Malachi Kirby

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Actor

Birth Date: September 20, 1989

Age: 34 years old

Born in 1989 in London, England, Malachi Kirby was a shy child, so his mother enrolled him in art and acting classes. He continued to study acting at the Identity School, along with his classmate John Boyega. In 2008, Kirby made his first professional on screen roles with supporting parts in two BBC procedurals, "Casualty" (BBC One, 1986-) (the longest running emergency medical drama) and "Silent Witness" (BBC One, 1996-). His first leading role came in the BBC TV movie "My Murder" (BBC, 2012), a true-life story about Shakilus Thompson (played by Boyega in the film), a young man who was lured to his death in 2008. Kirby played one of the young men found guilty of the crime. The 2011 Evening Standard Theatre Awards shortlisted him as Outstanding Newcomer for his performance in the play "Mogadishu," about a black student and white teacher involved in a school incident. In 2014, he had an arc on the venerable BBC soap opera "EastEnders" (BBC One, 1985-). Next up was a supporting role in an episode of the iconic sci-fi series "Dr. Who" (BBC One 1963-1989; 2005-) in 2015. The next year Kirby gained international attention when he played Kunta Kinte in 2016 adaptation "Roots" (The History Channel, 2016). Based on the book by Alex Haley, Kirby played the role made famous in 1977 by LeVar Burton.

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My Name Is Leon

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Tufty Burrows
Show
2022

Boiling Point

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Tony
Movie
2021

Small AxeStream

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Darcus Howe
Miniseries
2020
97%

DevilsStream

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Oliver Harris
Series
2020
33%

DevilsStream

Director
Series
2020
33%

Roots

Actor
Kunta Kinte
Show
2016

Fallen

Actor
Roland
Movie
2016

Dough

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Shaun
Movie
2015

Vodka Diaries

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DJ Dee Danger
Show
2014

The Last Showing

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Clive
Movie
2014

Kajaki

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Snoop
Movie
2014

Gone Too Far

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Yemi
Movie
2013

Jonah

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Juma
Movie
2013

My Murder

Actor
Show
2012

Offender

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Harry
Movie
2012

Sunday Brunch

Guest
Show
2011

Black MirrorStream

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Stripe
Series
2011
83%

DoctorsStream

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