Archie Madekwe has steadily built a name for himself across British television, international films, and theatre. Born in London in 1995, the actor gained wider attention through Midsommar and See before taking on prominent roles in Gran Turismo and Saltburn. His work in Lurker further expanded his profile, while his recent projects continue his growing screen career. Known for his distinctive height and understated style, Madekwe has developed a career that combines stage experience with increasingly prominent film and television roles.

Archie Madekwe Quick Bio

Profile	Details
Full Name	Archie Uchena Madekwe
Date of Birth	February 10, 1995
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Age	31 years old
Birthplace	Lambeth, London, England
Nationality	British
Profession	Actor, Producer
Years Active	2014–present
Known For	Midsommar, See, Gran Turismo, Saltburn, Lurker
Estimated Net Worth	Approximately $3.5 million
Net Worth Status	Estimated; not officially confirmed
Education	BRIT School; London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Additional Training	National Youth Theatre
Family Connection	Ashley Madekwe is his cousin
Heritage	English, Nigerian and Swiss
Hair Color	Dark brown / black
Eye Color	Brown
Build	Tall and slender
Acting Debut	Casualty (2014)
West End Debut	The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
Film Breakthrough	Midsommar (2019)
Major TV Role	Kofun in See
Major Film Role	Jann Mardenborough in Gran Turismo
Saltburn Role	Farleigh Start
Lurker Role	Oliver
Lurker Contribution	Actor and Producer
Awards Recognition	BAFTA Rising Star nomination
Screen International Recognition	Star of Tomorrow, 2017
Relationship Status	Private
Career Focus	Film, television and theatre

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A Timeline Archie Madekwe

Year	Career Highlight
1995	Born on February 10, 1995, in Lambeth, London.
Age 14	Began studying at the BRIT School and later joined the National Youth Theatre.
2014	Began his professional screen career with Casualty.
2017	Made his West End debut in The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
2017	Named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.
2018	Appeared in Teen Spirit, Informer and Les Misérables.
2019	Played Simon in Midsommar.
2019–2022	Played Kofun in See.
2021	Appeared in Voyagers.
2023	Played Jann Mardenborough in Gran Turismo.
2023	Appeared as Farleigh Start in Saltburn.
2023	Appeared in Heart of Stone and Beau Is Afraid.
2025	Starred as Oliver in Lurker and received his first producer credit.
2026	Received a BAFTA EE Rising Star Award nomination and continued his film, television and stage work.

Archie Madekwe Family

Family Detail	Information
Full Name	Archie Uchena Madekwe
Father’s Heritage	Nigerian and Swiss
Mother’s Heritage	English
Heritage	English, Nigerian and Swiss
Cousin	Ashley Madekwe, actress
Siblings	Not extensively documented publicly
Parents’ Names	Not widely disclosed
Relationship Status	Private
Family Approach	Madekwe has deliberately kept much of his private family life away from social media.

Archie Madekwe Awards & Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result
2017	Screen International	Star of Tomorrow	Selected
2026	EE BAFTA Film Awards	EE Rising Star Award	Nominated
2026	Newport Beach Film Festival	Breakout Award	Won

Archie Madekwe Dress Collection

Designer / Style	Documented Appearance
LOEWE	Double-breasted black wool suit at the 2025 Berlinale premiere of Lurker
Dior	Custom Dior look for the 2026 BAFTA period
Gray Tailoring	Wore a gray suit at the 2023 GQ Men of the Year event
Black Tailoring	Wore a minimalist black look at the Saltburn Los Angeles premiere
Contemporary Knitwear	Seen wearing a distinctive knit/checkered look at the Critics Choice Awards

Archie Madekwe Social Media

Platform	Account
Instagram	@archmadekwe
Instagram Status	Verified creator account
Instagram Followers	Approximately 249K–254K, depending on the date checked
Main Content	Film projects, fashion, events and professional appearances
Personal Content	Relatively limited
Posting Style	Primarily career and public-event related