion for acting through the Intermission Youth Theatre, which he credits with shaping him into the actor he is today.Cole began his on-screen career in 2010, starring in the BBC teen drama "The Cut" and the "EastEnders" spin-off "EastEnders: E20." He then secured a regular role as Neil Cooper in the popular soap opera "Hollyoaks" from 2011 to 2012. After leaving "Hollyoaks," he continued to build his filmography with appearances in movies like "Gone Too Far!" (2013), "Burning Sands" (2017), and "Unlocked" (2017). He also had a small role as X-Wing pilot Lieutenant Bastian in the blockbuster "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015).However, Tosin Cole gained significant international recognition for his main role as Ryan Sinclair, a companion to Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor, in the iconic BBC science fiction series "Doctor Who" from 2018 to 2021. This role made him a familiar face to millions of viewers worldwide. After his departure from "Doctor Who," he continued to take on impactful roles, including Medgar Evers in the critically acclaimed film "Till" (2022) and Moses Johnson in the AMC legal drama "61st Street" (2022). In 2024, he played Tyrone Downie in the biographical drama "Bob Marley: One Love" and also starred as Michael in the Netflix series "Supacell." Cole's career demonstrates his versatility and commitment to diverse storytelling, making him a rising talent in the industry.
