Acting

Phaldut Sharma

Born July 10, 1989 · London, England, UK (age 37)

Phaldut "Paul" Sharma (born 10 July 1989) is a Welsh dancer and actor of Indo-Guyanese descent, best known for playing AJ Ahmed in EastEnders, Achmed in Gavin & Stacey and as DCI Ram Sidhu in Unforgotten. Sharma is also known for his recurring work as a Sammy Davis Junior tribute act in both West End Theatre and web series and for his roles in the Alfonso Cuarón movies Children of Men and Gravity.

Known For

Children of Men

Children of Men · 2006

Children of Men

MovieScience FictionThriller

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

Gravity

Gravity · 2013

MovieScience FictionThriller

Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.

The Personal History of David Copperfield

The Personal History of David Copperfield · 2019

The Personal History of David Copperfield

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

A Christmas Gift from Bob

A Christmas Gift from Bob · 2020

A Christmas Gift from Bob

MovieFamilyDrama

James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

Men Up

MovieDramaHistory

In Morriston Hospital in Swansea in 1994 a group of ordinary middle-aged Welsh men stepped into the unknown by taking part in the world's first medical trials for the drug that became Viagra.

It Was an Accident

It Was an Accident · 2000

It Was an Accident

MovieComedyDrama

An ex-con gets caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Slapper

Slapper · 2008

A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...

Roger Roger

Roger Roger · 1996

Minicab boss Sam has his work cut out controlling a wayward bunch of drivers

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Children of Men

Children of Men · 2006

Children of Men

MovieScience FictionThriller

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

Ian

Gravity

Gravity · 2013

MovieScience FictionThriller

Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.

Shariff (voice)

The Personal History of David Copperfield

The Personal History of David Copperfield · 2019

The Personal History of David Copperfield

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

Butcher

A Christmas Gift from Bob

A Christmas Gift from Bob · 2020

A Christmas Gift from Bob

MovieFamilyDrama

James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

Moody

Men Up

MovieDramaHistory

In Morriston Hospital in Swansea in 1994 a group of ordinary middle-aged Welsh men stepped into the unknown by taking part in the world's first medical trials for the drug that became Viagra.

Peetham ‘Pete’ Shah

It Was an Accident

It Was an Accident · 2000

It Was an Accident

MovieComedyDrama

An ex-con gets caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Asif

Slapper

Slapper · 2008

A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...

Referee

Roger Roger

Roger Roger · 1996

Minicab boss Sam has his work cut out controlling a wayward bunch of drivers

Ranjiv

EastEnders

EastEnders · 1985

SeriesSoapDrama

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

AJ Ahmed

Casualty

Casualty · 1986

SeriesDramaSoap

Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.

Damon Lynch

Spooks

SeriesDramaAction & Adventure

Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.

Harish Dhillon

Dalziel and Pascoe

Dalziel and Pascoe · 1996

Dalziel and Pascoe

SeriesMysteryCrime

In the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton, the unlikely duo of politically incorrect elephant-in-a-China-shop-copper DS Andrew Dalziel (pronounced Dee-ell) and his more sensitive and university educated sidekick DS, later DI, Peter Pascoe is always on hand to solve the classic murder mystery, while maintaining down-to-Earth wit and humour.

Imad Abdullah

A Discovery of Witches

A Discovery of Witches · 2018

A Discovery of Witches

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Closet witch Diana Bishop and centuries-old vampire Matthew Clairmont are drawn into a deadly mystery and forbidden romance when a magical book shows up in an Oxford library.

T.J. Wetson

Unforgotten

Unforgotten · 2015

SeriesDramaCrime

London police detectives Cassie Stuart and Sunny Khan investigate historic cold cases involving missing persons, murder and long-hidden secrets.

Ram Sidhu

Hanna

SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

Follow the journey of an extraordinary young girl as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.

Tom

Sherwood

Sherwood · 2022

SeriesCrimeMystery

Old grudges, new rivalries. A tangled web of murder and revenge spirals in a fractured Nottinghamshire mining community. Powerful drama with Lesley Manville and David Morrissey.

Chief Constable Fraser

The Office

The Office · 2001

Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg.

Sanj

Life on Mars

Life on Mars · 2006

SeriesCrimeDrama

A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

Ravi Gandhi

Avenue 5

Avenue 5 · 2020

SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

40 years in the future, space captain Ryan Clark and the crew of the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5 navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after experiencing technical difficulties onboard.

Sanji

Full Circle

Full Circle · 2023

SeriesCrimeDrama

An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.

Dialect Coach

Bodies

Bodies is an award-winning British television medical drama produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. Created by Jed Mercurio, the series began in 2004 and is based on his book Bodies. In December 2009, The Times ranked Bodies in 9th place in its list of "Shows of the Decade". The Guardian has ranked the series among "The Greatest Television Dramas of All-Time".

Darpak Gill

Gavin & Stacey

Gavin & Stacey · 2007

SeriesComedyDrama

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love - bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.

Achmed

Cuffs

SeriesDramaCrime

Explores the day-to-day work of police officers, from high-stakes situations like drug busts and kidnappings to mundane incidents like shoplifting and public disturbances, while also delving into their personal lives and internal conflicts.

Mohammad Bangash

The Last Detective

The Last Detective · 2003

The Last Detective

SeriesCrimeDrama

"Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans.

Shivraj

The Singapore Grip

The Singapore Grip · 2020

The Singapore Grip

SeriesDramaComedy

In WWII-era colonial Singapore, a wealthy British family struggle to preserve their prosperous business – whether by commercial or amorous schemes – amid cataclysmic world events.

Major Singh

New Street Law

New Street Law · 2006

SeriesCrimeDrama

Follows two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester, England, contrasting defence Jack Roper's struggling firm with his former mentor, prosecutor Laurence Scammel's more established chambers, and exploring their personal and professional rivalry through complex legal cases.

Mark Tang

Cucumber

Cucumber · 2015

SeriesComedyDrama

Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

Leigh

Shane the Chef

Shane the Chef · 2018

SeriesFamilyAnimation

Shane, an ambitious, energetic chef and his young daughter Izzy run a restaurant in the town of Munchington. Every day is a recipe for adventure for Shane and Izzy and each episode will focus on his high energy exploits and passion for food, whether it’s trying to build the biggest baguette for the world record, finding wild herbs in the woods or growing large vegetables for the village county fair.

Roger Roger

Roger Roger · 1998

Roger Roger is a BBC television comedy-drama written by John Sullivan. The series was about a mini-cab firm called Cresta Cabs. The pilot aired in 1996 and there were three subsequent series on BBC1 in 1998, 1999 and 2003.

Rajiv

Home Time

Home Time · 2009

SeriesComedyDrama

Gaynor Jacks, aged 29, returns to her mum and dad's house in Coventry after running off to find her place in the big wide world when she was 17-years-old.

Darren Barwick