Gbola Adewunmi Actor
British actor with authentic RP, American and Nigerian accents, also portraying an East African accent for BBC's Heart & Soul: Forgiveness - suited to UK, US, African and international casting, including US productions filming in Europe and the UK. His range spans ranger, doctor, villain, double agent and cheating husband, including leads in The Chameleon and award-winning short Poachers; his portrayal of reformed assassin Hieronymous Burton in The Continental (John Wick spin-off) led producers to write him an extra scene. Trained in stage combat, firearms and military-tactical work, he is a Tier 1 actor at Identity School of Acting (alumni: Letitia Wright, Damson Idris etc.). Recent auditions: Oscar Finlay in Reacher, Mr Loomis in The Artful Dodger; finals for Pepsi and Specsavers.
Overview
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Nigeria
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Yoruba language (mother tongue), English – American (fluent)
Born1970, Lagos, Nigeria
Age range41 - 51
Height173 cm
Ethnic typesAfro-American, Black / African descent
Place of residenceLondon - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Possible accommodationLondon - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Lagos (Nigeria)
Real nameGbolahan
MembershipsActors Equity Association (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Yoruba language (mother tongue), English – American (fluent)
Accents African (native accent), English (native accent), Afro-American (very good), African (Eastern) (basic)
Dance Bachata (good), Hip hop (good), Salsa (good), African dance (traditional) (basic)
Sports Swimming (good), Sword Fighting (good)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Computer Expert
Appearance
Age range 41 - 51
Height 173 cm
Build Athletic
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Black
Twin No
Look-alike Blade - Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy
Special physical characteristics Very faint facial scars on my face
Ethnic types Afro-American, Black / African descent
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses Yes
Scars Yes, visible
CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Audio CV - Other
Highlights
2019
British Civil Service - Educational Services
SightLine
Educational
Keith Thomas
Directed by
Various Roles: Edward, Colin, Jorgen, Lee - British characters
Actor in Episode
I depicted 4 different British characters in the production
2020
Poachers
Aspect Productions
Short film
Action, Informative
Adam Etheridge
Directed by
Tau - African - Male Lead - Ranger
Supporting Lead
1) Action Short Film of the year 2021 by Empire: London Shorts, 2) Winner Best Action/Adventure Film Festival 2022
2024
Yam and Egg
Short film
Action, Crime, Drama, Gangster
Emily Nkanga
Directed by
Chudi - Nigerian Street Criminal
Small Role
During the chemistry read sessions, I was the only person invited for my character as the Production Crew and Des Hamilton Casting Director determined that none of the other actor for the role matched my depiction of the character.
2022
The Continental (From The World Of John Wick)
High Table Productions Limited
Television series
Action, Crime, Gangster, Martial arts
Albert Hughes
Directed by
Hieronymous Burton (American martial arts assassin)
Small Role
During the photoshoot of the back story of the two lead characters in the series who were meant to be my kids, the director, martial arts stunts coordinator were so impressed that the production company decided to write an additional scene into the T.V series even though the filming was near completion and wrapping up. I was recalled to act that scene.
CV - Television & Streaming
2026
Storeys Apart
Lights On
Streaming - series
Drama
Maelle Leggiadro
Directed by
British Immigration Officer
Actor in Episode
2023
The Ward
Drama
James Robinson
Directed by
Dr David - Snr Hospital Doctor (British)
Actor in Episode
2022
The Continental (From The World Of John Wick)
High Table Productions Limited
Television series
Action, Crime, Gangster, Martial arts
Albert Hughes
Directed by
Hieronymous Burton (American martial arts assassin)
Small Role
During the photoshoot of the back story of the two lead characters in the series who were meant to be my kids, the director, martial arts stunts coordinator were so impressed that the production company decided to write an additional scene into the T.V series even though the filming was near completion and wrapping up. I was recalled to act that scene.
2020
My Church & family
PraiseTex
Television series
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Peter G. Oyebobola
Directed by
Elder Goodluck (Playboy Church Leader)
Supporting Lead
2020
Strange Horizons : Surviving Esperance
First Fiction
Television series
Action, Adventure, Drama, Science fiction
Hank slater
Directed by
Major Owoye Nzeogwu
Supporting Actor
2016
SPECIAL FORCES SAS
Red Planet Pictures
Documentary
Action, Drama, Gangster, Informative, War
Marcella Gasche
Directed by
Liberian West Side Boy
Small Role
2015
Autopsy - Jim Morrison
ITV
Documentary
Drama
ITV
Directed by
Fireman - British
Small Role
2015
Wildlife Undercover
World Media Rights
Documentary
Action, Crime, Gangster, Informative
Ashley Morris
Directed by
Drissa Diane - Lead Ivory Smuggler - African
Lead
CV - Film
2024
Yam and Egg
Short film
Action, Crime, Drama, Gangster
Emily Nkanga
Directed by
Chudi - Nigerian Street Criminal
Small Role
During the chemistry read sessions, I was the only person invited for my character as the Production Crew and Des Hamilton Casting Director determined that none of the other actor for the role matched my depiction of the character.
2023
Love or Dreams
Studio 1285
Drama, Period drama, Romance
Danny Szam
Directed by
Oliver - Victorian Dockyard Worker
Lead
2023
Where You Are Really From
Short film
Drama, Informative
Keshav Shree
Directed by
Bamidele - Nigerian Financial Controller - Banker
Actor in Episode
2023
The Chameleon
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Crime, Drama, Gangster
Danny Szam
Directed by
The Chameleon - British Undercover Agent
Lead
2021
Lord where Is My Man
SRTV Media Limitied
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Romance
Christian Ashaiku
Directed by
Ola - British Trained Nigerian Politician
Guest Role
2020
Poachers
Aspect Productions
Short film
Action, Informative
Adam Etheridge
Directed by
Tau - African - Male Lead - Ranger
Supporting Lead
1) Action Short Film of the year 2021 by Empire: London Shorts, 2) Winner Best Action/Adventure Film Festival 2022
2019
Board To Death
Short film
Action, Crime, Gangster
Dammie Akinmola
Directed by
Salamon - Head of an Ivorian Crime Family
Actor in Episode
2019
Suruli
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Crime, Gangster
karthik subbaraj
Directed by
British HipHop Gangster
Small Role
2018
Lie Of You
Feature film (cinema)
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Richard Redwine
Directed by
Steve (I.T Geek)
Bit Player
2017
Broken Arrow
ScriptKey
Short film
Crime, Drama
Edward Fidele
Directed by
Witt
Lead
2017
Acid Pit Stop
Silent Studios
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama, Gangster, Horror
Jason Wright
Directed by
James - Genius Gangster
Supporting Lead
2015
Bridget Jones Baby
Universal Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sharon Maguire
Directed by
Complaining supermarket customer
Small Role
2015
Beneath The Shadows
Graygoo Studios
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Informative
Gage Oxley
Directed by
Doctor Higson
Supporting Actor
CV - Audio
2026
Forgiveness - The Post Rwandan Genocide Story
BBC - Heart & Soul
Network/Distributor: The BBC
Voice-over
Drama
Felin Gakwaya
Directed by
Steven Ngabonziza - Rwandan Former Military & Prison Guard
Actor in Episode
This required that a depict an East African Accent which I had never professionally done before.
CV - Other
2022
Biggie and Tupac
Crime, Drama, Gangster
Kim Duke
Directed by
David Mack & Kenneth Boagni - Both American characters
Actor in Episode
Depicted 2 American characters who were in jail who were central to the production
2020
Anti-Social - Ed Sheeran
100% Records
Music video
Dave Meyers
Directed by
Office worker
Small Role
2020
British Civil Service - Educational Services
Sightline UK
Educational
Keith Thomas
Directed by
Angry Delayed Customer - British
Actor in Episode
2019
British Civil Service - Educational Services
SightLine
Educational
Keith Thomas
Directed by
Various Roles: Edward, Colin, Jorgen, Lee - British characters
Actor in Episode
I depicted 4 different British characters in the production
2015
Jason Derulo's Wax Statue
Madam Tussauds
Madam Tussauds
Directed by
Body double for completion of wax statue currently on display in Madam Madam Tussauds
Lead
