Peter King Nzioki Mwania (born 25 May 1978), popularly known as Peter King, is a Kenyan actor.[1][2] He is best known for his roles in the films The Constant Gardener, The Fifth Estate and Sense8.[2]
Peter King Nzioki Mwania | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter King Nzioki Mwania May 25, 1978 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Spouse | Tess King |
Personal life
editNzioki was born on 25 May 1978 in Nairobi, Kenya. His father Michael David Mwania, served in the Kenyan Army and his mother worked at the military hospital. At the age of six, he joined church productions at the Lang’ata Barracks. He completed his education from Lang’ata High School in Nairobi.[3]
He is married to fellow actress Tess King.[4]
Career
editHe made acting debut in 2000 at the Kenya National Theatre for three years under the guidance of Joab Kanuka. In theater, he played 'Iago' in the Phoenix Players production of the Shakespeare tragedy Othello. In 2005, he made his film debut with a minor role in The Constant Gardener directed by Fernando Meirelles.[3] In the same year, he appeared as 'Barman' in the television movie Transit. In 2016, he appeared in the thriller film The CEO where he played the role of 'Jomo'. The film had its premier 10 July 2016, at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos[5] and later received critical acclaim.[2][6][7]
He made some notable appearances as 'Mkwajo' in award-winning musical Mo Faya directed by Eric Wainaina; scheming spouse in FaceBook and corrupt politician 'Mzito' in Ni Sisi. After several villainous roles, he received the role as stepfather in MTV series Shuga 2, then as an inspiring soccer coach in The Inside Story aired in Discovery Channel; and a preacher in The Knife Grinder’s Tale.[8]
In 2016, he was selected for the role as Kenyan crime lord 'Silas Kabaka' in the Netflix series Sense8.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense8[2] The role made him a popular television actor in Kenya.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Constant Gardener | Policeman 1 | Film | |
| 2005 | Transit | Barman | TV movie | |
| 2007 | The Knife Grinder's Tale | Preacher | Short film | |
| 2007 | Makutano Junction | Albert Mukara | TV series | [9] |
| 2010 | Ndoto Za Elibidi | Policeman 1 | Film | [10] |
| 2013 | The Fifth Estate | Oscar Kamau Kingara | Film | [11] |
| 2016 | The CEO | Jomo | Film | [12] |
| 2016 | Kati Kati | King | Film | [13] |
| 2016 | Sense8 | Silas Kabaka | TV series | [14] |
| 2018 | Poacher | Kennedy | Short film |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Peter King Nzioki". SPLA. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d "'I've been an actor all these years, no one noticed', Peter King says". The Pulse. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Peter King Mwania". kenyabuzz. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Peter King Nzioki: In Biographical Summaries of Notable People". myheritage. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ Adedayo, Showemimo (July 10, 2016). "Kunle Afolayan's 'CEO' movie to premiere in Lagos today". TheNet.ng.
- ^ Nnanna, Chioma (July 31, 2016). "Chioma Nnanna Reviews Kunle Afolayan's New Movie 'The C.E.O". Bellanaija.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (July 25, 2016). "Kunle Afolayan's "The CEO" isn't a conventional Nollywood movie". Pulse.ng.
- ^ "HOT: Peter King Mwania". kenyabuzz. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Mukaras Family tree". Makutano Junction. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ^ "Ndoto Za Elibidi (Dreams of Elibidi)". Retrieved 2020-02-22.
- ^ "The Fifth Estate". DreamWorks Studios. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ^ Soars, Tonia (October 29, 2016). "Kunle Afolayan, Angelique Kidijo, Wale Ojo And More At The CEO Movie London Premiere". 360nobs.com.
- ^ "Kati Kati [programme note]". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- ^ Peter King Mwania (November 28, 2014). "This is why Hollywood recognises my acting". People Daily (Interview). Mediamax Network Limited. Archived from the original on December 11, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
External links
edit- Peter Nzioki at IMDb