Tony Jayawardena

Movie Actor

Birthday October 14

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace London, England

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About

British actor, entertainer, artist, and performer who is best known for playing the character Rashid Hyatt in the television series Ackley Bridge. He was also in several other television series like The CrownHolby City, and Midsomer Murders.

Before Fame

He played a White House guard in the 2004 film Chasing Liberty.

Trivia

He was in the 2023 film Doctor Jekyll. He is also known for his performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe, and the Royal National Theatre. He played Mr Bhamra in the West End production of Bend It Like Beckham the Musical which premiered in May of 2015.

Family Life

When he decided to become an actor, his family didn't know anyone in the entertainment industry.

Associated With

He starred alongside Sunetra Sarker and Fern Deacon in Ackley Bridge.