Himesh Patel
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Himesh Jitendra Patel (born 13 October 1990) is a British actor. He began his career portraying Tamwar Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2007–2016). This was followed by roles in the Channel 4 sitcom Damned (2016–2018) and the films Yesterday (2019) and Tenet (2020). In 2021, Patel starred in the HBO miniseries Station Eleven, earning a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, and appeared in Adam McKay's Netflix film Don't Look Up. He then starred in the films Good Grief (2023), Greedy People (2024), The Assessment (2024) and Bubble & Squeak (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article Himesh Patel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Himesh Patel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Himesh Patel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Himesh Patel's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Himesh Patel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Himesh Patel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Himesh Patel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Himesh Patel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | High in the Clouds | Wirral (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Odyssey | Eurylochus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Assessment | Aaryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bubble & Squeak | Declan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Greedy People | Will | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Good Grief | Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Amazing Maurice | Keith (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Enola Holmes 2 | Dr. Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Don't Look Up | Phillip | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Enjoy | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Tenet | Mahir | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Aeronauts | John Trew | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Yesterday | Jack Malik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Best of EastEnders | Tamwar Masood (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Fox | The Suit | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Two Dosas | Pavan | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Enola Holmes 3 | Dr. Watson | Flop | Similar → |
Himesh Patel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Himesh Patel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Himesh Patel is "Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Himesh Patel acted in?
Himesh Patel has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Himesh Patel?
Other notable films include "Enola Holmes 2", "Tenet", and "Don't Look Up".