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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1971}}
| education = ]
| birth_place = ]
| occupation = Actor | occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1990–present
| nationality = Nigerian-British
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'''Ariyon Debo Bakare''' (born 1971) is an English-Nigerian actor. He has appeared in the BBC mini-series '']'' (1995), British soap opera '']'' from 2000 to 2001, and the ] daytime drama '']'' from 2001 to 2005. Prior to this, Bakare guested on British dramas '']'', '']'', and '']''. He has starred alongside ] in ]'s film ''After the Rain'', and with ] and ] in ''The Secret Laughter of Women''.


'''Ariyon Bakare''' ({{Audio|Yo-Ariyon Bakare.ogg|Listen|help=no}}) is an English actor. He has appeared in the ] ] '']'' as ], the ] television series '']'' and '']'', and the BBC One and ] series '']''. Prior to this, Bakare made appearances on British dramas such as '']'', '']'', and '']''.
==Life and career==
After leaving ''Doctors'', Bakare returned to direct and write several episodes. He co-wrote and starred in the Channel drama ''Stealing Lives''. In November 2008, he appeared as a villain in the BBC1 drama '']''. On 18 October 2009 he made an appearance in '']'' (BBC1, series 24, episode 7, "Love is a Sacrifice") as the brother of a patient.


==Early life and education ==
In 2011, Bakare played a mini-cab driver, Carl Lucas, in the last episode of the sixth series of '']'', first broadcast in 2012. He appeared in '']'', first broadcast in 2013, as Wesley Holt, a band manager. Bakare later appeared in '']'', in the 2015 episode, "]", alongside ]. He played the antagonist of the episode, a lion-like creature called Leandro. He had a cameo as a Rebel pilot in '']''.
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Ariyon Bakare was born around 1971, of a Nigerian father. Growing up, he lived all around ]. Due to conflict with his father, Bakare left his family home at the age of 15, and completed his education while homeless for a year. He was close to his stepmother.<ref name="Biography"/>


Six months after returning home and reconciling with his father, at the age of 17, Bakare moved from ] to ] to pursue dance as a career. He trained as dancer at various conservatories, including ]. Two years into his training, he was informed that dancers often retire at a young age. The next day, he gave dance up, and began focusing on acting. He moved back to London at the age of 20, and began studying acting at ].<ref name="Biography"/>
Bakare's theatre credits include productions at the ] and the ]. He was nominated for an ] for the role of Florindo in ]'s staging of '']'' at the ] theatre. He starred opposite Janet Suzman in the British premiere of ''Dream of the Dog'', where he played a South African nattily clad architect, "Look Smart". The show opened to rave reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dream of the Dog at the Finborough Theatre, review |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-reviews/7678071/Dream-of-the-Dog-at-the-Finborough-Theatre-review.html |date=4 May 2010 |last=Cavendish |first=Dominic |website=] |accessdate=2014-12-03}}</ref>


His first professional job was with the ] (RSC). He stated that while performing with the RSC, he also worked on jobs in ], as well as learning scriptwriting and singing soul and opera music.<ref name="Biography">{{cite web | last=Ekpoudom | first=Aniefiok | title=Ariyon Bakare: 'Everything has fallen into place' | website=the Guardian | date=11 October 2020 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/11/ariyon-bakare-actor-his-dark-materials-everything-has-fallen-into-place | access-date=21 December 2020 |quote =At 49, and after 25 years in the trade,... }}</ref>
== Selected filmography ==

* '']'' (1999) - Vusisizwe (Joseph)
==Career==
* ''The Secret Laughter of Women'' (1999) - Rev. Fola
=== Film and television ===
* ''Dead Bolt Dead'' (1999) - The Thug
From 2001 to 2005, Bakare portrayed the role of ] in the ] soap opera '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1Px7skSHX7hGkpJ93y1npJX/ben-kwarme|title=BBC One - Doctors - Ben Kwarme |website=BBC|language=en|access-date=2019-09-20}}</ref>
* '']'' (2006) - Elroy

* '']'' (2008) - Guard Commander
After leaving ''Doctors'', Bakare returned to direct and write several episodes. He then co-wrote and starred in the Channel<!---? ----> drama ''Stealing Lives''. In November 2008, he appeared as a villain in the BBC drama '']'', and in October 2009, he made an appearance in '']''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/casualty/a180140/love-is-a-sacrifice/|title='Love Is A Sacrifice'|work=]|access-date=21 December 2020}}</ref>
* '']'' (2009) - Wilson

* ''Full Firearms'' (2012) - Laslo
In 2011, Bakare played a mini-cab driver, ], in the last episode of the sixth series of '']'', first broadcast in 2012. He appeared in '']'', first broadcast in 2013, as Wesley Holt, a band manager. Bakare later appeared in '']'', in the 2015 episode, "]", alongside ]. He played the antagonist of the episode, a lion-like creature called Leandro.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/11950275/doctor-who-woman-who-lived-review-recap-series-9-episode-6.html|title=Doctor Who: The Woman Who Lived, review: 'stand-out episode'|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=26 October 2015 }}</ref>
* '']'' (2015) - Greeghan

* ''Dusha shpiona'' (2015) - Sam
He had a cameo as a Rebel pilot in '']''. In 2019, he began appearing in the ] TV series '']'', in the role of ].<ref name="Biography" />
* '']'' (2016) - Blue Four

* '']'' (2017)
In 2022 He played the older version of character Alex Gilrey who is a long term murder suspect in the BBC TV mini series Karen Pirie which was based on the Inspector Karen Pirie series by Val McDermid.
=== Stage ===
Bakare's theatre credits include productions at the ] and the ]. He played Florindo in ]'s staging of '']'' at the ] theatre.{{cn|date=January 2024}}

He starred opposite ] in the British premiere of ''Dream of the Dog'', where he played a South African nattily-clad architect, "Look Smart".<ref>{{cite news|title=Dream of the Dog at the Finborough Theatre, review |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-reviews/7678071/Dream-of-the-Dog-at-the-Finborough-Theatre-review.html |date=4 May 2010 |last=Cavendish |first=Dominic |website=] |accessdate=2014-12-03}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
For his role in ''Doctors'', Bakare was nominated for ] at the ].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a14385/british-soap-awards-2004-winners-list/|title=British Soap Awards 2004 - winners list|work=]|access-date=26 January 2020}}</ref>

He was nominated for an ] for the role of Florindo in '']'' at the Young Vic.{{when|date=January 2024}}{{cn|date=January 2024}}

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|1999|| '']'' || Vusisizwe (Joseph) ||
|-
|1999|| ''The Secret Laughter of Women'' || Rev. Fola ||
|-
|1999|| ''Dead Bolt Dead'' || The Thug ||
|-
|2000–2001 || '']'' || Adrian Scott || Series regular
|-
|2001–2005 || '']'' || Ben Kwarme || Series regular
|-
|2006|| '']'' || Elroy ||
|-
|2008|| '']'' || Guard Commander ||
|-
|2009|| '']'' || Wilson ||
|-
|2012|| ''Full Firearms'' || Laslo ||
|-
|2013||'']''
|Carl Drew
|episode “Intelligent Design”
|-
|2015|| '']'' || Greeghan ||
|-
|2015|| '']'' || Stephen Black || 7 episodes
|-
|2015|| ''Dusha shpiona'' || Sam ||
|-
|2015|| '']'' || Leandro || Episode: "]"
|-
|2016|| '']''|| Chief Superintendent Burridge || 4 episodes
|-
|2016||'']''||Father Daws|| 2 episodes
|-
|2016||'']''||Astor Henri|| Episode: Flames of Love
|-
|2016|| '']'' || Blue Four ||
|-
|2017|| '']'' || Hugh Derry ||
|-
|2019|| '']'' || Ian || Film
|-
|2019|| '']'' || Ligur || Miniseries
|-
|2019–2020|| '']'' || Lord Boreal || Main role
|-
|2019-2023|| '']'' || Darius || Recurring role
|-
|2022|| '']'' || Darktan || Voice
|-
|2022|| '']'' || Vince ||
|-
|2022|| '']'' || Richard || Series regular
|-
|2023|| '']'' || Detective Inspector Clinton Blair ||
|-
|2024|| '']'' || Morris De La Roux ||
|-
|}

===Stage===
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!Title
!Roles
!Notes
|-
| 2023
| '']''
| Alan
| ]
|-
|}


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English actor

Ariyon Bakare
BornLondon, England
EducationWAC Arts College
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Television

Ariyon Bakare (Listen) is an English actor. He has appeared in the BBC One soap opera Doctors as Ben Kwarme, the Amazon Prime television series Good Omens and Carnival Row, and the BBC One and HBO series His Dark Materials. Prior to this, Bakare made appearances on British dramas such as The Bill, Casualty, and Holby City.

Early life and education

Ariyon Bakare was born around 1971, of a Nigerian father. Growing up, he lived all around east London. Due to conflict with his father, Bakare left his family home at the age of 15, and completed his education while homeless for a year. He was close to his stepmother.

Six months after returning home and reconciling with his father, at the age of 17, Bakare moved from London to New York to pursue dance as a career. He trained as dancer at various conservatories, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Two years into his training, he was informed that dancers often retire at a young age. The next day, he gave dance up, and began focusing on acting. He moved back to London at the age of 20, and began studying acting at Drama Centre London.

His first professional job was with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). He stated that while performing with the RSC, he also worked on jobs in Scotland, as well as learning scriptwriting and singing soul and opera music.

Career

Film and television

From 2001 to 2005, Bakare portrayed the role of Ben Kwarme in the BBC soap opera Doctors.

After leaving Doctors, Bakare returned to direct and write several episodes. He then co-wrote and starred in the Channel drama Stealing Lives. In November 2008, he appeared as a villain in the BBC drama Spooks, and in October 2009, he made an appearance in Casualty.

In 2011, Bakare played a mini-cab driver, Carl Lucas, in the last episode of the sixth series of Law & Order UK, first broadcast in 2012. He appeared in Dancing on the Edge, first broadcast in 2013, as Wesley Holt, a band manager. Bakare later appeared in Doctor Who, in the 2015 episode, "The Woman Who Lived", alongside Maisie Williams. He played the antagonist of the episode, a lion-like creature called Leandro.

He had a cameo as a Rebel pilot in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In 2019, he began appearing in the BBC TV series His Dark Materials, in the role of Lord Boreal.

In 2022 He played the older version of character Alex Gilrey who is a long term murder suspect in the BBC TV mini series Karen Pirie which was based on the Inspector Karen Pirie series by Val McDermid.

Stage

Bakare's theatre credits include productions at the RSC and the Lyric Hammersmith. He played Florindo in Tim Supple's staging of A Servant to Two Masters at the Young Vic theatre.

He starred opposite Janet Suzman in the British premiere of Dream of the Dog, where he played a South African nattily-clad architect, "Look Smart".

Awards and nominations

For his role in Doctors, Bakare was nominated for Best Actor at the 2004 British Soap Awards.

He was nominated for an Ian Charleson Award for the role of Florindo in A Servant to Two Masters at the Young Vic.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1999 After the Rain Vusisizwe (Joseph)
1999 The Secret Laughter of Women Rev. Fola
1999 Dead Bolt Dead The Thug
2000–2001 Family Affairs Adrian Scott Series regular
2001–2005 Doctors Ben Kwarme Series regular
2006 Shoot the Messenger Elroy
2008 The Dark Knight Guard Commander
2009 Happy Ever Afters Wilson
2012 Full Firearms Laslo
2013 Lewis Carl Drew episode “Intelligent Design”
2015 Jupiter Ascending Greeghan
2015 Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Stephen Black 7 episodes
2015 Dusha shpiona Sam
2015 Doctor Who Leandro Episode: "The Woman Who Lived"
2016 Thirteen Chief Superintendent Burridge 4 episodes
2016 Silent Witness Father Daws 2 episodes
2016 Death in Paradise Astor Henri Episode: Flames of Love
2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Blue Four
2017 Life Hugh Derry
2019 Frankie Ian Film
2019 Good Omens Ligur Miniseries
2019–2020 His Dark Materials Lord Boreal Main role
2019-2023 Carnival Row Darius Recurring role
2022 The Amazing Maurice Darktan Voice
2022 Wedding season Vince
2022 The Mosquito Coast Richard Series regular
2023 Black Ops Detective Inspector Clinton Blair
2024 Mr Loverman Morris De La Roux

Stage

Year Title Roles Notes
2023 God of Carnage Alan Lyric Theatre

References

  1. ^ Ekpoudom, Aniefiok (11 October 2020). "Ariyon Bakare: 'Everything has fallen into place'". the Guardian. Retrieved 21 December 2020. At 49, and after 25 years in the trade,...
  2. "BBC One - Doctors - Ben Kwarme". BBC. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  3. "'Love Is A Sacrifice'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  4. "Doctor Who: The Woman Who Lived, review: 'stand-out episode'". The Daily Telegraph. 26 October 2015.
  5. Cavendish, Dominic (4 May 2010). "Dream of the Dog at the Finborough Theatre, review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  6. "British Soap Awards 2004 - winners list". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 January 2020.

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