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Jude Akuwudike

Jude Akuwudike

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jude Akuwudike (born 1965) is a Nigerian actor educated in England. He has mostly worked there, on stage and screen. He has appeared in productions of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre. Born in Nigeria, Akuwudike came to England and was educated at St Augustine's College, Westgate-on-Sea, an independent Roman Catholic boarding school. In 1985 he began to train for an acting career at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1987.

Known for

Gina 3000
2025 • Alistair
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
2024 • Lord Thorne (voice)
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
2023 • Joshua
National Theatre Live: Henry V
National Theatre Live: Henry V
2022 • King of France / Archbishop of Canterbury / Sir Thomas Erpingham
Benediction
Benediction
2021 • Priest
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
2021 • Mofe
National Theatre Live: Three Sisters
National Theatre Live: Three Sisters
2019 • Eze
The Two Noble Kinsmen - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
The Two Noble Kinsmen - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2018 • Theseus

Full filmography

Gina 3000
2025 • Alistair
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National Theatre Live: Henry V
National Theatre Live: Henry V
2022 • King of France / Archbishop of Canterbury / Sir Thomas Erpingham
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Benediction
Benediction
2021 • Priest
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Beasts of No Nation
Beasts of No Nation
2015 • Supreme Commander Dada Goodblood
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The Tempest
The Tempest
2010 • Boatswain
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Sahara
Sahara
2005 • Imam
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The Ebb-Tide
The Ebb-Tide
1998 • Fakeeva
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Roger Roger
Roger Roger
1996 • Henry
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Bad Girl
Bad Girl
1992 • Edward
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Clarissa
Unknown year • Richard
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A Long And Happy Life
Unknown year • Critic
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