Zackary Momoh

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Zackary Momoh
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Momoh at the Los Angeles premiere of Doctor Sleep
BornJuly 1988 (age 35)
Lambeth, London, England
Alma mater Identity School of Acting
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Zackary Momoh (born July 1988) is a British actor. He began his career in theatre [1] and made his feature film debut in A United Kingdom (2016). [2] On television, he is known for his roles in the Netflix crime drama Seven Seconds (2018) and the HBO fantasy series The Nevers (2021). [3] [4]

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Early life

Momoh was born in the South London Borough of Lambeth. He is of Nigerian descent. He participated in talent shows growing up. He began his studies in business marketing at university before deciding he wanted to pursue a career in acting. [5] He trained part-time at Identity School of Acting (IDSA). [6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The Prize FighterThomas MolineauxShort film; voice role
2011The Swordsman of TrelawnyLeonard ParkinsonShort film; voice role
2013Spongebob Squarepants 4D Attraction: The Great Jelly RescueShort film
OthelloOthello (understudy) / Various National Theatre Live
2014Clap!ZackShort film
2016 A United Kingdom Oluwu
2017 American Assassin ZachUncredited
2018Twelfth NightAntonio
2019 The Kill Team Sergeant Bruer
Harriet John Tubman
Doctor Sleep David Stone

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011 Holby City GabrielEpisode: "Keep On Keeping On"
Doctors Kelvin WattsEpisode: "Who's the Daddy?"
2014 Doctors Hasan HarunaEpisode: "Fast and Furious"
2015Hot PepperAntonWeb series; episode: "One-Night Stand"
2016 Camping BiggsEpisode #1.3
2017 No Offence Manni Attah7 episodes
2018 Seven Seconds Seth ButlerMain role
2019 Death in Paradise Harrison Green2 episodes
2021-2023 The Nevers Dr Horatio CousensMain role

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Palm, Wine and StoutFemiUK tour
2013 Othello OthelloCLF Art Cafe, London
Othello (understudy) / Various Royal National Theatre, London
From Morning to Midnight Various
2014 To Kill a Mockingbird Tom Robinson Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London [7]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2014 The Offies Best CastOthelloNominated [8]

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