Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is a great British actor known for his work in film, television and on stage. He has been featured in many British productions. Some of his films include, “Mary Poppins Returns(2018)” and “Justice League(2017)”.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Bio
Holdbrook-Smith followed his love for theatre to explore the film industry. He started acting when he was 15 years old and by 18, he had gained a firm grip on the theatre industry. He graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2000. He branched to television when he played the role of “Orlando Figes” in the Judge John Deed episode “Everyone’s Child”. He also performed in Love’s Labour’s Lost(2007) and Dr. Strange(2016) with Benedict Cumberbatch.
Some of his popular roles include Laertes in “Hamlet(2015)”, Crispus Allen in “Justice League”, Father Richard Emery in “Ghost Stories(2017)”, Templeton Frye in “Mary Poppins Returns(2018)”, Oliver in “The Commuter(2018) and many others.
In 2020, he was recognized with the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his contribution to drama in the U.K. He is also the Advisory Group member of the Guildford School of Acting. In 2009, he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2019 for his role in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. He has also been nominated for the Black British Theatre Award and the WhatsOnStage Award.
Aside from acting, he also narrates audio books. His works include The Masquerades of Spring, Good Omens, Sherlock Holmes: The Voice of Treason, What Abigail Did That Summer, Whispers Under Ground, et cetera.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s Age, Birthday, Zodiac sign
Kobna was born on the 23rd of August, 1977 under the zodiac sign Virgo in Accra, Ghana but grew up in Frimley, Surrey, England. He is presently 46 years old.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s Height
“The Paddington 2(2017)” actor stands at a height of five feet, eleven inches which is equivalent to 1.80 metres.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s parents
Kobna’s parents are Dr. Yoku Henry Andrew Holdbrook-Smith and Tenu Holdbrook-Smith. Not much information is available about them.
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Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s siblings
The popular actor has only one sibling, known as Kori Holdbrook-Smith. They were both raised together in Frimley, Surrey, England but their origin can be traced to Ghana.
Is Kobna Holdbrook-Smith married?
Yes, he is married to his doctor girlfriend, Nydia A. Swaby. They got married on the 27th of July, 2018 after years of dating.
Does Kobna Holdbrook-Smith have kids?
There is no information as to whether he has children or not. We will update when we find out.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s Net Worth
His actual net worth is unknown but he is speculated to be worth between $1 million and $12 million.
Name | Kobna Holdbrook-Smith |
Date of Birth | 23rd of August, 1977 (46 years old) |
Place of Birth | Accra, Ghana |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Height | 1.80 metres |
Education | Guildford School of Acting |
Parents | Dr. Yoku Henry Andrew Holdbrook-Smith and Tenu Holdbrook-Smith |
Siblings | Kofi Holdbrook-Smith |
Spouse | Nydia A. Swaby |
Children | None |
Career | Actor |
Networth | $1 million – $12 million |