8.3
TV
Acting
Sule Rimi
- Birthplace
- Nigeria
- Credits
- 43 titles
Biography
Sule Rimi – Nigerian-British actor, born April 9 in Nigeria, raised in England. Originally studied law before training in theatre at the University of Glamorgan. He worked as a DJ and bartender in Cardiff while building his acting career, with his stage career taking off after marquee revivals of Lynn Nottage's Sweat (Donmar Warehouse) and Arthur Miller's All My Sons (National Theatre, 2019, opposite Sally Field and Bill Pullman).
His most notable television roles include Lieutenant Gorn in Star Wars: Andor (2022), Paul Pullman in The Day of the Jackal (2024), Councilor Tarisk in Foundation (2021, 2025), Dr. Busasa in Black Earth Rising (2018), Gabe Gardner in Classified (2023), Captain Knox in The English (2022), and DS Keane in Unforgotten (2015). He has also appeared in Doctor Who (2025), Death in Paradise, Strike Back, Manhunt, and Casualty.
Signature work
Known For
8.3
TV
7.7
TV
Foundation
8.2
TV
The Day of the Jackal
5.9
Movie
The Machine
6.4
Movie
Starter for 10
6.4
TV
Doctor Who
5.7
Movie
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box
7.3
TV
The English
5.1
Movie
Panic Button
7.1
TV
Manhunt
6.8
TV
Grace
5.6
Movie
The After
6.4
TV
Black Earth Rising
2.9
Movie
Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection
6.1
Movie
Ashens and the Quest for the Gamechild
4.9
Movie
Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter
6.5
TV
The Story of Tracy Beaker
5.7
Movie
The Nan Movie
Acting credits 43
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Something Pointless Film | Headmaster |
| 2025 | Bury Your Gays Film | Kelly's Dad |
| 2025 | To Love a Narcissist Film | Luca |
| 2024 | The Day of the Jackal TV | Paul Pullman (7 ep) |
| 2024 | The One That Got Away TV | Alex Hinton (3 ep) |
| 2024 | Doctor Who TV | Omo Esosa (1 ep) |
| 2024 | The After Film | Stewart |
| 2023 | Classified TV | Gabe Gardner (8 ep) |
| 2023 | Stillness Film | |
| 2023 | A Warrior's Dance Film | Baba |
| 2022 | The English TV | Captain Knox (1 ep) |
| 2022 | National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky Film | Sam Thomas |
| 2022 | The Body in the Bag Film | Self- Narrator |
| 2022 | Andor TV | Lieutenant Gorn (3 ep) |
| 2022 | Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look Film | Lieutenant Gorn (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2022 | The Nan Movie Film | Daniel |
| 2021 | Bloodshore Film | Eugene Christoph |
| 2021 | ear for eye Film | UK Dad |
| 2021 | Jackdaw Film | Vagabond |
| 2021 | Foundation TV | Councilor Tarisk (2 ep) |
| 2021 | Grace TV | Stephen Wolfe (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Ashens and the Polybius Heist Film | Dennis Brilliance |
| 2019 | Pink Wall Film | Scott |
| 2019 | National Theatre Live: Three Sisters Film | Onyinyechukwu |
| 2019 | National Theatre Live: All My Sons Film | Dr. Jim Bayliss |
| 2019 | Manhunt TV | Neville Hylton (4 ep) |
| 2018 | Black Earth Rising TV | Dr. Busasa (1 ep) |
| 2018 | National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles Film | Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain |
| 2017 | Amy and Sophia Film | Ben |
| 2015 | Francis Film | |
| 2013 | The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box Film | Chef |
| 2013 | Silent Night, Bloody Night: The Homecoming Film | Ben |
| 2013 | Ashens and the Quest for the Gamechild Film | Chef Brilliance |
| 2013 | DNN TV | Henry Smart (26 ep) |
| 2013 | The Machine Film | Dr. Giwa-Amu |
| 2012 | Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection Film | Ben |
| 2012 | Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter Film | Constable Kelly |
| 2011 | Little Munchkin Film | Mr. Sumner |
| 2011 | Panic Button Film | Militia Executioner |
| 2009 | Colonial Gods Film | Lead Construction Dude |
| 2008 | Mistresses TV | Jeweller (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Starter for 10 Film | Marcus |
| 2002 | The Story of Tracy Beaker TV | Mr. Byron (1 ep) |