Elliot Edusah
Elliot Edusah | |
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| Born | 9 March 1997 London, England |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Elliot Edusah (born 9 March 1997) is a British actor. His films include Pirates (2021). On television, he is known for his roles in Steve McQueen's Small Axe (2020) and the Paramount+ series The Crow Girl (2025–).
Early life
[edit]Edusahwas born on 9 March 1997 in London, England, UK,[1] He attended the BRIT School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[2]
Career
[edit]Edusah's career began at the National Theatre's international touring production of Inua Ellams's Barbershop Chronicles. He portrayed Samuel during the production's regional and international tour.[3] Following his stage success and after his work on Barbershop Chronicles, Edusah later moved into screen acting with supporting roles in film and television. In 2019, he appeared as a British soldier in Sam Mendes's war film 1917.[4] Speaking about the role, he said he valued the opportunity to help represent the contribution of Black soldiers in a mainstream historical film.[5][6] In 2020, he appeared in the BBC television film Sitting in Limbo, the Netflix science fiction film Outside the Wire, and Alex Wheatle, an episode of Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe.[7]
In 2021, Edusah took his first leading film role in Pirates,[8] He played Cappo, the manager of the Ice Cold Crew.[9][10] In 2023, Edusah joined the principal cast of the television series Django, a Western co-produced by Sky and Canal+.[11][12] He portrayed Andrew Ellis, a Unionist soldier involved in the Battle of Gettysburg, alongside Matthias Schoenaerts and Noomi Rapace.[13]
Edusah joined the cast of The Crow Girl, In 2024 a psychological crime thriller television series.[14] Adapted by Milly Thomas from the Scandinavian noir novels by Erik Axl Sund.[15][16] He reprised the role for the series second season, which premiered in July 2026.[17] During this period, Edusah was also cast in Mike Leigh's comedy-drama feature film, Hard Truths.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Habit of Beauty | Dex | |
| 2018 | Gone (After Lysistrata) | Tay | Short film |
| 2019 | 1917 | Private Grey | |
| 2021 | Outside the Wire | Adams | |
| 2021 | Pirates | Cappo[18] | |
| 2024 | Hard Truths | Sofa Client | |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sitting in Limbo | David | Television film |
| 2020 | Small Axe | Valin | Anthology: Alex Wheatle |
| 2023 | Django | Andrew Ellis | 2 episodes |
| 2025–present | The Crow Girl | Mike Dilliston | Main role |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Barbershop Chronicles | Samuel | National Theatre, London |
References
[edit]- ↑ Waruguru, Grace (2021-05-20). "25 young black British actors and actresses to watch in 2026 - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "Elliot Edusah | A.R.T." americanrepertorytheater.org. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ Allen, Jim (2018-10-10). "Theater Preview: THE BARBERSHOP CHRONICLES (Freud Playhouse at UCLA)". Stage and Cinema. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben. "'Blue Story', '1917' actors to lead Reggie Yates' directorial debut 'Pirates' for BBC Films (exclusive)". Screen. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ "Elliot Edusah". Cool America. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Phelan, Zehra (22 November 2021). "Reggie Yates, Jordan Peters, Elliot Edusah & Reda Elazouar on the feel-good comedy Pirates". Flavour Mag. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ↑ "Small Axe: Interview with Alex Wheatle, Elliot Edusah & Sheyi Cole". Words of Colour. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Cremona, Patrick. "Elliot Edusah had "best time of his life" on Reggie Yates's Pirates | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ O'Reilly, Brianna (24 November 2021). "In Conversation With: Elliot Edusah, Jordan Peters, and Reda Elazouar". The Black Project. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ↑ Staff, Wonderland (2021-11-22). "Elliot Edusah Talks All Things Pirates Ahead Of Its Release". Wonderland. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Phelan, Zehra (2023-01-18). ""Where are you running from?" Full trailer drops for Sky series 'Django'". HeyUGuys. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "Trailer revealed for Sky Original drama Django, starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Noomi Rapace, Nicholas Pinnock and Lisa Vicari". Sky Group. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ Mitchell, Tamika (2023-03-28). "Elliot Edusah Talks … Django | The British Blacklist". Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Ford, Lily (27 November 2024). "Paramount+ U.K. Releases First Look at Thriller 'The Crow Girl'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "First look: The Crow Girl (Paramount+)". Bristol Film Office. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- 1 2 "The Crow Girl: Everything You Need To Know". Paramount+. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "The Crow Girl S2 by Elliot Edusah". Curtis Brown. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ Whittemore, Liz (2022-03-12). "SXSW 2022 review: 'PIRATES' is a feelgood throwback filled with relatable shenanigans". Reel News Daily. Retrieved 2026-07-30.