Nonso Anozie

Nonso Anozie skill in bringing unique and memorable personalities to life on screen, contributing to his success and recognition as a performer

  Birthplace: London, United Kingdom

  Age: 17th November 1978 (44 years old)

  Achievement:

• Nonso Anozie became the youngest artist to play King Lear professionally: He was the artist who first performed the role of King Lear professionally on stage, showcasing his early talents and dedication to his craft.
• Award in the field of Othello: Anozie secured an Ian Carlson Award in 2004 for his outstanding performance in Othello. In the same year, he also became the first non-Chinese person to win the Mongolia Stage Performance Award in China.
• Television Recognition: For his performance in the Netflix series “Sweet Tooth” (2021), Nonso Anozie received a Children’s and Family Emmy Award and earned a nomination for a BAFTA award.

  Awards:

• Ian Charleson Award
• Magnolia Stage Performance Award
• Children’s and Family Emmy Award

  Extra info:

• Nonso Anozie, a British model and actor of Nigerian Igbo descent, graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2002. He is renowned for his roles in films such as RocknRolla, Ender’s Game, and Cinderella, as well as his role in the popular series Game of Thrones.
• Nonso Anozie stands 6’5″ (1.98 meters) tall.
• Early in his career, Anozie studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, achieving significant success on stage. In the summer of 2002, he became the youngest actor in theatre history to play Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” winning the Ian Charleson Award in 2004 for his performance in “Othello.”
• Television roles: Anozie is known for his appearance in various television shows, including his roles in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2012), The Sky show Dracula (2013), The CBS show Zoo (2015-2017), and the Netflix series Sweet Tooth (2021). For his role in Sweet Tooth, he received the Children’s and Family Emmy Award and was nominated for a BAFTA award.
• Movie Roles: Anozie has featured in several notable films, including RocknRolla, Atonement, and the 2008 British crime-drama film Cass, which portrayed the life of Cass Pennant .