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Nakay Kpaka | |
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| Born | Nyakeh Kpaka 1990 (age 34–35) London, England, UK |
| Education | Drama Centre London |
Nakay Kpaka (born Nyakeh Kpaka, 1990)[1] is an English actor.
Born in London to Muslim Sierra Leonean parents[2], Kpaka attended Drama Centre London[1] whose alumni include Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender, Emilia Clarke, Helen McCrory, Colin Firth, and Pierce Brosnon, graduating from the BA Acting course in 2014.[3]
In May 2014, Kpaka was added to the cast of the ITV television series Grantchester (TV series).[4] In July of 2014, he joined the cast of Chris Chibnall's BAFTA-winning TV drama Broadchurch, playing the son of Oscar-nominated British actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste.[5]
In 2015 Kpaka then appeared in Tom Stoppard's comedy-drama Arcadia (play) as Ezra Chater, produced by English Touring Theatre with Dakota Blue Richards leading.[6]
The following year in 2016 Kpaka then appeared in Much Ado About Nothing as Cludio, produced by Theatr Clwyd and directed by Tamara Harvey.[7]
In July 2016 Kpaka was then cast in his first feature film as Reg in the ensemble cast thriller The Commuter starring Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson, directed by Juame Collet-Serra, with release by Studio Canal and Lionsgate.[8] Principal photography started July 25 2016 at Pinewood Studios[9], with additional photography in New York City.[10]
Personal Life
[edit]Legal Issues
[edit]In October 2016, Kpaka was convicted for sexual assault and sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment.[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Commuter | Reg | [13] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Whitechapel (TV series) | Blythe Huddart | |
| 2015 | Grantchester | Walter Sterling | One episode |
| 2015 | Broadchurch | Jonah Bishop (season 2) | Recurring role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Nakay Kpaka IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Nakay Kpaka - The British Blacklist: Much Ado About Nothing Interview". The British Blacklist and Instagram. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ "Rachel, the play". Finborough Theatre. September 30, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Grantchester: Grantchester, a new six-part drama for ITV" (PDF). Life of Wylie. October 1, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Broadchurch Fandom". Broadchurch Wiki. April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (December 19, 2014). "Casting announced for English Touring Theatre's Arcadia". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Cole, Emily (May 23, 2016). "Casting announced for Much Ado About Nothing at Theatr Clwyd". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 13, 2016). "'The Commuter' Adds Trio, Sets October 2017 Arrival In U.S.". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 13, 2016). "Liam Neeson action-thriller 'The Commuter' sets shoot and release dates". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ White, James (September 21, 2015). "Liam Neeson Starring In The Commuter". Empire Online. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Simpson, John (October 27, 2016). "TV actor assaulted women as they slept". The Times. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ Kirk, Tristan (October 26, 2016). "Broadchurch actor jailed for sex assaults on sleeping women". London Standard. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "The Commuter". Releases. April 17, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2025.