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Himesh Patel (born 13 October 1990) is a British actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2007–2016), the musical film Yesterday (2019), and the Netflix miniseries Station Eleven (2021–2022). Patel also appeared in the ensemble cast of the Netflix satire Don't Look Up (2021).
Early life
[edit]Patel was born in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, to Indian Gujarati parents.[1] He grew up in the nearby village of Sawtry and attended Prince William School in Oundle.[2]
Career
[edit]Early work and EastEnders
[edit]Patel joined the cast of EastEnders in 2007 as Tamwar Masood, a role he portrayed for nine years until his departure in 2016. During his time on the series, he received positive reviews for his portrayal of the character's development.[3]
Transition to film and international recognition
[edit]In 2019, Patel starred in the musical romantic comedy film Yesterday, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis. The film follows the story of a struggling musician who discovers that he is the only person who remembers The Beatles.[4] Patel performed many of the Beatles songs featured in the film and received critical praise for his performance.[5]
Patel subsequently appeared in Christopher Nolan's film Tenet (2020) in a supporting role.[6] In 2021, he was part of the ensemble cast in the Netflix film Don't Look Up, directed by Adam McKay.[7]
Station Eleven
[edit]Patel starred as Jeevan Chaudhary in the post-apocalyptic drama miniseries Station Eleven (2021–2022), based on the novel by Emily St. John Mandel. His performance received critical acclaim.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Patel has stated in interviews that he began acting and singing at a young age and grew up with a love of British sitcoms and films.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- Yesterday (2019)
- Tenet (2020)
- Don't Look Up (2021)
Television
[edit]- EastEnders (2007–2016)
- Station Eleven (2021–2022)
References
[edit]- ^ "Himesh Patel: 'I've always had a bit of a chip on my shoulder'". The Guardian. 2 January 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Himesh Patel Biography". BBC. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Tamwar Masood actor Himesh Patel to leave EastEnders". Digital Spy. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Himesh Patel: 'It felt like I was in the Beatles for a bit'". The Guardian. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "'Yesterday' Review: A Beatles Fantasy That Will Leave You Wanting to Hold Someone's Hand". Variety. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Tenet Cast: Where You've Seen Them Before". Empire. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Himesh Patel Joins Netflix's 'Don't Look Up'". The Hollywood Reporter. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Himesh Patel On 'Station Eleven', Hope, And Humanity". Nylon. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Himesh Patel on His Unlikely Path From Soap Star to Sci-Fi Breakout". Vanity Fair. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.