Archie Madekwe is a British actor who was named a 2017 Screen International Star of Tomorrow and is best known for his roles in the Apple TV+ series See and the A24 horror film Midsommar.
Archie Madekwe also played a major role in Neill Blomkamp’s sports drama based on a true story, Gran Turismo, and also has upcoming roles in Netflix’s Heart of Stone and Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn.
Archie Madekwe’s Biography
Archie Uchena Madekwe born on 10 February 1995, is a British actor named the 2017 Screen International Star of Tomorrow and is best known for his roles in the Apple TV+ series See (2019–2022) and the A24 horror film Midsommar (2019).
Archie Madekwe was born in South London and his parents divorced when he was young. At the age of 14, he began studying theater at the BRIT School and later joined the National Youth Theatre. He went on to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and left early when he was cast in The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? by Ian Rickson of Edward Albee in the West End against Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo.
Archie Madekwe began his television career in 2014 with an appearance in an episode of the BBC medical series Casualty. He then played Luca in two episodes of the Channel 4 comedy series Fresh Meat in 2016.
In 2017, Archie Madekwe made his West End debut in The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? at Theater Royal Haymarket with Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo. He landed his first movie role as Luke in Teen Spirit after the casting director saw him in the play. That same year, he also appeared in the Channel 4 sitcom Hang Ups.
In 2019, Archie Madekwe began playing Kofun in the Apple TV + See sci-fi series, played Courfeyrac in the BBC One adaptation of Les Misérables, and played Simon in the ‘Ari Aster folk horror series A24 Midsommar. In 2021, he appeared in the film Journey with Colin Farrell and Lily-Rose Depp and voiced Sedgwick in the Emmy-winning “Ice” part of the Netflix animated series Love, Death & Robots.
Archie Madekwe also played a major role in Neill Blomkamp’s sports drama based on a true story, Gran Turismo. He also has upcoming roles in Netflix’s Heart of Stone and Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn.
Archie Madekwe hasn’t revealed much about his personal life or that of his family hence there is nothing known about his early childhood and who his parents or siblings are at the moment but doing well with building his career.
Archie Madekwe’s Nationality
Archie Madekwe is a British national born in Lambeth, London, United Kingdom
Archie Madekwe’s Net Worth
The actual net worth of Archie Madekwe isn’t known but he’s estimated to have a net worth of about $500,000.
Where is Archie Madekwe from?
Archie Madekwe is from Lambeth, a riverside area home to Lambeth Palace, the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, with its 13th-century chapel.
How old is Archie Madekwe?
Born on February 10, 1995, Archie Madekwe is 28 years
Archie Madekwe’s Height & Weight
Archie Madekwe stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and weighs 75 kg (165 lbs)
Archie Madekwe’s Career
Archie Madekwe began his television career in 2014 with an appearance in an episode of the BBC medical series Casualty. He then played Luca in two episodes of the Channel 4 comedy series Fresh Meat in 2016.
In 2017, Archie Madekwe made his West End debut in The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? at Theater Royal Haymarket with Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo. He landed his first movie role as Luke in Teen Spirit after the casting director saw him in the play. That same year, he also appeared in the Channel 4 sitcom Hang Ups.
In 2019, Archie Madekwe began playing Kofun in the Apple TV + See sci-fi series, played Courfeyrac in the BBC One adaptation of Les Misérables, and played Simon in the ‘Ari Aster folk horror series A24 Midsommar. In 2021, he appeared in the film Journey with Colin Farrell and Lily-Rose Depp and voiced Sedgwick in the Emmy-winning “Ice” part of the Netflix animated series Love, Death & Robots.
Archie Madekwe also played a major role in Neill Blomkamp’s sports drama based on a true story, Gran Turismo, and also has upcoming roles in Netflix’s Heart of Stone and Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn.
Archie Madekwe’s Marital Status
Archie Madekwe is not known to be married and is possibly single since there’s no information regarding his love life or being in a relationship with anyone.
Archie Madekwe’s Family & Siblings
Archie Madekwe is the son of Mandy and Stephen Madekwe and the cousin of Ashley Madekwe. His mother is of English descent while his father is of Nigerian and Swiss-German descent but there is no information regarding his siblings.
Why is Archie Madekwe famous?
Archie Madekwe is famous for his roles in the Apple TV+ series See (2019–2022) and the A24 horror films Midsommar (2019), Misérables, and Hang Ups.
Archie Madekwe’s Children
Archie Madekwe is not known to have children at the moment as he’s currently focusing on his career.
Archie Madekwe’s Social Media
On Instagram, Archie Madekwe goes by the handle (@archmadekwe)
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