Lucian Msamati

Actor

Born: March 5, 1976 (50 years old)

Place of birth: London, England

Biography

Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati (born 5 March 1976) is an British-Tanzanian actor, writer, director and producer . 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. He is also known for his work in theatre and radio.

Filmography (30)

• Breaking Point (2023, ★ 7)
• National Theatre Live: Amadeus (2017, ★ 7.4)
• Luther (2010, ★ 7.8)
• Alan Bennett's Talking Heads (2020, ★ 7.6)
• Game of Thrones (2011, ★ 8.5)
• The International (2009, ★ 6.3)
• The Good Liar (2019, ★ 6.7)
• Zog and the Flying Doctors (2021, ★ 6.5)
• National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2021, ★ 6.1)
• See How They Run (2022, ★ 6.3)
• Conclave (2024, ★ 7.2)
• The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2009, ★ 6.7)
• Doctor Who (2005, ★ 7.6)
• Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017, ★ 7)
• Urban Myths (2017, ★ 7.4)
• His Dark Materials (2019, ★ 7.8)
• Spooks (2002, ★ 7.7)
• The Hollow Crown (2012, ★ 7.4)
• The Score (2022, ★ 5.3)
• Kiri (2018, ★ 6.2)
• Black Earth Rising (2018, ★ 6.4)
• Hostage (2025, ★ 6.7)
• Best Interests (2023, ★ 6.6)
• Death in Paradise (2011, ★ 7.5)
• Gangs of London (2020, ★ 7.8)
• Taboo (2017, ★ 7.9)
• The Chemistry of Death (2023, ★ 6.5)
• Horizon (1964, ★ 7.4)
• Run Away (2026, ★ 6.6)
• The Bike Thief (2020, ★ 4.8)