Dev Patel

Dev Patel is a British actor and filmmaker recognized for his work in film and television. Patel began his career playing Anwar Kharral in the E4 teen drama "Skins." He landed the role with no prior professional acting experience. His career trajectory shifted when he was cast as Jamal Malik in the Academy Award-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire." The film won eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Patel's performance earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Patel expanded his career with leading roles in the comedy-dramas "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," the science fiction thriller "Chappie," and a supporting role in the HBO series The Newsroom. He also portrayed Indian mathematical prodigy Srinivasa Ramanujan in "The Man Who Knew Infinity." His portrayal of Saroo Brierley in "Lion," co-starring Nicole Kidman, earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Patel won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for this performance.

Continuing to take on diverse projects, Patel starred as the titular character in Armando Iannucci's adaptation of Charles Dickens' "The Personal History of David Copperfield," receiving a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He starred in "The Green Knight," based on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, directed by David Lowery, and appeared in Wes Anderson's "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," an adaptation of a short story by Roald Dahl.

Patel expanded his creative scope by directing, co-writing, producing, and starring in the action thriller "Monkey Man." The film premiered at South by Southwest and received the Headliner Audience Award. "Monkey Man" garnered nominations at the Critics Choice Association's Super Awards, including Best Action Movie and Best Actor in an Action Movie, and Patel was recognized by the London Film Critics' Circle with a nomination for Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker of the Year. In 2026, Patel was announced as the director, co-writer, producer, and lead actor of "The Peasant," an action-thriller that marks A24's first production in India.

Patel's professional recognition includes over 70 nominations and 27 wins, with honors such as a BAFTA win, an Academy Award nomination, and two Golden Globe nominations. He was included in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Patel has spoken about the importance of representation for young Indian and British-Indian actors in major films. His ongoing work in acting, directing, and producing continues to contribute to the global film industry.