Lucian Msamati

Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati (born 5 March 1976) is a British actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in theatre, film, television and radio. His notable screen roles include Salladhor Saan in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones'', J.L.B. Matekoni in the BBC/HBO adaptation of ''The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'', David Runihura in the Netflix/BBC thriller '' Black Earth Rising'' and Ed Dumani in the Sky/AMC series ''Gangs of London''.

In theatre, Msamati was the first Black actor to portray Iago, in a 2015 production of ''Othello.'' He has also performed other significant roles such as Toledo in the National Theatre's revival of August Wilson's ''Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'' in 2016, Antonio Salieri in the National Theatre's revival of ''Amadeus'' in 2017–2018, and Arturo Ui in Brecht's ''The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui'' at the Lyric Hammersmith in 2008. Additionally, he portrayed Kevin/Albert in ''Clybourne Park'' by Bruce Norris at the Royal Court Theatre and The Wyndhams Theatre in the West End from 2010 to 2011.

Msamati is a patron of Lewisham Youth Theatre, WildChild and The Actor's Children's Trust (ACT) and currently serves on the board of trustees at the Donmar Warehouse. Provided by Wikipedia