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Abdul Salis

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Abdul Salis
Born (1979-07-06) 6 July 1979 (age 46)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active
  • 2002–2013
  • 2018–present

Abdul Wahab Mumuni (born 6 July 1979), known professionally as Abdul Salis, is a British actor.[1] He played paramedic Curtis Cooper on Casualty, the longest-running medical drama broadcast in the UK.[2]

Career

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Television

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Salis has appeared in numerous television roles, including The Hidden City (2002), Casualty (2008–09), Trevor's World of Sport (2003), and the Doctor Who episode "Fear Her" (2006), in which he played Kel from the council. He starred in the CBBC series M.I. High, in the episode "The Big Bling," as footballer Ben Lacy. In Father Brown (2019), season 7, episode 2, "The Passing Bell," he portrayed Enoch Rowe, an immigrant farm labourer from Trinidad.[3] In January 2019, Salis appeared in EastEnders as Caden James.

In June 2020, Salis was announced to play Eamon Valda in Amazon's forthcoming The Wheel of Time.[4] In 2022, he appeared as recurring character Sebastian in Catherine Tate’s six-part mockumentary sitcom Hard Cell, released on Netflix.[5][6]

Cinema

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Salis' film credits include Love Actually (2003), Welcome Home (2004),[7] Animal (2004), and Sahara (2005). In Love Actually, he played Tony in the storyline involving Colin Frissell.[8] The 2006 film Flyboys loosely portrayed aviation pioneer Eugene Jacques Bullard and the Lafayette Flying Corps; Salis played Eugene Skinner, a character inspired by Bullard. In 2025, he starred in F1 as Dodge Dowda, the chief mechanic of the fictional F1 team APEX Grand Prix.[9]

Stage

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On stage, Salis has performed in Blood Wedding and The Road at the Orange Tree Theatre, as well as Joe Guy with Tiata Fahodzi. He appeared in the 2006 production of The Exonerated at London’s Riverside Studios. In 2010, he portrayed David Taylor in the stage production of War Horse at the New London Theatre.[10] In 2018, he played the roles of Kwame / Simon / Wole in Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams at the National Theatre.[11][12][13]

Radio

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In May 2013, Salis played the roles of Sable, Sump, Clarence, and Homeless Man in a BBC radio adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, adapted by Dirk Maggs.[14] He also reprised his role as Barry in Trevor's World of Sport on Radio 4 between 2004 and 2007.

Video games

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Salis played the role of Joseph Morello in The Dark Pictures: The Devil in Me.[15]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2003 Love Actually Tony [16]
2004 Welcome Home Isaac [7]
2005 Sahara Oumar [7]
2006 Flyboys Eugene Skinner [17]
2024 Mufasa: The Lion King Chigaru [18]
2025 F1 Dodge Dowda [9]
Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 Doctor Who Kel Fear Her Guest star [19]
2008 M.I. High Ben Lacy Guest star [20]
2008-2009 Casualty Curtis Cooper [21]
2019 Father Brown Enoch Rowe Guest star [3]
2021 The Wheel of Time Eamon Valda [22]
2022 Hard Cell Sebastian [5]
2025 Beyond Paradise Dr Lionel Jennings Guest star [23]
Video games
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me Joseph Morello [24][15]

References

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  1. ^ "Abdul Salis". IMDb. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Abdul Salis". holby.tv. 13 January 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  3. ^ a b "BBC - Father Brown - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  4. ^ "New Cast Members Revealed". Wheel of Time TV Series. 15 December 2019. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  5. ^ a b Ekong, Uduak-Abasi (12 April 2022). "'Hard Cell': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything You Need to Know". Collider. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  6. ^ Kanter, Jake (30 July 2021). "'Hard Cell': Netflix Rounds Out Cast For Catherine Tate Prison Comedy Series". Deadline. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  7. ^ a b c "Abdul Salis • Actor". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 16 January 2006. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  8. ^ Hickson, Ally. "Where Are They Now? "Love Actually" Edition". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  9. ^ a b "The key cast members for 'F1 The Movie' and who they play". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  10. ^ "War Horse cast changes from 14 April at the New London". London Theatre Guide. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  11. ^ "Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams". Alfred Fagon Award. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  12. ^ "Barber Shop Chronicles: Exploring the Play at Home" (PDF). nationaltheatre.org.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  13. ^ Cavendish, Dominic (3 December 2017). "Barber Shop Chronicles, Dorfman Theatre, National, review: 'I didn't want it to end'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  14. ^ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere - The Abbot of the Black Friars". BBC. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  15. ^ a b Mills, Kiera (30 November 2022). "The Devil In Me Voice Actors And Cast". GGRecon. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  16. ^ Hough, Quinn; Moser, Zachary (5 July 2021). "Love Actually Cast Guide: Where The Actors Are Now". ScreenRant. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  17. ^ "blackfilm | features | FLYBOYS: An Interview with Abdul Salis By Wilson Morales". www.blackfilm.com. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  18. ^ "Mufasa: The Lion King". Disney UK. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  19. ^ "Abdul Salis Movies and Shows - Apple TV". Apple TV. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Schedule - BBC Programme Index". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 February 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  21. ^ "New face for Casualty". Metro. 19 February 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  22. ^ Asher-Perrin, Emmet (1 July 2020). "The Wheel of Time Has Cast Two Whitecloak Leaders". Reactor. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  23. ^ Omotade, Lade (3 June 2025). "'Beyond Paradise's Kris Marshall Talks About His "Beautiful Reunion" With 'Love Actually' Co-Star". Collider. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  24. ^ Kacprzak, Kacper (17 November 2022). "The Dark Pictures The Devil in Me Actors List – Full Game Cast". Games Atlas. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
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