Cyril Nri
Actor
65 years (Apr 25, 1961)Nigeria
Cyril Nri is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. Another entry worth naming is 'Roald Dahl's The Witches'. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'.
Cyril Nri
Actor
Cyril Nri is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. Another entry worth naming is 'Roald Dahl's The Witches'. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'.
23 Movies
Plays First Order Officer
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Plays Chief Doorman
Roald Dahl's The Witches
2020
Plays Ricket
Backdraft 2
2019
Plays Dr. Wilson
Long Time Dead
2002
Plays Forensics
Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy
1998
Plays Ade
Father's Day
2013
Plays Edna May
Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You
2022
Plays Adam Hale
Jellyfish
2019
Plays Priest
Besieged
1998
Plays Council Computer Operator
The Steal
1995
Plays Cassius
Julius Caesar
2012
Plays Harold Sabola
Strapless
1989
Plays Emmauel
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles
2018
Plays Restaurant Manager
Bad Day
2008
Plays Edna May
The Act
2020
Plays Polonius
RSC Live: Hamlet
2016
21 TV Shows
Plays Graham
This Life
1996
Plays Lance Sullivan
Cucumber
2015
Plays Lord Danbury
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
2023
Plays The Shopkeeper
The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
Plays Schaca
Arabian Nights
2000
Plays Raymond Ayanike
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Patrick
On the Edge
2018
Plays Chair
Class
2016
Plays Father Anselm
The ABC Murders
2018
Plays Stuart
Daddy Issues
2024
Plays Mr Gardner
Crims
2015
Plays Brian
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993
Plays Supt Adam Okaro
Murder Investigation Team
2003
Plays Parker
Missing You
2025
Plays Mr. Joseph Whitnell
Critical
2015
Plays Warren Barber
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Mayor Joseph Richards
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Stuart Crowe
Pie in the Sky
1994
Plays Warwick Sowande
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Dr Obote
Goodnight Sweetheart
1993
Plays Quincy Peacock
Zapped
2016
Latest Trailers
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Every Time I See A Yellow Car
Full Filmography
Every Time I See A Yellow Car
Therapist
2026
Missing You
Parker
2025Season 1
Daddy Issues
Stuart
2024Season 1
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Lord Danbury
2023Season 1
Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You
Edna May
2022
National Theatre Live: Trouble in Mind
Sheldon Forrester
2021
The Act
Edna May
2020
Roald Dahl's The Witches
Chief Doorman
2020
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
First Order Officer
2019
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Cyril Nri and where are they from?
Cyril Nri is 65 years old, born on April 25, 1961 in Nigeria.
What are the most famous roles of Cyril Nri?
Cyril Nri is best known for roles in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Roald Dahl's The Witches, Wicked Little Letters.
How many movies has Cyril Nri been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Cyril Nri has appeared in 23 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Cyril Nri's first movie?
The career of Cyril Nri began with Borderland (1988).
What is Cyril Nri's most recent movie or series?
Cyril Nri's most recent release is Every Time I See A Yellow Car, which premiered on March 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Cyril Nri appeared in?
On television, Cyril Nri has appeared in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Midsomer Murders, Death in Paradise, Missing You.
Cyril Nri
1961-04-25 · Nigeria
Cyril Nri is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. Another entry worth naming is 'Roald Dahl's The Witches'. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'.