Himesh Patel
Actor
36 years (Oct 13, 1990)Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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
Actor
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.
17 Movies
Plays Eurylochus
The Odyssey
2026
Plays Mahir
Tenet
2020
Plays Phillip
Don't Look Up
2021
Plays Dr. Watson
Enola Holmes 3
2026
Plays John Trew
The Aeronauts
2019
Plays Dr. Watson
Enola Holmes 2
2022
Plays Will
Greedy People
2024
Plays Keith (voice)
The Amazing Maurice
2022
Plays Jack Malik
Yesterday
2019
Plays Aaryan
The Assessment
2025
Plays Keith (voice)
The Amazing Maurice: The Waters of Life
Plays Thomas
Good Grief
2023
Plays Wirral (voice)
High in the Clouds
2027
Plays Pavan
Two Dosas
2014
Plays Michael
Enjoy
2021
10 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 Himesh Patel
Ten Percent
2022
Plays Amit
Climaxed
2017
Plays Raj Thakker
Bait
2026
Plays TV Krish
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Mr. Glencuddy
Motherland
2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Himesh Patel and where are they from?
Himesh Patel is 36 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, The Odyssey.
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 Tottenham ‘Til I Die, which premiered on August 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Himesh Patel appeared in?
On television, Himesh Patel has appeared in Black Mirror, Top Gear, Station Eleven, Avenue 5.
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.