Deobia Oparei

Deobia Oparei

54 · Born: Mar 14, 1971

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BornMar 14, 1971 London, England, UK

Biography

DéObia Oparei, a multifaceted individual, was born in the vibrant city of London, England, United Kingdom. As an accomplished actor, DéObia has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in various television shows and films.

One of their most notable roles was in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, which aired in 2011. Additionally, DéObia has appeared in Netflix's popular coming-of-age drama Sex Education, released in 2019, and Marvel's highly-anticipated series Loki, which premiered in 2021.

Beyond their work in television, DéObia has also made a mark in the cinematic world, with roles in blockbuster films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Jumanji: The Next Level, and the gripping thriller Wrath of Man, both released in 2021.

DéObia's journey in the entertainment industry began in theatre, where they had the opportunity to hone their craft at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Furthermore, they have also made a name for themselves as a published playwright, having written for the esteemed Royal Court Theatre.

In recent years, DéObia has expanded their creative horizons, releasing their debut short film Giants, which has received widespread acclaim and numerous awards internationally. This talented individual continues to impress audiences with their versatility and dedication to their craft.

Career

2022
2021
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special as Boastful Loki (archive footage)
Loki
Loki as Boastful Loki
2019
Dumbo
Dumbo as Rongo
Jumanji: The Next Level
Jumanji: The Next Level as Elevator Guard
Sex Education
Sex Education as Mr. Effiong
2015
Clones
Clones as Mr. Freeman
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones as Areo Hotah
2013
Little Devil
Little Devil as Trojan Rocks
2012
Dredd
Dredd as Paramedic TJ (uncredited)
2011
Your Highness
Your Highness as Thundarian
2010
Death Race 2
Death Race 2 as Big Bill
Mr. Nice
Mr. Nice as Tee Bone Taylor
Legacy
Legacy as Roy Clogham
2009
Green Street Hooligans 2
Green Street Hooligans 2 as Derrick Jackson
2006
2005
Doom
Doom as Destroyer
7 Seconds
7 Seconds as Spanky
2004
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds as Mullion
2002
Dirty Pretty Things
Dirty Pretty Things as Mini Cab Driver
The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers as Idris-Es-Saier
2001
Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge! as Le Chocolat
1998
Dark City
Dark City as Train Passenger
1997
Doom Runners
Doom Runners as Doom Trooper Supervisor
1992
Alien³
Alien³ as Arthur