Yasser Kayani Actor, Presenter (TV), Bit Player, Voice Over Actor
Overview
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Urdu (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), Punjabi (fluent), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Hindi (basic)
Born1983, UK, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Age range30 - 40
Height188 cm
Ethnic typesArabic, South Asian / Indian, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark), Turkish/Kurdish, West Asian / Middle Eastern
Place of residenceLondon - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Contact
Yasser Kayani
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Urdu (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), Punjabi (fluent), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Hindi (basic)
Dialects Cockney (native dialect), Greater London (native dialect), England (South East) (fluent), France Centre (good), German (Northern) (good), England (South West) (basic), Greece (Central) (basic), Ireland (Northern) - Ulster (basic), Transylvanian (basic), Wales (basic), Yorkshire & Humberside (basic)
Accents British (native accent), Cockney (native accent), English (native accent), London (native accent), Pakistani (native accent), Asian (very good), Indian (very good), American (good), American Midwest (good), American Southern States (good), Arabic (good), Bengali (good), Bradford (good), Californian (good), Campania (Italy) (good), Canadian (good), Caribbean (good), Essex (good), French (good), German (good), Italian (good), Jamaican (good), Mid-Atlantic (good), Middle Eastern (good), New England (good), African (basic), Cardiff (basic), Chinese (basic), East European (basic), Greek (basic), Irish (North) (basic), Irish (South) (basic), Mexican (basic), New York (basic), Nigerian (basic), Oriental (basic), Russian (basic), Scottish (basic), South African (basic), Turkish (basic), UK (Northern) (basic), Welsh (basic), West Indies (basic), Yorkshire (basic)
Dance Bhangra dance (very good), Musical (very good), Argentinian tango (good), Ballroom (good), Belly dance (good), Dance improvisation (good), Dance theatre (good), Disco (good), Free dance (good), Indian dance (good), National dances (good), Period ballroom dance (good), Stage dance (good), Ballet (basic), Break dancing (basic), Capoeira (basic), Pole dancing (basic)
Singing. Stage singing (very good), A Cappella (good), Musical (good), Pop (good), Pop song (good), Punk (good), Rap (good), Rock (good), Yodelling (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor
Musical instruments Harmonica (very good), Keyboards (very good), Ukulele (very good), Guitar (good), Piano (good), Flute (basic), Sitar (basic)
Sports Acrobatics (good), Gym (good), Stage fighting (good), Sword Fighting (good), Weights (good), Yoga (good), Juggling (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Alexander Technique, Clown, Computer Expert, Impersonator, Improvisation, Poet, Storytelling
Appearance
Age range 30 - 40
Height 188 cm
Build Chubby
Weight 107 kg
Colour of eyes Amber
Colour of hair Black
Hair style straight medium long
Twin No
Special physical characteristics Large eyes
Ethnic types Arabic, South Asian / Indian, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark), Turkish/Kurdish, West Asian / Middle Eastern
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses No
Scars None
Training
City Lit
Drama Foundation for Actors in Training
City - Academy
Musical Theatre
City Lit
Accents for Actors
Morley College, London
Commedia dell'arte
City Lit
City Lit: Stand-Up Comedy Intermediate
City - Academy
Clowning: Bouffon and Tragedy
Method acting classes at the Rag Factory
Short Form and Long Form Improvisation
City Lit
Introduction to Stanislavski
City Lit
Bellydancing
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2021
Bossbabes
National Film and Television School
Short film
Comedy
Simon Shergold
Directed by
Grandad
Actor in Episode
2015
DISTINGUISHED LADIES (sitcom)
Sitcom
Comedy, Satire
Jane Bussman
Directed by
Television Movie, Actor - Buckingham Palace Royal Press Officer
Actor in Episode
2015
Ghengis Khan Sketch & Live Interview
Comedy
LONDON LIVE NEWS
Directed by
Ghengis Khan
Lead
2013 - 2014
The Lock In
The People's Voice
Television show
Comedy, Informative, Journalism
Roland London & David Icke
Directed by
Resident Panelist
Member of Ensemble
CV - Film
2018
Baby Henry
Monkey Wedding Productions
Short film
Comedy
Joanna Tilley
Directed by
Baby Henry
Lead
2018
BET
Short film
Comedy, Drama, Satire
Olivia Siem
Directed by
Sitchin the Lawyer
Supporting Lead
CV - Theatre
2018
55 SHADES OF GAY
Arcola Theatre/Arcola Queer Collective
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Informative, Romance, Theatrical comedy
Tasmine Airey
Directed by
Gay Protagonist Merlin
Lead
2018
CONTEMPT
Arcola Theatre/ Arcola Queer Collective
Theatre
Drama, Informative
Tasmine Airey
Directed by
Indian Judge
Member of Ensemble
2018
THE INDIAN HAS LANDED
Questors Theatre
Theatre
Comedy, Satire, Theatrical comedy
Sanjeev Wadhwa
Directed by
Three roles: Asian Michael Caine, Minjeeta the Transexual Blind Date and Vijay the nerdy son
Supporting Lead
2018
Monkey Wedding: MACAQUE TO THE FUTURE
The Water Rats
Theatre: CAMDEN FRINGE 2018
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Experimental, Satire
Yasser Kayani and Various cast members
Directed by
Multiple roles Actor/Director/Producer/Writer
Member of Ensemble
2018
SHOT TO FAME: FAKE NEWS – ALTERNATIVE FACTS
Soho Theatre
Theatre
Action, Comedy, Satire
Alison Jackson
Directed by
Kim Jong-Un, Leader of the Workers Party of Korea
Star of Episode
2018
CHAOS THEORY: Sardines at Midnight
The Water Rats
Theatre: CAMDEN FRINGE 2018
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Experimental, Monologue, Musical, Satire
Stephen Dinsdale
Directed by
Multiple roles Actor/Producer/Writer
Member of Ensemble
2017
UNRESTRICTED VIEW BURLESQUE NIGHTS AT HEN & CHICKENS
Hen & Chickens /Stage Theatre Company
Cabaret
Absurd theatre, Cabaret, Comedy, Commedia dell'arte, Erotic, Experimental, Variety show, Vaudeville
Nick Pelas
Directed by
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and Stand-Up Comedian
Guest Role
2017
MONKEY WEDDING: APE EXPECTATIONS
The Water Rats
Theatre: CAMDEN FRINGE 2017
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Experimental, Musical, Satire
Yasser Kayani and Various cast members
Directed by
Multiple Roles Actor/Writer/Producer
Member of Ensemble
2017
SALOME
Baron's Court Theatre/Stage Theatre Company
Theatre
Musical, Period drama, Sex
Nick Pelas
Directed by
Namaan the Executioner & Judean Diplomat
Member of Ensemble
2017
CHAOS THEORY: THE THEORY OF CHAOS
The Water Rats
Theatre: THE CAMDEN FRINGE 2017
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Experimental, Monologue, Musical, Satire
Stephen Dinsdale
Directed by
Multiple roles Actor/Writer/Producer
Member of Ensemble
2016
MONKEY WEDDING: DARK SIDE OF THE MONKEY
The Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Theatre: CAMDEN FRINGE 2016
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Experimental, Monologue, Musical, Satire
Yasser Kayani and various cast members
Directed by
Multiple parts Actor/Writer/Producer
Member of Ensemble
2016
HITCHCOCK HOMAGE
Baron's Court Theatre/Stage Theatre Company
Theatre
Drama, Farce, Thriller
Nick Pelas
Directed by
Bentley the Bookworm
Supporting Lead
2015
CHAOS THEORY & BOUNTY OF BEARDS (CHAOS OF BEARDS)
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
Theatre: CAMDEN FRINGE 2015
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Satire
Stephen Dinsdale
Directed by
Multiple Roles Actor/Writer
Member of Ensemble
2015
MONKEY WEDDING: PRIMATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
The Rabbit Hole Hampstead
Theatre: CAMDEN FRINGE 2015
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Musical, Satire
Yasser Kayani and various
Directed by
Multiple Role Actor/Writer/Producer
Member of Ensemble
2014
THE PERCEPTIONISTS
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
Theatre: CAMDEN FRINGE 2014
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy, Theatrical comedy, Vaudeville
Stephen Dinsdale
Directed by
Multiple Roles Actor/Writer
Member of Ensemble
CV - Commercials
2022
Medtronic: Drummer
Smith & Jones
Commercial
Commercial
Ulf Johansson
Directed by
Rambling Office Manager
Ensemble Leading Part
2022
Wickes: Open Up
Girl & Bear
Commercial
Commercial
Andy McLeod
Directed by
D.I.Y Enthusiast & Gardener
Lead
2021
Domino's Pizza: Yodel Winter
SOMESUCH
Commercial
Commercial
Sam Hibbard
Directed by
Surprised and Shocked Audience Member
Actor in Episode
2021
DFS: What's Your Thing
Drool Productions Ltd
Commercial
Commercial
Freddie Powell
Directed by
The Fisherman
Actor in Episode
2021
Studio: Team Early Christmas
Chief Productions
Commercial
Commercial
Nate Camponi
Directed by
Mince Pie Connoisseur
Actor in Episode
2021
Santander
Merman London Ltd
Commercial
Comedy, Commercial
Declan Lowney
Directed by
Origami Master (covid-19 backup/understudy)
Actor in Episode
2021
Co-Op - First Day Out
Park Pictures
Commercial
Commercial
Tom Tagholm
Directed by
Leonard the Neighbour
Actor in Episode
2021
TV2 Play - Wimbledon
new-land
Network/Distributor: TV2 (Danish Television)
Commercial
Comedy, Commercial
Tore Frandsen
Directed by
Streaker
Ongoing Leading Part
2021
McDonalds: McSpicy - First Bites
UNIT9 Films Ltd
Commercial
Commercial
Simon Neal
Directed by
McSpicy Burger Customer
Actor in Episode
2021
Gumtree
The Sweet Shop
Commercial
Commercial
Jim Hosking
Directed by
QVC Jerry
Supporting Lead
2021
Walkers Crisps
VCCP Ltd
Commercial
Commercial
James Rouse
Directed by
Firefighter
Member of Ensemble
2019
Amazon Prime: When Great Shows Stay With You
Wren Productions
Commercial
Commercial
David Stewart
Directed by
Chef
Member of Ensemble
2019
Team Sky Goodbye
SKY Creative Company
Commercial
Commercial
Lizzie Knowles
Directed by
Commuter
Ensemble Leading Part
CV - Audio
2021
Goodbye: The Afterlife of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
National Film and Television School (NFTS)
Radio play/audiobook
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Martin Gooch
Directed by
Producer
CV - Other
2021
Social Media Pranks
KOMI Productions
Network/Distributor: Facebook/Twitter/Tik-Tok/Instagram
Viral video
Comedy, Commercial
Chloe Grantham
Directed by
Builder
Actor in Episode
