Nikki Amuka-Bird (born 27 February 1976) is a Nigerian-born British actress of the stage, television, and film. Early life Amuka-Bird was born in Delta State, Nigeria, where her father still lives. She left there as a young child with her mother and was brought up in England, Lagos and in Antigua. [1] Nikki Amuka-Bird Actress IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Play trailer 1:28 Hard Sun (2018) 6 Videos 38 Photos Amuka-Bird was born in Nigeria, but grew up in the UK and in Antigua. She abandoned her dancing aspirations after suffering a back injury. After attending LAMDA, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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From Jane Austen's Persuasion to sci-fi comedies and action thrillers, Nikki Amuka-Bird is driven by strong characters. The actor talks about mourning her mum, colour-blind casting and being. Nikki Amuka-Bird. Actress: Jupiter Ascending. Amuka-Bird was born in Nigeria, but grew up in the UK and in Antigua. She abandoned her dancing aspirations after suffering a back injury. Apr 29, 2022 5:45am PT First Look Image of Nikki Amuka-Bird in Survival Thriller 'Jericho Ridge' (EXCLUSIVE) By K.J. Yossman Courtesy of Pip First look images have been unveiled of Nikki. BAFTA-nominated British actress Nikki Amuka-Bird, who starred in M. Night Shyamalan's 2021 thriller Old and will soon be seen in Graham Moore's The Outfit and Persuasion alongside Dakota Johnson,.
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‘Old’ Star Nikki AmukaBird Boards Survival Thriller ‘Jericho Ridge
T he actor Nikki Amuka-Bird, 46, was born in Nigeria and raised in Lagos, Antigua and west London. She trained at Lamda and began her career at the RSC. She was Bafta-nominated for the BBC's. Nikki Amuka-Bird ("The Outfit") will play the lead in Will Gilbey's "Jericho Ridge.". BAFTA award-winner Gilbey ("A Lonely Place to Die") also wrote the screenplay for the feature. Nikki Amuka-Bird January 2023 On my radar On my radar: Nikki Amuka-Bird's cultural highlights The actor on a double dose of Greek tragedy, the real-life drama of basketball, and a perfect day. 2000. Forgive and Forget as Nicky. 1999. Bad Girls ( 6 episodes) as Paula Miles ( 1 episode) as PO Miles. 1996. Silent Witness ( 1 episode) as Det. Supt. Gaynor Jenkins. All. Department. Nikki Amuka-Bird (born 27 February 1976) is a Nigerian-born British actress of the stage, television, and film.
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Nikki AmukaBird interview 'I love the opportunities of colourblind
KNOCK AT THE CABIN stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, "Mindhunter"), Ben Aldridge ("Fleabag," "Our Girl"), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Old, "Avenue 5"), Abby Quinn (Little Women, "Mad About. A former dancer turned stage star, and now the muse of the Young Vic's new artistic director — Nikki Amuka-Bird is taking flight. She talks plays, passion and the power of Kwame Kwei-Armah.
During this phone interview with Collider, Avenue 5 showrunner/writer/executive producer Iannucci and actress Nikki Amuka-Bird , who plays mission control director Rav Mulcair, talked about. At the New York premiere, 'Knock At The Cabin' Star Nikki Amuka-Bird shares about her second film working with M. Night Shyamalan, how the director uses fear.
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Nikki Amuka-Bird. Highest Rated: 85% The Outfit (2022) Lowest Rated: 26% The Omen (2006) Birthday: Feb 27, 1976. Birthplace: Delta, Nigeria. Rex/Shutterstock. Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird and Ken Leung have boarded the cast of M. Night Shyamalan 's top-secret movie. They join previously announced stars Eliza Scanlen, Thomasin McKenzie.