Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Himesh Patel
Himesh Patel's Christopher Nolan epic The Odyssey, in which he plays a named, dramatically significant character, is due in IMAX cinemas worldwide on 17 July 2026. His casting has drawn wide online debate about representation and ancient Greek authenticity.
Disney announced that Ryan Coogler, director of Sinners and Black Panther, will create a new X-Files series, with Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler cast as new FBI agents. The reboot was picked up to series by Hulu on 13/10/2026, with Coogler writing and directing the pilot.
Himesh Patel is set to star in Enola Holmes 3, the third installment of the Netflix mystery franchise, which is scheduled for release in summer 2025. The film continues the trilogy following Holmes' adventures, with Patel joining the cast alongside the returning lead actress.
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Bio/Wiki
| Himesh Jitendra Patel is an English actor known for his roles as Tamwar Masood in EastEnders and Jack Malik in Yesterday. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Prince William School, Oundle, Northamptonshire |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Manjula Patel |
Family
| Children | 1 (name not publicly disclosed) |
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Career
| Debut Film | Yesterday (2019) as Jack Malik |
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| TV | EastEnders (2007-2016) as Tamwar Masood; Damned (2016-2018); Station Eleven (2021), HBO miniseries; The X-Files (Hulu series, in production, co-starring Danielle Deadwyler) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In his childhood, Himesh Patel used to copy the characters he watched on television and in films. | |
| 2. When he was 11 years old, he acted in his school play, 'This Is Your Life, Santa Claus'. | |
| 3. After that, one of his teachers suggested his parents to enroll him in the Key Youth Theatre in Peterborough. | |
| 4. His parents owned a newsagent’s shop in Cambridgeshire, where Himesh worked as a paperboy. | |
| 5. When Himesh was 16 years old, he received a phone call about an audition for EastEnders while on the day of his GCSE exams. | |
| 6. He played the role of Tamwar Masood in EastEnders for nine years, with his last episode airing on 22 April 2016. | |
| 7. He was cast in the film Yesterday (2019) by Danny Boyle after appearing in the short film Two Dosas. |
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