Fisayo Akinade

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Characters played by Fisayo Akinade

Kieran Gallagher — The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

Kieran Gallagher is one of the surviving soldiers who escapes the destroyed army base with Melanie, Helen Justineau, Dr. Caroline Caldwell, Sgt. Eddie Parks, and Dillon. When the group runs out of food in London, he undertakes a supply mission and is killed by feral hungry children.

Mercutio — National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2021)

Mercutio is one of Romeo's friends and becomes involved as the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets intensifies. The plot summary places him among Romeo's circle during the mounting feud, but does not specify further actions or describe his relationship to Juliet.

Nurse Angel — Goodbye June (2025)

The family nurse who supports June during her final days. She facilitates the reconciliation between June's estranged daughters and witnesses the family's grief after June's passing, later becoming Connor's partner.

Cailean Ferris — The Isle (2019)

A shipwreck survivor who reaches the island with Oliver and Jim. He later falls from the cliffs and is killed, and his body becomes part of the survivors' planned escape.

Career Overview

Fisayo Akinade has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Signature works include The Girl with All the Gifts, National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles, The Isle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
23
Birth Date
1987-12-28
Birth Place
Hackney, London, England, UK

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