Himesh Patel
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Himesh Patel is a British actor born in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, who spent nearly a decade playing Tamwar Masood on the BBC soap 'EastEnders' before breaking into film and prestige television. He starred as a musician who wakes up in a world where the Beatles never existed in 'Yesterday', and joined Christopher Nolan's ensemble in 'Tenet' and the star-studded satire 'Don't Look Up'. He has also appeared in the anthology series 'Black Mirror' and the Netflix film 'Enola Holmes 2'. Patel has built a rapid transition from soap opera regular to internationally recognized character actor.
Himesh Patel
16 Movies
10 Series
Himesh Patel is a British actor born in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, who spent nearly a decade playing Tamwar Masood on the BBC soap 'EastEnders' before breaking into film and prestige television. He starred as a musician who wakes up in a world where the Beatles never existed in 'Yesterday', and joined Christopher Nolan's ensemble in 'Tenet' and the star-studded satire 'Don't Look Up'. He has also appeared in the anthology series 'Black Mirror' and the Netflix film 'Enola Holmes 2'. Patel has built a rapid transition from soap opera regular to internationally recognized character actor.
Movies
Plays Eurylochus
The Odyssey
2026
Plays Dr. Watson
Enola Holmes 3
2026
Plays Mahir
Tenet
2020
Plays Phillip
Don't Look Up
2021
Plays Dr. Watson
Enola Holmes 2
2022
Plays Will
Greedy People
2024
Plays Jack Malik
Yesterday
2019
Plays Aaryan
The Assessment
2025
Plays Keith (voice)
The Amazing Maurice
2022
Plays John Trew
The Aeronauts
2019
Plays Thomas
Good Grief
2023
Plays Wirral (voice)
High in the Clouds
2027
Plays Pavan
Two Dosas
2014
Plays Michael
Enjoy
2021
TV Shows
Plays Tamwar Masood
EastEnders
1985
Plays Nitin
Damned
2016
Plays Jeevan Chaudhary
Station Eleven
2021
Plays Daniel Kumar
The Franchise
2024
Plays Emery Staines
The Luminaries
2020
Plays Jordan Hatwal
Avenue 5
2020
Plays TV Krish
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Mr. Glencuddy
Motherland
2017
Plays Himesh Patel
Ten Percent
2022
Plays Raj Thakker
Bait
2026
Plays Amit
Climaxed
2017
Latest Trailers
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The Odyssey
Full Filmography
High in the Clouds
Wirral (voice)
2027
Film
Bait
Raj Thakker · 1 episode
2026
TV
The Odyssey
Eurylochus
2026
Film
Enola Holmes 3
Dr. Watson
2026
Film
The Assessment
Aaryan
2025
Film
Bubble & Squeak
Declan
2025
Film
The Franchise
Daniel Kumar · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Greedy People
Will
2024
Film
Black Mirror
TV Krish · 1 episode
2023
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Himesh Patel and where are they from?
Himesh Patel is 35 years old, born on October 13, 1990 in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Himesh Patel?
Himesh Patel is best known for roles in Tenet, Don't Look Up, Yesterday.
How many movies has Himesh Patel been in?
Over a 12-year career (since 2014), Himesh Patel has appeared in 16 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Himesh Patel's first movie?
The career of Himesh Patel began with Two Dosas (2014).
What is Himesh Patel's most recent movie or series?
Himesh Patel's most recent release is The Odyssey, which premiered on July 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Himesh Patel appeared in?
On television, Himesh Patel has appeared in Black Mirror, Top Gear, Avenue 5, Station Eleven.
Does Himesh Patel have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Himesh Patel's upcoming work includes: High in the Clouds (2027).
Himesh Patel
1990-10-13 · Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Himesh Jitendra Patel (born October 13, 1990) is a British actor. He began his career portraying Tamwar Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2007–2016). This was followed by roles in the Channel 4 sitcom Damned (2016–2018) and the films Yesterday (2019) and Tenet (2020).
In 2021, Patel starred in the HBO miniseries Station Eleven, earning a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, and appeared in Adam McKay's Netflix film Don't Look Up. He then starred in the films Good Grief (2023), Greedy People (2024), The Assessment (2024) and Bubble & Squeak (2025).Himesh Patel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.