Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Custom House, East London |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about David Jonsson
Marvel and director Ryan Coogler announced at San Diego Comic-Con that David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther in the third Black Panther film. He will play the grown son of T'Challa, Prince T'Challa II, in a film scheduled for release in December 2028. The casting was revealed on stage at Marvel's Hall H panel.
Jonsson produced and starred in the dystopian survival film Wasteman, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film, co-written by Jonsson, explores themes of addiction and prison life, drawing from his own research and personal connections to the subject matter.
David Jonsson won the 2025 BAFTA Rising Star Award, a prestigious honor recognizing emerging talent in the British film industry. The award was presented for his standout performance in the sci-fi horror film Alien: Romulus, which premiered in 2024 and garnered significant critical acclaim.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Jonsson-Fray |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in Acting |
| Other Education | American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York (2 years) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | IT Engineer at Heathrow Airport |
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| Mother | Former Metropolitan Police |
| Siblings | 1 Brother, 2 Sisters |
| Ethnicity | Nigerian, Sierra Leonean, Creole Caribbean, Swedish |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. David comes from a diverse background with family roots in Africa (Nigeria and Sierra Leone), the Caribbean, and Sweden. | |
| 2. At just 18, he joined the National Youth Theatre and went on to earn a scholarship for further studies at RADA. | |
| 3. He was recognized on the Evening Standard's Londoners to watch list in 2022. | |
| 4. In 2022, he was honored as one of British GQ’s Men of the Year. | |
| 5. Tatler magazine acknowledged him as the 2023 Bright Young Thing. | |
| 6. Screen International named him the Star of Tomorrow in 2023. | |
| 7. He met Steven Spielberg in Los Angeles after Rye Lane premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2023, and Spielberg spent an hour giving him advice. | |
| 8. Before Rye Lane, he turned down every film role he was offered. | |
| 9. He is also a producer, having produced the film Wasteman (2025). | |
| 10. As a child, he was more interested in sports than acting until a drama teacher introduced him to Sarah Kane's play Blasted, which changed his perspective. |
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