Naomi Ackie
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Naomi Ackie is a British actress born in London, who built an acclaimed stage and screen career before landing high-profile blockbuster roles. She played Jannah, a Resistance fighter, in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' and later took the title role of Whitney Houston in the biopic 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody', earning widespread critical praise. Her earlier work includes the British drama series 'Master of None' and stage productions in London. Ackie has moved rapidly from supporting franchise roles to biopic lead in a short span of years.
Naomi Ackie
18 Movies
7 Series
Naomi Ackie is a British actress born in London, who built an acclaimed stage and screen career before landing high-profile blockbuster roles. She played Jannah, a Resistance fighter, in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' and later took the title role of Whitney Houston in the biopic 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody', earning widespread critical praise. Her earlier work includes the British drama series 'Master of None' and stage productions in London. Ackie has moved rapidly from supporting franchise roles to biopic lead in a short span of years.
Movies
Plays Roberta
Shelter
2026
Plays Nasha
Mickey 17
2025
Plays Jannah
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Plays Frida
Blink Twice
2024
Plays Donna De Freitas
The Thursday Murder Club
2025
Plays Caitlyn Corr
Clayface
2026
Plays Lydie
Sorry, Baby
2025
Plays Sade
I Love Boosters
2026
Plays Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
2022
Plays Anna
Lady Macbeth
2016
Plays Professor
2073
2024
Plays Grace
The Corrupted
2019
Plays Gloria
The Score
2022
Plays Mona
Yardie
2018
Plays Council Worker
Damilola, Our Loved Boy
2016
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Clayface
Full Filmography
Clayface
Caitlyn Corr
2026
Film
I Love Boosters
Sade
2026
Film
Shelter
Roberta
2026
Film
The Thursday Murder Club
Donna De Freitas
2025
Film
Sorry, Baby
Lydie
2025
Film
Mickey 17
Nasha
2025
Film
2073
Professor
2024
Film
Blink Twice
Frida
2024
Film
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Whitney Houston
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Naomi Ackie and where are they from?
Naomi Ackie is 34 years old, born on August 22, 1991 in Walthamstow, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Naomi Ackie?
Naomi Ackie is best known for roles in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Mickey 17, Blink Twice.
How many movies has Naomi Ackie been in?
Over a 11-year career (since 2015), Naomi Ackie has appeared in 18 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Naomi Ackie's first movie?
The career of Naomi Ackie began with I Used to Be Famous (2015).
What is Naomi Ackie's most recent movie or series?
Naomi Ackie's most recent release is I Love Boosters, which premiered on May 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Naomi Ackie appeared in?
On television, Naomi Ackie has appeared in The End of the F***ing World, Doctor Who, Master of None, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Does Naomi Ackie have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Naomi Ackie's upcoming work includes: Clayface (2026).
Naomi Ackie
1991-08-22 · Walthamstow, London, England, UK
Naomi Sarah Ackie (born 22 August 1991) is an English actress. She is known for her television roles in The End of the F***ing World (2019), for which she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Master of None (2021). Her film roles include Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022), Blink Twice (2024), Sorry, Baby (2025), and Mickey 17 (2025).Naomi Ackie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.