English-born actor Lucian Msamati grew up in Zimbabwe, and he was raised by Tanzanian parents. He is best known for his appearance in a string of films, including Coffin, Legend of the Sky Kingdom, Dr. Juju, and Raoul Peck’s award-winning film Lumumba. Meanwhile, his television credits in the UK include Spooks, Just Like Ronaldinho, Ultimate Force, Too Close For Comfort, The Knock and Heads And Tales. He is also the founding member and artistic director of Zimbabwe’s acclaimed Over the Edge Theater Company. As far as theater goes, he played the title role in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Pericles. His other stage credits include The Overwhelming, President Of An Empty Room and Mourning Becomes Electra at the National Theatre.