Ncuti Gatwa
Rwandan-Scottish actor in Doctor Who
Born
October 15th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An actor began his career in theater before gaining recognition in the television series 'Sex Education', where he portrayed Eric Effiong. The role garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. In 2021, cast as the Fifteenth Doctor in the iconic series 'Doctor Who', becoming the first Black actor to lead the franchise. The performance is highly anticipated as the series returns for new adventures.
Portrayed Eric Effiong in 'Sex Education'
Cast as the Fifteenth Doctor in 'Doctor Who'
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