Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar Actor is known for his versatility & ability to portray a variety of characters. He excels at delivering subtle yet powerful performances in dramatic,comedic genres.

  Born in : London, United Kingdom

  Age: September 18, 1981(43 years old).

  Achievement:

• British Academy Television Award: Best Actor Adeel Akhtar received the British Academy Television Award in 2017 for his role as the “Murdered By My Father” actor.
  
  
• Nominations and critical acclaim: He has also received a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Channel 4’s Utopia, as well as a nomination for a British Academy Film Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role.
  
  
• British Academy Television Award: Best Supporting Actor Akhtar earned praise for his performance on BBC One’s Sherwood and won the British Academy Television Award.
  
  
• Other Recognitions: He received two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards for his role in Sweet Tooth.

   Awards:

• British Academy Television Award Best Actor
  
  
• BAFTA Nomination Best Supporting Actor
  
  
• British Academy Film Award Nomination

   Extra info:

• Adeel akhtar is a London-born son of a Pakistani dad and an Indokenyan mother. From 1991 to 1994, he attended Cheltenham College Junior School. He then went on to study at Cheltenham College Newick House between 1994 and 1999. He initially pursued a law degree from Oxford Brookes University to fulfill his father’s desire for him become a lawyer. His passion for acting, however, led him to the Actors’ Studio, in New York. There, he developed his acting skills and began a successful career.
  
  Career and Achievements :
  
  
• Adeel’s career is marked by outstanding accomplishments and critical acclaim. In 2017, Adeel Akhtar achieved a major milestone by winning the British Academy Television Award as Best Actor. This was for his captivating portrayal of “Murdered by My Father.” This award was a testament to his extraordinary talent and his impact on both audiences and critics.
  
  
• Akhtar was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of “Utopia”, demonstrating his versatility and his ability to give depth to his characters. In addition, his performance in “Ali & Ava”, which was a remarkable one, earned him a nomination for the British Academy Film Award in the Best Actor in a Lead Role category. This further cemented his status as a distinguished actor.
  
  Notable Works of Art and Recognition :
  
  
• Adeel is best known for his roles as Adeel in “Four Lions”, “The Big Sick” and “Enola Sherlock.” He has been widely recognized for his ability to effortlessly transition between dramatic and comedic roles.