Dev Patel, born on April 23, 1990, is a British actor and filmmaker who has garnered numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including a British Academy Film Award and recognition on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.
Patel’s acting journey commenced with his portrayal of Anwar Kharral in the E4 teen drama series Skins (2007). However, it was his breakout role in Danny Boyle’s acclaimed drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008) that propelled him to international prominence, earning him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Following this success, Patel’s career flourished with leading roles in comedy-dramas like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and its sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), as well as the science fiction thriller Chappie (2015). Additionally, he impressed audiences with his supporting role in the HBO series The Newsroom (2012–2014).
His portrayal of Saroo Brierley in the drama Lion (2016) garnered critical acclaim, earning him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Patel’s career continued to thrive with roles in independent films such as Hotel Mumbai (2018), The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019), and The Green Knight (2021). In 2024, he marked his directorial debut with the action film Monkey Man.
| Name | Dev Patel |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23/04/1990 |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 188 CM |
| Father | Raju Patel |
| Mother | Anita Patel |
| Sibling | Trushna Patel |
| Educational Qualification | High School Graduate |
| School (s) | Longfield Primary School, Whitmore High School |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| English | Slumdog Millionaire |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 2008 | Black Reel Awards | Best Actor | Slumdog Millionaire | |
| 2008 | Black Reel Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Slumdog Millionaire | |
| 2008 | British Independent Film Awards | Most Promising Newcomer | Slumdog Millionaire | |
| 2008 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Newcomer | Slumdog Millionaire | |
| 2008 | Critics' Choice Awards | Best Young Actor in a Movie | Slumdog Millionaire | |
| 2008 | National Board of Review Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Slumdog MillionairePerformance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Slumdog Millionaire | |
| 2016 | AACTA Awards | Best International Supporting Actor | Lion | |
| 2016 | Santa Barbara International Film Festival | Virtuosos Award | Lion | |
| 2017 | AACTA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lion | |
| 2017 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Lion | |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Italia Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Lion | |
| 2022 | Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | The Green Knight | |
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