Dev Patel

Also known as Deema

British actor (born 1990)

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Dev Patel is an author whose professional career began in 2006. He was born on April 23, 1990. His written output includes the book *Children's Colouristan*.

Records indicate that Patel has five works associated with his name in academic databases. He is referenced by 541 other encyclopedia articles. Additionally, his name is associated with 62 listeners and 185 plays on a music platform.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Family name: Patel
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: Harrow
Occupation: screenwriter
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: Hinduism
Award: BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Sport: taekwondo
Image: Dev Patel at PaleyFest 2013.jpg

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Commons category: Dev Patel
nominated for: European Film Award for Best Actor
name in native language: Dev Patel
start of work period: 2006-00-00
date of birth: 1990-04-23
unmarried partner: Tilda Cobham-Hervey

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Encyclopedic overview

Dev Patel (/ˈdɛv pəˈtɛl/ DEV pə-TEL; born 23 April 1990) is a British actor and filmmaker. His accolades include a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Patel was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.

Patel began his career playing Anwar Kharral in the E4 teen drama Skins (2007). His breakthrough role in Danny Boyle's drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008) earned Patel a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. His career expanded with leading roles in the comedy-dramas The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), the science fiction thriller Chappie (2015), and a supporting role in the HBO series The Newsroom (2012–2014).

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