Dev Patel

Movie Actor

Dev Patel is a British actor. He began acting by playing Anwar Kharral in the teen drama series Skins in 2007. His breakthrough came in 2008 with the leading role of Jamal Malik in Danny Boyle's drama Slumdog Millionaire, for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Full Name

Birthday

Apr 23, 1990

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AGE

BORN

England

BIrth SIGN

Taurus

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Height

6′ 2″

Net Worth

About

Dev Patel was born on April 23, 1990 in Harrow, London, England. He is of Indian heritage and his parents are from the Indian state of Gujarat. His mother is a caregiver and his father is an IT consultant. Dev attended Longfields Primary School and Whitmore High School before enrolling at the Rayners Lane Academy. It was here that he attended acting classes and began to pursue a career in acting.

Dev's first role was in the 2006 British television series Skins where he played Anwar Kharral for two seasons. This led to bigger roles such as being cast as Jamal Malik in Danny Boyle’s 2008 movie Slumdog Millionaire which earned him numerous nominations including a BAFTA Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2010, Dev starred as Neal Sampat in Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom which won him a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries.

In 2016, Dev starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara in Lion which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Other notable films include The Last Airbender (2010), The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015) and Hotel Mumbai (2018). His latest project is the 2019 film The Wedding Guest which also stars Radhika Apte.

On top of his acting career, Dev has also been involved with numerous philanthropic organizations such as Comic Relief, UNICEF UK, Diabetes UK and Plan UK.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1990</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Dev Patel is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On April 23, 1990, Dev Patel was born in Harrow, England to Anup and Raj Patel.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2006</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starts Acting Career</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Dev lands the role of Anwar Kharral in the British teen drama series Skins.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2008</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Gains Worldwide Recognition for Slumdog Millionaire</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Dev stars in the multiple Academy Award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire as Jamal Malik.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2009</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Wins BAFTA Rising Star Award</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Dev wins the BAFTA Rising Star Award at the EE British Academy Film Awards.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2012</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Nominated for an Emmy Award</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Stars in the Show Lion</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Dev plays the lead role in the show Lion, which was nominated for six Academy Awards.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Stars in Hotel Mumbai</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Dev stars as Arjun in Hotel Mumbai and is nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's Talented</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Dev Patel is a talented actor who has starred in many critically acclaimed films. His performances have been praised for their range and emotion, as well as for his ability to bring characters to life.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's Charismatic</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Dev Patel has a natural charisma that draws people in. His charm and wit make him an ideal companion, whether he's on screen or off. He's always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everyone around him has a good time.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He's Humble</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Despite his success, Dev Patel remains humble and unassuming. He never lets his fame get to his head, preferring to remain grounded and focused on his craft. This attitude is what makes him so endearing and beloved by fans around the world.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Moved to England at the Age of 8</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Dev Patel moved from his home in India to England when he was just 8 years old. He attended boarding school in Hertfordshire, UK.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Started Acting in Skins</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Dev Patel made his acting debut in the British TV show 'Skins' when he was 18 years old.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Won BAFTA Rising Star Award</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2009, Dev Patel won the BAFTA Rising Star Award for his performance in Slumdog Millionaire.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Started Acting with No Training</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Despite having no formal training in acting, Dev Patel has gone on to have a successful career in film and television.</p></div>