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43 Total Roles
Sule Rimi
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Biography
Sule Rimi – Nigerian-British actor, born April 9 in Nigeria, raised in England. Originally studied law before training in theatre at the University of Glamorgan. He worked as a DJ and bartender in Cardiff while building his acting career, with his stage career taking off after marquee revivals of Lynn Nottage's Sweat (Donmar Warehouse) and Arthur Miller's All My Sons (National Theatre, 2019, opposite Sally Field and Bill Pullman).
His most notable television roles include Lieutenant Gorn in Star Wars: Andor (2022), Paul Pullman in The Day of the Jackal (2024), Councilor Tarisk in Foundation (2021, 2025), Dr. Busasa in Black Earth Rising (2018), Gabe Gardner in Classified (2023), Captain Knox in The English (2022), and DS Keane in Unforgotten (2015). He has also appeared in Doctor Who (2025), Death in Paradise, Strike Back, Manhunt, and Casualty.
His most notable television roles include Lieutenant Gorn in Star Wars: Andor (2022), Paul Pullman in The Day of the Jackal (2024), Councilor Tarisk in Foundation (2021, 2025), Dr. Busasa in Black Earth Rising (2018), Gabe Gardner in Classified (2023), Captain Knox in The English (2022), and DS Keane in Unforgotten (2015). He has also appeared in Doctor Who (2025), Death in Paradise, Strike Back, Manhunt, and Casualty.
Known For
Andor
Lieutenant Gorn
Foundation
Councilor Tarisk
The Day of the Jackal
Paul Pullman
The Machine
Dr. Giwa-Amu
Starter for 10
Marcus
Doctor Who
Omo Esosa
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box
Chef
The English
Captain Knox
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Something Pointless MOVIE | Headmaster |
| 2025 | Bury Your Gays MOVIE | Kelly's Dad |
| 2025 | To Love a Narcissist MOVIE | Luca |
| 2024 | The Day of the Jackal TV | Paul Pullman |
| 2024 | The One That Got Away TV | Alex Hinton |
| 2024 | Doctor Who TV | Omo Esosa |
| 2024 | The After MOVIE | Stewart |
| 2023 | Classified TV | Gabe Gardner |
| 2023 | Stillness MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | A Warrior's Dance MOVIE | Baba |