Quick Facts
Born:
1990-12-20
Birthplace:
London, England
Credits:
14 Total Roles
Charles Babalola
Acting
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Biography
Charles Babalola (born 1990 or 1991) is a British actor. He was educated at St Bonaventure's school in London and went on to study drama at Havering College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Upon leaving LAMDA, he received the Alan Bates Award for outstanding graduating actors.
In 2016, he appeared in the film The Legend of Tarzan and in 2018 in Helen Edmundson's film Mary Magdalene as Andrew, one of Jesus's twelve disciples.
In 2018, Babalola finished a five-month run at London's Royal National Theatre production of Network, opposite Bryan Cranston.
In 2022, it was announced that he would lead the upcoming Showtime drama series King Shaka. However, in April 2023, the network shelved the show, and its fate remained uncertain as of June 2023.
In 2016, he appeared in the film The Legend of Tarzan and in 2018 in Helen Edmundson's film Mary Magdalene as Andrew, one of Jesus's twelve disciples.
In 2018, Babalola finished a five-month run at London's Royal National Theatre production of Network, opposite Bryan Cranston.
In 2022, it was announced that he would lead the upcoming Showtime drama series King Shaka. However, in April 2023, the network shelved the show, and its fate remained uncertain as of June 2023.
Known For
The Legend of Tarzan
Kulonga
Black Mirror
Tusk
Gretel & Hansel
The Hunter
Broadchurch
Chaz the Cook
Mary Magdalene
Andrew
Death in Paradise
Kai Johnson
Stan Lee's Lucky Man
Ade Okeyale
The Outlaws
Malaki
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fightland TV | Ezekiel Marshall “Zeek” |
| 2021 | The Outlaws TV | Malaki |
| 2020 | Gretel & Hansel MOVIE | The Hunter |
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene MOVIE | Andrew |
| 2017 | Bancroft TV | DS Andy Bevan |
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan MOVIE | Kulonga |
| 2016 | Thirteen TV | DS Jesse Rawlins |
| 2016 | Stan Lee's Lucky Man TV | Ade Okeyale |
| 2015 | The Coroner TV | Ian Igby |
| 2015 | State Zero MOVIE | Cooper |