Lucian Msamati

Acting • 42 Credits

Biography

Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati (born 5 March 1976) is an British-Tanzanian actor, writer, director and producer . His notable screen roles include Salladhor Saan in the HBO series Game of Thrones, J.L.B. Matekoni in the BBC/HBO adaptation of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, David Runihura in the Netflix/BBC thriller Black Earth Rising, Ed Dumani in the Sky/AMC series Gangs of London and Cardinal Adeyemi in Conclave. He is also known for his work in theatre and radio.

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

2011 ⭐ 4.2
as Salladhor Saan
Conclave

Conclave

2024 ⭐ 3.6
as Adeyemi
Doctor Who

Doctor Who

2005 ⭐ 3.8
as Guido
His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials

2019 ⭐ 3.9
as John Faa
Taboo

Taboo

2017 ⭐ 3.9
as George Chichester
The International

The International

2009 ⭐ 3.1
as General Charles Motomba
See How They Run

See How They Run

2022 ⭐ 3.2
as Max Mallowan
The Good Liar

The Good Liar

2019 ⭐ 3.3
as Beni
Luther

Luther

2010 ⭐ 3.9
as Ken Barnaby
Slow Horses

Slow Horses

2022 ⭐ 4.0
as Oliver Nash
Gangs of London

Gangs of London

2020 ⭐ 3.9
as Ed Dumani
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

2017 ⭐ 3.5
as Director
Death in Paradise

Death in Paradise

2011 ⭐ 3.7
as Dr. Johnson
Run Away

Run Away

2026 ⭐ 3.3
as Cornelius Faber
Spooks

Spooks

2002 ⭐ 3.9
as Manu Buffong
Ashes to Ashes

Ashes to Ashes

2008 ⭐ 3.9
as Tobias Ndbele
Hostage

Hostage

2025 ⭐ 3.4
as Kofi Adomako
The Chemistry of Death

The Chemistry of Death

2023 ⭐ 3.3
as Henry Maitland
The Hollow Crown

The Hollow Crown

2012 ⭐ 3.7
as Bishop of Carlisle
Black Earth Rising

Black Earth Rising

2018 ⭐ 3.2
as David Runihura
Horizon

Horizon

1964 ⭐ 3.8
as Narrator
Zog and the Flying Doctors

Zog and the Flying Doctors

2021 ⭐ 3.3
as Lion (voice)
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

2009 ⭐ 3.4
as JLB Matekoni
Kiri

Kiri

2018 ⭐ 3.0
as Tobi Akindele
Urban Myths

Urban Myths

2017 ⭐ 3.7
as Herbert Muhammed
Best Interests

Best Interests

2023 ⭐ 3.3
as Derek
Breaking Point

Breaking Point

2023 ⭐ 3.5
as Martin
The Score

The Score

2022 ⭐ 2.6
as The Photographer
The Bike Thief

The Bike Thief

2020 ⭐ 2.4
as Victor
National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet

2021 ⭐ 3.1
as Friar Laurence