Ariyon Bakare
Actor
55 years (Jul 1, 1971)London, England, UK
After decades in the business, Ariyon Bakare is the kind of actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. The role of Guard Commander in 'The Dark Knight' is the one that keeps being brought up. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' belongs on any short list of his work. The filmography runs to some 32 credits between film and television.
Ariyon Bakare
Actor
After decades in the business, Ariyon Bakare is the kind of actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. The role of Guard Commander in 'The Dark Knight' is the one that keeps being brought up. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' belongs on any short list of his work. The filmography runs to some 32 credits between film and television.
12 Movies
Plays Guard Commander
The Dark Knight
2008
Plays Blue Four
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
Plays Greeghan
Jupiter Ascending
2015
Plays Hugh Derry
Life
2017
Plays Darktan (voice)
The Amazing Maurice
2022
Plays Darktan (voice)
The Amazing Maurice: The Waters of Life
Plays Vusisizwe (Joseph)
After the Rain
1999
Plays Ian
Frankie
2019
Plays Elroy
Shoot the Messenger
2006
Plays Rev. Fola
The Secret Laughter of Women
1999
20 TV Shows
Plays Lord Carlo Boreal
His Dark Materials
2019
Plays Darius Prowell
Carnival Row
2019
Plays Richard Beaumont
The Mosquito Coast
2021
Plays Marcus Johnson
New Blood
2016
Plays Stephen Black
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
2015
Plays Morris De La Roux
Mr Loverman
2024
Plays Detective Inspector Clinton Blair
Black Ops
2023
Plays Mehuru
A Respectable Trade
1998
Plays Chief Supt Burridge
Thirteen
2016
Plays Ligur
Good Omens
2019
Plays Alex Gilbey Snr
Karen Pirie
2022
Plays Victor
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Wesley
Dancing on the Edge
2013
Plays Leandro
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Jason Cohu
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Nadif Abdelrashid
Spooks
2002
Plays Carl Drew
Lewis
2007
Plays Astor Henri
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays The Barber
Doctor Who
2024
Plays Peter Antwi
Silk
2011
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Doctor Who
The Barber
2025Season 2
Mr Loverman
Morris De La Roux
2024Season 1
Black Ops
Detective Inspector Clinton Blair · 6 episodes
2023–
The Amazing Maurice
Darktan (voice)
2022
Karen Pirie
Alex Gilbey Snr · 3 episodes
2022–
The Mosquito Coast
Richard Beaumont · 10 episodes
2021–
Don Rodolfo
Carlos
2021
His Dark Materials
Lord Carlo Boreal · 15 episodes
2019–
The Drifters
Cheikh Abdou
2019
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ariyon Bakare and where are they from?
Ariyon Bakare is 55 years old, born on July 1, 1971 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Ariyon Bakare?
Ariyon Bakare is best known for roles in The Dark Knight, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Life.
How many movies has Ariyon Bakare been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Ariyon Bakare has appeared in 12 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Ariyon Bakare's first movie?
The career of Ariyon Bakare began with Dead Bolt Dead (1999).
What is Ariyon Bakare's most recent movie or series?
Ariyon Bakare's most recent release is Mr Loverman, which premiered on October 14, 2024.
What TV shows has Ariyon Bakare appeared in?
On television, Ariyon Bakare has appeared in Doctor Who, Good Omens, His Dark Materials, Carnival Row.
Ariyon Bakare
1971-07-01 · London, England, UK
Ariyon Bakare is an English actor. He has appeared in the BBC One soap opera Doctors as Ben Kwarme, the Amazon Prime television series Good Omens and Carnival Row, and the BBC One and HBO series His Dark Materials. Prior to this, Bakare made appearances on British dramas such as The Bill, Casualty, and Holby City.