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McKell David
Born
McKell David

(1997-05-01) May 1, 1997 (age 27)
London, England
EducationIdentity School of Acting
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present

McKell David (born May 1, 1997) is a British actor. He began his career with a role in the British anthology series Black Mirror in 2011. Following appearances in several crime films, including My Brother the Devil (2012), he gained recognition for his portrayal of Spike in the television series The Irregulars.

Early life

McKell David was born on May 1, 1997 in London.[1] Coming from a multicultural family with roots in Barbados, Italy, Liberia, and Japan.[2] From an early age, he demonstrated a talent for performance, initially showcased through unscripted YouTube videos filmed by his father.[3] He later honed his craft at London's Identity School of Acting.[4] David launched his YouTube show, The Adventures of Lil McKell, at age 12.[5] David reminisced, "Every time I think back to the character "Lil McKell", it's always warm memories. I think that era of YouTube is very nostalgic, alongside the likes of Jazzy, A Squeezy, and myself".[6]

Career

2011–2013: Early roles

David's acting career commenced with a guest appearance in the 2011 British anthology series Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker.[7][8] In January 2012, he starred as Demon's Boy in the British crime drama film My Brother the Devil.[9][10] Later that year, he appeared as Rude Schoolboy in the TV series Some Girls.[11] On March 14, 2013, he played Dean in the military drama series Our Girl.[12]

2014–2016: Breakthrough

On February 12, 2014, he starred as Zac Forester in two episodes of Suspects.[13] On December 11, 2014, he portrayed Montana in the action film of the same name.[14] In the movie, David McKell played a 14-year-old drug-runner haunted by crime lord Lazarus, facing death, and was rescued by ex-Serbian Commando Dimitrije.[15]

In October 2015, he starred in the seventeenth series of the British medical drama television series Holby City known as Holby City series 17.[16] He played the part of Lloyd Kramer, appearing on episodes 14 to 19.[17] He also appeared on Don't Grow Up as Liam and on the coming-of-age drama Urban Hymn as Ryan.[18]

On November 7, 2016, he starred as Nathan on the TV film Damilola, Our Loved Boy, alongside Babou Ceesay and Wunmi Mosaku.[19] On January 27, 2017, he appeared on the science fiction superhero film iBoy, playing the role of Hazzard.[20]

2018–present: Patrick and The Irregulars

On June 29, 2018, he played Mikey in the comedy film Patrick.[21] On December 3, 2019, he acted as Youth 2 on the gangster film The Gentlemen.[22][23] On March 26, 2021, he starred as Spike in the British mystery adventure crime drama television series The Irregulars.[24][25]

References

  1. ^ Molli Mitchell (April 3, 2021). "Who is McKell David? Meet the Spike star". Daily Express. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Charles Trapunski (March 30, 2021). "Interview: The Irregulars' McKell David". Brief Take. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Tamika Mitchell (March 20, 2021). "TBB Talks To McKell David". The British Blacklist. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "London's McKell David". The Times of India. July 13, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Brooke Kinsella MBE; Olivia Bertolotti (June 5, 2016). "MCKELL DAVID: Spotlight". InterTalent. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. ^ vaughnericstewart (November 7, 2021). "Interview with Mckell David". Cool America (Interview). Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Black Mirror starring McKell David". TV Insider. December 10, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Turchiano, Danielle (December 6, 2017). "Netflix Announces 'Black Mirror' Season 4 Release Date (Watch)". Variety. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Lodge, Guy (December 5, 2006). "McKell David on My Brother The Devil film". Empireonline.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Zehra Phelan (June 5, 2015). "Legacy movie red band released, Also starring McKell David". Flavour Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "Some Girls to return starring McKell David". British Comedy Guide. December 12, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Goodrace, Kate (October 18, 2012). "Lacey Turner and McKell David to star in BBC army drama 'Our Girl'". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Lorna Cooper (February 12, 2014). "Suspects: Damien Molony & McKell David in cop drama with a difference". Msn.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "15 YEAR OLD NEWCOMER MCKELL DAVID SET TO PLAY TITLE ROLE IN NEW BRITISH FEATURE FILM 'MONTANA'". MN UK. March 7, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "Montana The Movie - A Striking Showcase For London's Talent. McKell plays Montana". December 9, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "Holby City, Series 17, starring McKell, The Beat Goes On". BBC. BBC One. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "Holby City" Be Bold, Be Bold (TV Episode 2015) - McKell David as Lloyd Kramer". BBC One. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  18. ^ "'Rob Roy' Director Michael Caton-Jones to Take on 'Urban Hymn'". hollywoodreporter.com. July 2, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  19. ^ Khaleeli, Homa (November 7, 2016). "Damilola, Our Loved Boy – the 16 years of agony behind one boy's shocking death - Starring McKell David". The Guardian. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  20. ^ "McKell David star iBoy". flixtination.club. Archived from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  21. ^ Courtney Howard (February 13, 2019). "Film Review: 'Patrick'". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  22. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (August 2, 2019). "After Denial, STX Moves 'Playmobil' From August 30 To December 6". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  23. ^ Booth, Kathryn (March 16, 2020). ""Birds of Prey" and "The Gentlemen" Move Their VOD Dates to Next Week". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  24. ^ Elliott, Dave (December 19, 2019). "Netflix Announces Cast For Twisted Sherlock Holmes-Related Drama 'The Irregulars'". Geektown. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  25. ^ Tilly Pearce (March 28, 2021). "Film Review: 'Patrick'". Metro. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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