Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Biography

Sope Dirisu is a British actor born in London to Nigerian parents, educated at Bedford Modern School and the University of Birmingham. He began his career with the Royal Shakespeare Company's Open Stages Programme and later trained with the National Youth Theatre. Dirisu made his film debut in 2016 and gained recognition for his roles in Gangs of London and Mr. Malcolm's List, a period drama he also starred in as the titular character.