Danny Sapani
| Danny Sapani | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 November 1970 (age 45) London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
Danny Sapani (born 15 November 1970) is an English actor of Ghanaian descent.[1]
Early life
Sapani was born in London, one of six children of immigrant Ghanaian parents. He was raised in Hackney, and first pursued his interest in acting at the Weekend Arts College in Kentish Town.[2] He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.[3]
Career
Sapani appeared in Danny Boyle's film Trance. His stage credits include August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone and Radio Golf, Errol John's Caribbean classic Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and The National Theatre production of Euripides' Medea. He has also acted in the 2013 Indian action film, Singam II as an international drug lord.[4] His TV roles include appearances on Misfits, Ultimate Force and Blackout, while his television guest appearances include Judge John Deed and the Doctor Who episode "A Good Man Goes to War." as Colonel Manton. Since 2014, Sapani has played the role of Sembene in Showtime's Penny Dreadful.[5]
References
- ↑ Danny Sapani. Dannysapani.com. Retrieved on 6 July 2013.
- ↑ "Interview with Danny Sapani". Flavour Magazine. 5 April 2012.
- ↑ "Where Are They Now?" (PDF). Central School of Speech and Drama. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ↑ 'Singam 2' latest teaser. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (5 June 2013). Retrieved on 6 July 2013.
- ↑ "Danny Sapani Plays 'Sembene' - A "Mysterious" Man From The "Dark Continent" In Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful". Indiewire. 29 April 2014.