
Lucian Msamati
Known for Acting · 43 credits
- Born
- 1976-03-05 (age 50)
- Place of birth
- London, England
- Also known as
- Wina Msamati · Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati
Biography
Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati (born 5 March 1976) is an British-Tanzanian actor, writer, director and producer . His notable screen roles include Salladhor Saan in the HBO series Game of Thrones, J.L.B. Matekoni in the BBC/HBO adaptation of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, David Runihura in the Netflix/BBC thriller Black Earth Rising, Ed Dumani in the Sky/AMC series Gangs of London and Cardinal Adeyemi in Conclave. He is also known for his work in theatre and radio.
Known For
TV Shows (23)

Game of Thrones
2011
as Salladhor Saan

Doctor Who
2005
as Guido

Death in Paradise
2011
as Dr. Johnson

Horizon
1964
as Narrator

Spooks
2002
as Manu Buffong

His Dark Materials
2019
as John Faa

Luther
2010
as Ken Barnaby

Gangs of London
2020
as Ed Dumani

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
2022
as Self

Taboo
2017
as George Chichester

The Hollow Crown
2012
as Bishop of Carlisle

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2017
as Director

Ashes to Ashes
2008
as Tobias Ndbele

Run Away
2026
as Cornelius Faber

Urban Myths
2017
as Herbert Muhammed

Black Earth Rising
2018
as David Runihura

Hostage
2025
as Kofi Adomako

10 Minute Tales
2009
as Flirty Orderly

The Chemistry of Death
2023
as Henry Maitland

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
2009
as JLB Matekoni

Kiri
2018
as Tobi Akindele

Best Interests
2023
as Derek

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
2020
as Wilfred
Movies (20)

Conclave
2024
as Adeyemi

The International
2009
as General Charles Motomba

The Good Liar
2019
as Beni

See How They Run
2022
as Max Mallowan

Zog and the Flying Doctors
2021
as Lion (voice)

National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
2021
as Friar Laurence

The Score
2022
as The Photographer

Breaking Point
2023
as Martin

RSC Live: Othello
2015
as Iago

National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
2012
as Dromio of Syracuse

National Theatre Live: Amadeus
2017
as Antonio Salieri

Okavango: A Flood of Life
2021
as Self - Narrator (voice)
A Blue Butterfly

This Fortress Built By Nature
2020
Found

The Bike Thief
2020
as Victor

The Legend of the Sky Kingdom
2003
as Italiano (voice)

The Battle to Beat Malaria
2024
as Self - Narrator

Landjäger
2023
as John Harms

National Theatre Live: 'Master Harold'... and the boys
2019
as Sam
About Lucian Msamati
Lucian Gabriel Wiina Msamati (born 5 March 1976) is an British-Tanzanian actor, writer, director and producer . His notable screen roles include Salladhor Saan in the HBO series Game of Thrones, J.L.B. Matekoni in the BBC/HBO adaptation of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, David Runihura in the Netflix/BBC thriller Black Earth Rising, Ed Dumani in the Sky/AMC series Gangs of London and Cardinal Adeyemi in Conclave. He is also known for his work in theatre and radio. With 43 credits spanning from 1964 to 2026, Lucian Msamati has appeared in 20 films and 23 TV shows.
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Most Popular Lucian Msamati Movies
- Conclave (2024) — as Adeyemi
- The International (2009) — as General Charles Motomba
- The Good Liar (2019) — as Beni
- See How They Run (2022) — as Max Mallowan
- Zog and the Flying Doctors (2021) — as Lion (voice)
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