Malachi Kirby

Malachi Kirby is a British actor and writer born on September 20, 1989, in London, England. Raised in the Patmore Estate in Battersea, he discovered his passion for acting at the age of 14 through a course at the Battersea Arts Centre. He further honed his craft at the Identity School of Acting and later studied at Richmond upon Thames College. Kirby gained prominence for his portrayal of Kunta Kinte in the 2016 remake of Roots, a role that deeply resonated with him, stating, "It had a profound effect on me. It felt like my story."One World Information+5Healthy Celeb+5Superstars Bio+5DNB Stories Africa+7+7One World Information+7TV Insider+8Kinoorium+8+8BrainyQuote+10DNB Stories Africa+10globalny.biz+10BrainyQuote

In 2020, Kirby earned a BAFTA Award for his performance as Darcus Howe in Steve McQueen's Small Axe: Mangrove, which highlighted the 1970s British civil rights movement. His recent work includes starring as Hezekiah Moscow, a Jamaican immigrant turned boxer, in the Victorian-era drama series A Thousand Blows, created by Steven Knight. The series premiered on Disney+ in February 2025. Kirby has also appeared in acclaimed productions such as Black Mirror, Curfew, Devils, and Boiling Point.IMDb+7DNB Stories Africa+7+7Ranker+6+6The Guardian+6The Guardian+1+1The Guardian+5360dopes+5+5

Reflecting on his journey, Kirby shared, "Acting is still a safe space most of the time. But my experience has changed. I’ve travelled with work. I get to dive into character’s minds, and these different periods of history and time; and learn about the world and learn about humanity."Hollywood Authentic -