Chu Omambala, sometimes credited as Chukwuma Omambala, Chukwuma Ombala, or Chu Ombala, is a British film, TV and theatre actor.
Chu Omambala | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Chukwuma Omambala Chukwuma Ombala Chu Ombala |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life and career
editOmambala studied economics and politics at the University of London.[1] He wasn't interested in reading Shakespeare stories at school, or the theatre in general. He only became interested from watching film and TV, and later realising that his favourite film and TV actors had all started in theatre.[1] He then joined the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.[1][2]
Filmography
editOmambala has appeared in television roles including Major Blake in the Doctor Who story "The Christmas Invasion" as well as in the 2019 series Queens of Mystery.
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Seventh Scroll | Mek Nimmur | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | White Teeth | Brother Ibrahim | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Holby City | Neil Sitwel | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Doctor Who | Major Blake | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Judge John Deed | Tony Parfaitt | 1 episode |
| 2007 | The Whistleblowers | Journalist | 1 episode |
| 2008 | The Bill | Pete Wright | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Doctors | Micah Stimpson | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Casualty | Kev Akua | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Spooks | Ant Rashaida | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Treasure Island | Job Anderson | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Wolfblood | Mr Okinawe | 1 episode |
| 2016 | The Best Bottoms in the Land | Himself | |
| 2016 | Stan Lee's Lucky Man | Pastor Tejan Tsie | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Houdini and Doyle | Dr. Randall | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Liar | Semer | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | Midsomer Murders | Kwame Asante | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Flack | Edward Bolton | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Queens of Mystery | Benjamin Kingston | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Some Cupid Kills[3] | Bernard Wiseau | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Magpie Murders | Rev. Robeson / Rev. Osborne | 5 episodes |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Merchant of Venice | The Prince of Morocco | TV movie |
| 2003 | Richard II | Duke of Aumerle | TV movie |
| 2014 | Common | Leon King | TV movie |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Scandaltown[4][5][6][7] | Sir Dennis Hedge/Kevin the Postman | Lyric Theatre Hammersmith | Directed by Rachel O'Riordan |
| Queen Anne | John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough | Theatre Royal Haymarket | Directed by Natalie Abrahami | |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Oberon | Royal Shakespeare Company | Directed by Erica Whyman | |
| Hecuba | Odysseus | Royal Shakespeare Company | Directed by Erica Whyman |
External links
edit- Chu Omambala at IMDb
- Chu Omambala at the British Film Institute[better source needed]
- [1]Creative Artists Management - Chukwuma Omambala
- [2]Broadway World - Chukwuma Omambala
- [3]Theatricalia - Chu Omambala
References
edit- ^ a b c "Chu Omambala". Royal Shakespeare Company. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Chu Omambala". BBA Shakespeare - Black British and Asian Shakespeare Database. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Chukwuma Omambala". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Chukwuma Omambala". Dress Circle. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (9 March 2022). "First Look At The Cast Of Mike Bartlett's New Comedy SCANDALTOWN". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (12 April 2022). "First Look at the World Premiere of SCANDALTOWN". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ Marcolina, Cindy (15 April 2022). "SCANDALTOWN, Lyric Hammersmith - Review". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
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