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. He is best known for his roles as Private Grey on the Sam Mendes's war film 1917 and as Cappo in the 2021 film Pirates. 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]Edusah was 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][5] 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.[6]
In 2021, Edusah took his first leading film role in Pirates,[7][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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
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