What are Ncuti Gatwa's movies and TV shows?

Last Modified Apr 6, 2025 07:15 EDT
Ncuti Gatwa
Ncuti Gatwa (Source: Instagram)


Ncuti Gatwa is a Rwandan-Scottish actor known for his roles in “Doctor Who (2023)” and “Sex Education (2019).” Born on October 15, 1992, in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda, Gatwa grew up in Edinburgh and Dunfermline. He attended Boroughmuir High School and Dunfermline High and holds a bachelor's degree in acting from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. Following his graduation, he joined the Dundee Repertory Theatre’s graduation scheme. He played Demetrius in the Shakespeare’s Globe rendition of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in 2016. Gatwa’s television journey began in 2014 with the mini-series “Bob Servant,” where he appeared in a minor role as a male customer.


However, it was his portrayal of Eric Effiong in Netflix’s teen comedy drama “Sex Education” that brought him wide recognition. Gatwa is a three-time BAFTA Awards nominee and was the “Best Actor” winner of the 2020 BAFTA Awards, Scotland, and 2024 BAFTA Awards, Wales. He is all set to appear in the 2025 comedy-drama “The Roses” and will return as the Doctor in Season 2 of Disney+’s “Doctor Who.” The new season premieres on April 12, 2025.


List of Ncuti Gatwa’s Movies


Ncuti Gatwa
Ncuti Gatwa (Source: Instagram)


Gatwa’s filmography includes the 2019 family comedy “Horrible Histories: The Movie- Rotten Romans” where he featured as Timidius. He played Nick in Augustine Frizzell’s 2021 romantic drama “The Last Letter from Your Lover" and Artist Ken in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 satirical comedy “Barbie.” More recently, he starred as Algernon Moncrieff in National Theater’s production of the Oscar Wilde comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest.”


Here is a list of all the movies Ncuti Gatwa has appeared in:


YearTitleRole
2025National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being EarnestAlgernon Moncrieff
2023BarbieKen
2021The Last Letter from Your LoverNick
2019Horrible Histories: The Movie- Rotten RomansTimidius
2016A Midsummer Night’s DreamDemetrius


List of Ncuti Gatwa’s TV Shows


Ncuti Gatwa with Varada Sethu
Ncuti Gatwa with Doctor Who co-star Varada Sethu (Source: Instagram)


In 2015, Gatwa played the role of Dougie in the crime thriller mini-series “Stonemouth.” His breakthrough performance came as Eric Effiong in “Sex Education,” where he portrays a Nigerian teen navigating his queer identity. In a 2023 interview with Elle, he described his character Eric as “so fierce and unashamed” adding that playing him was healing. He says, “It was healing for me, and great for people to see themselves represented. It taught me the importance of representation: it’s so powerful and necessary.”


He joined as a lead in the sci-fi fantasy series “Doctor Who” in 2023. In an interview with GQ , when asked to describe his take on the iconic character, Gatwa replied with a grin, “I would describe the Doctor as a black man.” It is a significant moment, as he plays the Fifteenth Doctor and made history as the first man of color to portray the role.


Here is a list of all the TV shows Ncuti Gatwa has appeared in:


YearTV ShowRole
2023-2024Doctor WhoThe Doctor
2024Doctor Who: Tales of the TARDISThe Doctor
2024Masters of the AirLt. Robert H. Daniels
2019-2023Sex EducationEric Effiong
2015StonemouthDougie
2014Bob ServantMale Customer


Watch the official trailer for the upcoming Season 2 of “Doctor Who” here:


FAQs about Ncuti Gatwa

A. Yes, he is active on Instagram and his username is @ncutigatwa.

A. Ncuti Gatwa was born on October 15, 1992. As of April, 2025, he is 32 years old.

A. Ncuti Gatwa’s companion is played by Millie Gibson, with Varada Sethu set to join the cast as a companion in the upcoming season.

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