Himesh Patel Bio | Wiki
Himesh Patel is a popular British actor, musician, and singer known for portraying Tamwar Masood on the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 until 2016, for starring in the 2019 musical romantic comedy film Yesterday, as well as for the 2020 science fiction action film Tenet with John David Washington. In 2020, Himesh had a recurring role in the HBO comedy series Avenue 5.
In 2021, Himesh appeared in the HBO miniseries Station Eleven earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie nomination. That same year, Himesh also appeared in Adam McKay’s Netflix satirical comedy film Don’t Look Up, earning a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture nomination.
He has starred in a number of short films. In 2014, Himesh was cast as Pavan in the short film Two Dosas; the film won many awards, such as Best Short Comedy at the London Short Film Festival and Best Comedy at the Aspen Film Festival. At the Shuffle festival, it won a third award, judged by Danny Boyle, who would afterward direct Patel in Yesterday (2019). He portrayed The Suit in The Fox (2017), another comedy short by Henry Scriven. Himesh is working on a short film titled Is This Life? (2019). In 2021, Himesh acted in the short film Enjoy.
Himesh Patel Age
Himesh was born on October 13, 1990, in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, England. He is 32 years old. Himesh celebrates his birthday on October 13, every year.
Himesh Patel Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Himesh stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx 1.78 m).
Himesh Patel Family
He was born in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire. Himesh’s parents are both Indian Gujaratis. Himesh’s mother was born in Zambia and his father was born in Kenya. Himesh grew up speaking Gujarati. His father and mother ran a newsagent’s shop in Cambridgeshire.
Himesh Patel Girlfriend
He disclosed in 2019 that he moved to London at the age of 21 and lived with his girlfriend. He is rarely seen with his mysterious girlfriend. Himesh was spotted enjoying time with his brunette partner on July 8, 2019, at the Wimbledon tournament, but her identity remains unknown. Besides, Himesh became a father in 2022.
Himesh Patel Education
He went to Prince William School in Oundle, Northamptonshire. As a child, Himesh started impersonating his favourite characters on television and in film. When he was 11, Himesh was cast in a school play, This Is Your Life, Santa Claus, as Michael Aspel.
Himesh Patel Movies And Tv Shows
– Yesterday (2019) as Jack Malik
– The Aeronauts (2019) as John Trew
– Tenet (2020) as Mahir
– Don’t Look Up (2021) as Phillip Kaj
– Enola Holmes 2 (2022) as Dr John Watson
– EastEnders (2007-2016) as Tamwar Masood
– Children in Need (2013) as Jazz Dancer
– Damned (2016-2018) as Nitin
– Motherland (2017) as Mr. Glencuddy
– The Luminaries (2020) as Emery Staines
– Avenue 5 (2020) as Jordan Hatwal
– Station Eleven (2021-2022) as Jeevan Chaudhary
-Ten Percent (2022) as Himself
Himesh Patel EastEnders
When Himesh was 16, he received a call on the day of his GCSEs saying he had landed an audition for the British soap opera EastEnders via an agency in The Young Actors’ Company. Himesh completed his last exam and had his parents rush him to his audition. Following his first audition, a casting assistant saw him waiting outside the audition room and asked him to read for the casting director. He received the part of Tamwar Masood, and 1 October 2007 marked Himesh’s first appearance on EastEnders. In 2011 Jimesh and Meryl Fernandes received the Inside Soap Award for Best Wedding.
Himesh has also appeared in EastEnders: E20 as Tamwar. In 2011 Himesh co-wrote episode one of series three with co-star Charlie G. Hawkins. In 2013 Himesh filmed an internet spin-off of EastEnders called Tamwar Tales – The Life of an Assistant Market Inspector. Four episodes became aired weekly, starting on 25 July 2013. All four episodes and one behind-the-scenes clip became available on the EastEnders official website. Himesh played Tamwar for nine years until he left the show in 2016 so as to explore other opportunities. Himesh’s last appearance was on 22 April 2016.
Himesh Patel Don’t Look Up
He appears in the 2021 Netflix film Don’t Look Up, portraying Phillip Kaj, the unscrupulous journalist who is in a relationship with the astronomer, Jennifer Lawrence’s Kate Dibiasky, who is responsible for detecting the movie’s comet. Due to his performance and along with the ensemble Himesh received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nomination.
Himesh Patel Yesterday
In 2019, Himesh made his film debut with his breakthrough role as Jack Malik in Yesterday (2019). Himesh sings live throughout the film, covering various songs by The Beatles.
Himesh Patel Tenet
In 2020, Himesh appeared in the film Tenet as Mahir, a fixer who initially assists Neil and the protagonist in their plot to steal the painting from the Oslo airport. Tenet was directed and written by Christopher Nolan, who also produced with his wife Emma Thomas.
Himesh Patel Net Worth
He gets his wealth from his work as an actor, musician, and singer known for portraying Tamwar Masood on the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 until 2016. Therefore, Himesh has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Himesh’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
How Old Is Himesh Patel
Himesh is a 32-year-old who was born on October 13, 1990, in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, England.
Who Is Himesh Patel
Himesh is an actor, musician, and singer known for portraying Tamwar Masood on the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 until 2016, for starring in the 2019 musical romantic comedy film Yesterday, as well as for the 2020 science fiction action film Tenet with John David Washington. In 2020, Himesh had a recurring role in the HBO comedy series Avenue 5.