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Dev Patel Biography

Birth Name:Dev Patel

Birth Place:Harrow, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Won a Critics's Choice Award and a SAG Award for his role in "Slumdog Millionaire․"
Garnered numerous award nominations for his role in "Slumdog Millionaire," including a BAFTA, European Film Award and British Independent Film Award
Nominated for a BAFTA Award for his role in the 2011 film "Best Exotic Marigold Hotel․"
Attended Longfield First School in North Harrow, London
Born to Gujarati Hindu parents, he grew up in the London suburb of Harrow
Became part of the British teen TV drama "Skins" when his mother took him for an audition
Quote: "Everything will be all right in the end․ So if it is not all right, it is not yet the end․"
Quote: "I'm an Asian guy growing up in London so I see myself as British, but India is part of my culture․"
Quote: "(Calls his role in the film "Lion") "the most nourishing thing I've been able to dive into․""
An examiner was moved to tears during his GCSE performance of a child in the Beslan school hostage crisis
Has earned a black belt in taekwon-do

Awards

2008Black Reel-Best Actor: winner
2008Black Reel-Best Breakthrough Performance: winner
2008British Independent Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer: winner
2008CFCA Award-Most Promising Performer: winner
2008DFCS Award-Best Newcomer: nominated
2008Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: nominated
2008ALFS Award-Young British Performer of the Year: nominated
2008NBR Award-Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: winner
2008PFCS Award-Breakout on Camera: winner
2008WAFCA Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: winner
2009Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2009BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2009COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2009Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress (Under 21): winner
2009European Film Award-European Actor: nominated
2009Evening Standard British Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer: nominated
2009Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2009Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2009ALFS Award-British Actor of the Year: nominated
2009MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2009MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance Male: nominated
2009OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: winner
2009OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2009OFCS Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Fresh Face Male: nominated
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
2010Irina Palm-Worst British Actor: nominated
2011Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2013Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Best Actor-: winner
2015Best Supporting Actor-: winner
2016Asia Pacific Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actor: nominated
2016Capri Supporting Actor Award-: winner
2016Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2016IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016National Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2016SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2017Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2017AACTA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2017BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2017BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2017CinEuphoria-Best Actor - Audience Award: winner
2017CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
2017Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2017HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Virtuoso Award-: winner
2017Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2018APFF Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018AFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
2018Gold Hugo-Best Narrative Short Film: nominated
2018FCCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2018Golden Dragon-International Short Film Competition: nominated
2018Short Film Grand Jury Prize-: nominated
2019AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
2019British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020AFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2020National Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021GAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021Honorable Mention-Best Actor: winner
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2021IGN Award-Best Lead Performer in a Movie: winner
2021IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021NTFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021PCA Award-Best Male Leading Role: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2021Vice/Martin Award-: nominated
2022CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie: winner
2022Honorable Mention-Best Actor: winner
2022NCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022SFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024Astra Award-Best First Feature: nominated
2024Best Director-Feature Film: winner
2024Sierra Award-Breakout Filmmaker of the Year: nominated
2024OAFFC Award-Breakthrough Filmmaker: nominated
2024Audience Award-Headliners: winner
2024SDFCS Award-Best First Feature: nominated
2024SLFCA Award-Best First Film: nominated
2025BAFTA Film Award-Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer: nominated
2025Windie-Best Breakout Artist: nominated
2025COFCA Award-Breakthrough Film Artist: nominated
2025CACF Award-Best First Feature: winner
2025CCA Super Award-Best Actor in an Action Movie: nominated
2025HFCS Award-Best New Filmmaker: nominated
2025ALFS Award-Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker of the Year: nominated
2025OFTA Film Award-Best Feature Debut: nominated