British actor
Born: October 13, 1990
Himesh Patel is a British actor and musician, best known for his breakthrough role in the 2019 musical comedy film Yesterday. Born on October 13, 1990, in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, England, Patel grew up with a passion for acting and the arts. He began his acting career at a young age, landing his first major role as Tamwar Masood on the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders in 2007. He played the character for nearly a decade, earning recognition for his portrayal of a complex and relatable figure.
After leaving EastEnders in 2016, Patel transitioned to film and achieved global fame with Yesterday, in which he played a struggling musician who wakes up in a world where the Beatles never existed. His performance, both acting and singing, was widely praised, showcasing his versatility.
Beyond Yesterday, Patel has appeared in notable films like Tenet (2020) and Don’t Look Up (2021), and he starred in the TV series Station Eleven (2021). A talented musician and actor, Patel continues to expand his range in both drama and comedy, solidifying his place as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
Himesh Patelās 5 most popular quotes
- When it comes to period stuff, I think it’s great to see South-Asian actors get their foot in the door there, because it’s nice to tell period stories and tell it in a way that reflects the world now.
- I’m probably one of the few people who can say that I’ve played an empty Wembley Stadium.
- Sometimes on a soap, it can become about all this other stuff – the party circuit, reality shows – but I gravitated towards people who kept it all about the work.
- When I was 14, I bought myself a cheap electric guitar and tried to teach myself.
- I was sometimes a bit lonely as a teenager. There was a cultural disconnect.
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