Lucian Msamati
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He has also appeared in a number of stage productions, including the National Theatre's production of Othello. He has won numerous awards for his work, including a BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Lucian Msamati is a British actor born on March 5, 1976. He is best known for his roles in The International (2009), The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) and Tro Choi Vuong Quyen (2011). He has won a BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and has also appeared in a number of stage productions, including the National Theatre's production of Othello.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day March 05, 1976
Age 47 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries
Other names Wiina Msamati
Occupation Actor and playwright

💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)

Lucian Msamati, a renowned actor born in 1976, has garnered considerable success throughout his career. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around $1.3 million. With his exceptional talent and versatility, Lucian has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the acting world. From theater to television and film, he has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades for his performances. Lucian's impressive net worth is a testament to his dedication and talent, and it is likely to continue to grow as he takes on more challenging and rewarding roles in the entertainment industry.

Biography/Timeline

1994

In 1994 Msamati and school friends, Shaheen Jassat (deceased), Craig and Gavin Peter, Kevin Hanssen, Roy Chizivano, Sarah Norman founded what would become Zimbabwe's acclaimed Over the Edge Theatre Company in Harare, later joined by Erica Glyn-Jones, Zane E Lucas, Chipo Chung, Karin Alexander, Rob Hollands and Michael Pearce. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary in December 2004 having flown the Zimbabwe flag across Europe, the US and South Africa. The last few years have seen individual members pursuing other interests. Though not officially disbanded, there are no immediate plans of an Over the Edge reunion. From 1998 to 2001, the company performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland; some plays were written by Msamati.

1995

Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati was born in the United Kingdom and brought up in Zimbabwe by his Tanzanian parents, a Doctor and a nurse; he is the eldest of four siblings. His primary education began at Olympio Primary School in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, and continued at Avondale Primary School in Harare, Zimbabwe. After secondary education at Prince Edward School in Harare, he studied towards a BA Honours Degree in French and Portuguese at the University of Zimbabwe from 1995–97.

2003

He permanently moved to the UK in 2003, and now resides in London.

2008

He has also appeared in several television productions, including episodes of the television series Ultimate Force and Spooks. In 2008 he took on his most prominent role, playing JLB Matekoni in the BBC/HBO-produced series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. He has guest starred in episodes of the BBC television series Luther, Ashes to Ashes, Doctor Who, Taboo, and Death in Paradise, as well as playing the part of the pirate Salladhor Saan in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

2009

Msamati appeared in the film The International (2009). Other film credits include Lumumba (1999), directed by Raoul Peck; animated feature The Legend of the Sky Kingdom; Dr. Juju (2000), directed by Roger Hawkins and Richard II, directed by Rupert Goold.

2010

In November 2010 Msamati was appointed Artistic Director of British-African theatre company Tiata Fahodzi, until being succeeded in 2014 by Natalie Ibu. He has continued to work with Tiata Fahodzi, directing Boi Boi is Dead in February–March 2015.

2015

In spring 2015, Msamati became the first black actor ever to play Iago in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of Othello.

2016

Currently starring in Amadeus at the Royal National Theatre (2016/17)

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