Wunmi Mosaku is a Nigerian-British actress recognized for her performances in British and American television. She gained initial recognition for her roles in 'Moses Jones' and 'Vera'. Her portrayal of Gloria Taylor in 'Damilola, Our Loved Boy' earned her a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress. Mosaku further expanded her profile with roles in 'Luther', 'Lovecraft Country' as Ruby Baptiste, and as Hunter B-15 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 'Loki' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.
July 1986: Wunmi Mosaku's Birth
In July 1986, Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku, professionally known as Wunmi Mosaku, was born.
2007: Graduation from RADA
In 2007, Wunmi Mosaku graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art with a BA in Acting Degree (H Level).
2007: Professional Stage Debut
In 2007, Wunmi Mosaku made her professional stage debut at the Arcola Theatre in The Great Theatre of the World.
2008: Appearance in Rough Crossings
In 2008, Wunmi Mosaku appeared in Rough Crossings at the Lyric Hammersmith, directed by Rupert Goold and based on the book by Simon Schama.
2008: Featured in UNDEREXPOSED Exhibition
In 2008, Wunmi Mosaku was featured in the first of the UNDEREXPOSED exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery, which aims to raise the profile of black role models.
July 2009: Featured on Screen International Cover
In June–July 2009, Wunmi Mosaku was featured on the front cover of Screen International magazine as one of the UK Stars of Tomorrow.
2009: Role as Joy in Moses Jones
In 2009, Wunmi Mosaku rose to prominence for her role as Joy in the BBC Two miniseries Moses Jones.
2009: Starred in Moses Jones and Won Award
In 2009, Wunmi Mosaku starred in the BBC Two series Moses Jones, for which she won Best Actress in a Miniseries at the Rome Fiction Festival.
2010: Appearance in The Vertical Hour
In 2010, Wunmi Mosaku appeared in The Vertical Hour by David Hare, at the Royal Court Theatre.
2010: Named Fresh Face and Starred in I Am Slave
In 2010, Wunmi Mosaku was named one of The Seven Fresh Faces of Toronto International Film Festival for her starring role in I Am Slave, where she plays Malia.
2011: Appearance in Truth and Reconciliation
In 2011, Wunmi Mosaku appeared in Truth and Reconciliation at the Royal Court Theatre.
2011: Appearance in Vera
In 2011, Wunmi Mosaku appeared in Vera as Holly Lawson.
2011: Role as Holly Lawson in Vera
In 2011, Wunmi Mosaku gained further recognition for her role as Holly Lawson in the ITV series Vera.
2011: Featured in Nylon Magazine
In 2011, Wunmi Mosaku was featured in Nylon Magazine's 2011 Young Hollywood issue.
2012: Continued Role in Vera
Wunmi Mosaku continued her role as Holly Lawson in the ITV series Vera through 2012.
2015: Role in Capital
In 2015, Wunmi Mosaku played the part of Quentina, a traffic warden, in the BBC series Capital, based on John Lanchester's novel.
2016: Appearance in Black Mirror
In 2016, Wunmi Mosaku appeared in Playtest, an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror.
2016: BAFTA TV Award for Damilola, Our Loved Boy
In 2016, Wunmi Mosaku won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gloria Taylor in the TV film Damilola, Our Loved Boy.
2017: BAFTA TV Award Win
In 2017, Wunmi Mosaku won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gloria Taylor in Damilola, Our Loved Boy.
2019: Appearance in Luther Season 5
In 2019, Wunmi Mosaku appeared in the fifth season of Luther.
2020: BAFTA Nomination and BIFA Win for His House
In 2020, Wunmi Mosaku was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Actress and won the BIFA for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film for her role as Rial in the film His House.
2020: Yoruba Language Lessons
Since 2020, Wunmi Mosaku has been taking Yoruba language lessons.
2021: Portrayal of Hunter B-15 in Loki
In 2021, Wunmi Mosaku began portraying the character Hunter B-15 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Disney+ series Loki.
2023: Continued Role in Loki
Wunmi Mosaku continued her role as Hunter B-15 in the Disney+ series Loki through 2023.
2024: Birth of First Daughter
In 2024, Wunmi Mosaku had her first daughter.
2024: Role in Deadpool & Wolverine
In 2024, Wunmi Mosaku reprised her role as Hunter B-15 in the film Deadpool & Wolverine.
2025: Appearance in Sinners
In 2025, Wunmi Mosaku appeared as Annie in Ryan Coogler's vampire film Sinners, receiving high praise for her performance.
January 2026: Academy Award Nomination
In January 2026, Wunmi Mosaku received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film Sinners.
2026: Pregnancy Announcement
In 2026, Wunmi Mosaku announced that she was expecting her second child.
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