Actor
Wunmi Mosaku
Based In
United Kingdom
Origin
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Years Active
2006 – Present
Wunmi Mosaku Biography
Wunmi Mosaku full Information
- Full Name: Oluwunmi Mosaku
- Professional Name: Wunmi Mosaku
- Date of Birth: 31 July 1986
- Age: 39 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
- Nationality: British
- Ethnicity: Nigerian (Yoruba background)
- Current Residence: United Kingdom
- Occupation: Actress
- Industry: British Television and Film (also works in Hollywood productions)
- Years Active: 2006 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family Background
- Mother: Irene Mosaku
- Sisters: Kunbi Mosaku and Iyiola Mosaku
- Husband: Tash Moseley (married)
- Children: One daughter (with a second child on the way as of Jan 2026)
- Grandmother: Anike Adisa
Education
- University: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London
- Degree: BA in Acting
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Category | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | I Am Slave | Television Film | Early breakthrough role as Malia |
| 2013 | Philomena | Film | Appeared in Oscar-nominated film |
| 2016 | Damilola, Our Loved Boy | TV Film | Won BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2016 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | Film | Entered major Hollywood franchise |
| 2019 | His House | Film | Critically acclaimed lead performance |
| 2020 | Lovecraft Country | Television | International recognition as Ruby Baptiste |
| 2021 | Loki | Television | Joined Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hunter B-15 |
| 2022 | We Own This City | Miniseries | Powerful role as Nicole Steele |
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Film | Reprised MCU role in major box office hit |
| 2025 | Sinners | Film | Collaboration with Ryan Coogler |
Recent Activity
- Experiencing a major career high in early 2026
- Gained widespread critical acclaim for her role in Sinners
- The film was directed by Ryan Coogler
- Currently active in the 2026 awards circuit season
- Receiving multiple nominations and major award recognition
- Professionally at one of the strongest phases of her career
- Public reports indicate she is pregnant with her second child as of February 2026
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rome Fiction Festival | Best Actress in a Mini-series | Rome Fiction Festival Award | Moses Jones | Won |
| 2017 | BAFTA TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress | British Academy Television Award | Damilola, Our Loved Boy | Won |
| 2018 | Royal Television Society Programme Awards | Actor – Female | RTS Programme Award | Television Work | Nominated |
| 2021 | BAFTA Film Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | British Academy Film Award | His House | Nominated |
| 2021 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Performance by an Actress | BIFA Award | His House | Won |
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | SAG Award | Lovecraft Country | Nominated |
| 2021 | Critics’ Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Horror Series | Critics’ Choice Super Award | Lovecraft Country | Nominated |
| 2025 | Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Best Supporting Actress | AWFJ Award | Sinners | Won |
| 2025 | African-American Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actress | AAFCA Award | Sinners | Won |
| 2025 | Gotham Film Awards | Outstanding Supporting Performance | Gotham Award | Sinners | Won |
| 2025 | UK Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actress | UKFCA Award | Sinners | Won |
| 2026 | BAFTA Film Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | British Academy Film Award | Sinners | Won |
| 2026 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Academy Award | Sinners | Pending |
| 2026 | Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Critics’ Choice Award | Sinners | Nominated |
About Wunmi Mosaku
She is a British-Nigerian actress known for award-winning performances in television and film.
She is widely recognized for Ruby Baptiste in Lovecraft Country and Hunter B-15 in Loki.
Yes, she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for Damilola, Our Loved Boy.
His House (2020) brought her major global recognition.
Yes, she works in both British productions and major Hollywood projects including Marvel films.