Lucian Msamati
British actor · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1976 · age 50
Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati is a British-Tanzanian actor, director, producer, and writer. He is known for his work in theatre, film, television and radio.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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Something wrong?A life in dates
Run AwaySeries, Cornelius Faber2024
ConclaveFilm, Adeyemi
The Battle to Beat MalariaFilm, 20242023
Best InterestsSeries, Derek
Breaking PointFilm, 2023Martin2022
Slow HorsesSeries, Oliver Nash
See How They RunFilm, 2022Max Mallowan2021
National Theatre Live: Romeo and JulietFilm, Friar Laurence
Zog and the Flying DoctorsFilm, 2021Lion (voice)2020
The Bike ThiefFilm, Victor2019
His Dark MaterialsSeries, John Faa
National Theatre Live: 'Master Harold'... and the boysFilm, 2019Sam
The Good LiarFilm, 2019Beni2017
Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsSeries, Director
National Theatre Live: AmadeusFilm, 2017Antonio Salieri2015
RSC Live: OthelloFilm, Iago2012
The Hollow CrownSeries, Bishop of Carlisle
National Theatre Live: The Comedy of ErrorsFilm, 2012Dromio of Syracuse2010
LutherSeries, Ken Barnaby2009
The InternationalFilm, General Charles Motomba2008
Ashes to AshesSeries, Tobias Ndbele2005
Doctor WhoSeries, Guido2003
The Legend of the Sky KingdomFilm, Italiano (voice)1976Born5 March 1976People around Lucian
Close ties
Jim Carter Duets: John Faa, also in The Good Liar (2019)
Tom Hooper Directed His Dark Materials
Ben Whishaw Also in Richard II and The International
Robert Harris Produced Conclave (2024)
Ruth Wilson Also in His Dark Materials and See How They Run
James Cosmo Also in His Dark Materials and Hostage
Edward Berger Directed Conclave (2024)
Gareth Evans Directed Gangs of London
Euros Lyn Directed His Dark Materials
Mark Lewis Jones Also in Gangs of London and The Good Liar
Xavier Gens Directed Gangs of London
Brían F. O'Byrne Also in The International and Conclave
Paapa Essiedu Also in Gangs of London and Kiri
Rupert Goold Directed Richard II (2012)
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd Also in RSC Live: Othello and See How They Run
Marcela Said Directed Gangs of London
Corin Hardy Directed Gangs of London
Tessa Ross Produced Conclave (2025)
Charles Sturridge Directed The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Nima Nourizadeh Directed Gangs of London
Otto Bathurst Directed His Dark Materials
Pippa Bennett-Warner Also in See How They Run and Gangs of London
Loris Loddi Also in The International and Conclave
Joseph Mydell Also in National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors (2012)
Known for
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Conclave 2024
The Good Liar 2019
See How They Run 2022
The International 2009
Also in Deutsch
Filmography 20
44 credits on file
Television 24
Media & music
About this person
His notable screen roles include Salladhor Saan in the HBO series Game of Thrones, J.L.B. Matekoni in the BBC/HBO adaptation of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, David Runihura in the Netflix/BBC thriller Black Earth Rising, Ed Dumani in the Sky/AMC series Gangs of London and Cardinal Adeyemi in Conclave.
