Kingsley Ben-Adir
ActingAbout Kingsley Ben-Adir
Kingsley Ben-Adir (born 20 November 1986) is a British actor. His credits include playing pathologist Marcus Summer in ITV's Vera (2014–2018), private detective Karim Washington on Netflix's The OA (2019), Colonel Ben Younger in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders (2017–2019), and Gravik in the superhero miniseries Secret Invasion (2023). He starred as Malcolm X in the Amazon Studios film One Night in Miami... (2020), for which he won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer, and as Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Kingsley Ben-Adir, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Kingsley Ben-Adir Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kingsley Ben-Adir reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kingsley Ben-Adir's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Kingsley Ben-Adir'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 Diana and I, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kingsley Ben-Adir Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kingsley Ben-Adir's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kingsley Ben-Adir has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Frank & Louis | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Bob Marley: One Love | Bob Marley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion | Self - 'Gravik' | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Barbie | Ken | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | One Night in Miami... | Malcolm X | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Noelle | Jake Hapman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Commuter | Agent Garcia | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Diana and I | Russell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Tristan "Wet Stick" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Trespass Against Us | Sampson | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | The Arrival | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Scorn | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kingsley Ben-Adir - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kingsley Ben-Adir?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kingsley Ben-Adir is "Diana and I" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Kingsley Ben-Adir acted in?
Kingsley Ben-Adir has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kingsley Ben-Adir?
Other notable films include "One Night in Miami...", "Barbie", and "Bob Marley: One Love".