How old is Wunmi Mosaku?

Wunmi Mosaku is 39 years old (born July 31, 1986).

Is Wunmi Mosaku still alive?

Yes, Wunmi Mosaku is still alive as of 2026, aged 39.

What is Wunmi Mosaku's real name?

Wunmi Mosaku's full birth name is W. Mosaku.

Where is Wunmi Mosaku from?

Wunmi Mosaku is from Zaria, Nigeria, Nigeria.

What generation is Wunmi Mosaku?

Wunmi Mosaku is a Millennial, born in 1986.

Wunmi Mosaku

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Age today

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At 39 years old, Wunmi Mosaku remains one of the most prominent Nigerian Actors working today.

Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku (born 31 July 1986), known professionally as Wunmi Mosaku, is a Nigerian-British actress. She rose to prominence for her roles as Joy in the BBC Two miniseries Moses Jones (2009) and Holly Lawson in the ITV series Vera (2011–2012). She won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gloria Taylor in the TV film Damilola, Our Loved Boy (2016). In 2019, she appeared in the fifth season of Luther, followed by her role as Ruby Baptiste in HBO's Lovecraft Country (2020).

"Wunmi Mosaku's defining career moment arrived with her BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017 for her poignant portrayal of Gloria Taylor in "Damilola, Our Loved Boy"." — About Wunmi Mosaku

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Born

Years in career21 years active

July 31st, 1986

Birthplace

Zaria, Nigeria

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Nigeria

Generation

Millennial

Career

21 years

Region

Africa

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How Wunmi Mosaku compares to other Actors

🎂Wunmi Mosaku is 14 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Wunmi Mosaku	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	39	53	-14 yrs
Career length	21 yrs	~35 yrs	-14 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Wunmi Mosaku

Did you know?

Did you know that Wunmi Mosaku's parents returned to Nigeria when she was a teenager, leaving her and her siblings to continue their education in the UK?

5 Lesser-known facts

Moved from Nigeria to Manchester, England, at the age of one with her family.
Graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2007.
Won an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer in 2010 for her role in "Ruined" at the Almeida Theatre.
Portrayed Hunter B-15, a high-ranking TVA agent, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series "Loki" on Disney+.
Also appeared in the "Fantastic Beasts" film series as Eulalie "Lally" Hicks, a professor at Ilvermorny.

Career highlight

Wunmi Mosaku's defining career moment arrived with her BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017 for her poignant portrayal of Gloria Taylor in "Damilola, Our Loved Boy". This critical acclaim solidified her reputation as a powerful dramatic actress, opening doors to significant roles in major productions like HBO's "Lovecraft Country" and Marvel's "Loki".

Legacy

Wunmi Mosaku is establishing a legacy as a versatile and compelling actress, consistently delivering nuanced performances across television and film, from period dramas to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, inspiring a new generation.