Arinzé Kene
Actor

Arinzé Kene Net Worth

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Arinzé Kene is an incredibly talented actor and writer from Lagos, Nigeria, who was raised in Hackney, London. After dropping out of university after two months to pursue acting full time, Kene quickly made a name for himself in the theatre and screen industries. He has starred in West End productions of Daddy Cool and Lion King, and won an Edinburgh Fringe Award for his performance in Been So Long. His first major on-screen performance was in 2010's Freestyle. Kene's talent and ability to bring any role to life is on par with the most praised and revered A-list actors, and hopefully he will be given more varied lead roles in the near future.
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Who is it? Actor, Writer
Occupation Actor, Playwright

💰 Net worth

. He has achieved significant success in his career, earning critical acclaim for his performances on stage and screen. Kene's ability to effortlessly portray diverse characters with depth and authenticity has garnered him a loyal fan base and numerous accolades. In addition to acting, he has also proven his skills as a writer, penning powerful and thought-provoking works. With his immense talent and growing popularity, it is no surprise that his net worth is expected to range from $100K to $1M in 2024. As an influential figure in the entertainment industry, Arinzé Kene continues to captivate audiences and inspire aspiring artists around the world.

Biography/Timeline

2009

Kene has appeared in stage productions such as playing Simba in The Lion King, Daddy Cool, and in June 2009 played strutting lothario Raymond LeGrendre in the musical Been So Long, based on Ché Walker's 1998 play, which opened at the Young Vic. Kene also plays the lead in 2010 UK Film Council feature Freestyle.

2010

He won the 2010 award for Most Promising Playwright at The Offies (Off West End award). His latest play, Little Baby Jesus at the Oval House, has been nominated for Best New Play in The Offies 2011. He is a member of the series 3 writing team for EastEnders: E20. In April 2011, his casting as Rocco in Hollyoaks was announced.

2011

In January 2011, his play Suffocation opened at the Oval House Theatre in London.

2014

In 2014 he played Corporal Kinders in the first series of the BBC One military drama Our Girl.

2016

From 6 October to 3 December 2016 Kene acted and sang in the role of Sam Cooke in the Donmar Warehouse production of the European premiere of One Night in Miami, a play by Kemp Powers

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