Ali Khan (British actor)
Ali Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 2001 Nottingham, England |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Ali Khan (born 18 May 2001) is a British actor. On television, he is known for his role in the BBC Three series Red Rose (2022) and the Channel 4 sitcom Everyone Else Burns (2023). His films include A Haunting in Venice (2023).
Early life and education[edit]
Khan was born in Nottingham. His mother is entrepreneur Sadi Khan MBE; her grandparents were from Azad Kashmir. Khan began taking acting classes at the Television Workshop at the age of 9.[1] He attended Trent College,[2][3] where he was a Drama Scholar and completed A Levels in Politics, Geography, and History in 2019. He went on to graduate from King's College London, his mother's alma mater, in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.[4]
Career[edit]
In 2017, Khan made his feature film debut in Pin Cushion starring Joanna Scanlan and Lily Newmark. He later made his television debut in 2022 with a main role as Tariq "Taz" Sadiq in the BBC Three horror series Red Rose,[5][6] as well as guest appearances in the Paramount+ series Halo and the Sky Comedy series Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. He also appeared in the Netflix film The School for Good and Evil as Chaddick.[7]
The following year, Khan played Joshua in the Channel 4 sitcom Everyone Else Burns[8][9] and Nicholas Holland alongside Emma Laird as Desdemona Holland in Kenneth Branagh's film A Haunting in Venice.[10][11]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pin Cushion | Callum | |
| 2018 | The Things We Do | Zahir | Short film |
| 2019 | 6 Underground | Attack Helper | |
| 2022 | The School for Good and Evil | Chaddick | Netflix film |
| 2023 | A Haunting in Venice | Nicholas Holland |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Halo | Attu | Episode: "Homecoming" |
| Red Rose | Tariq "Taz" Sadiq | 8 episodes | |
| Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything | Freddy | 1 episode | |
| 2023 | Everyone Else Burns | Joshua | 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Showtrial |
References[edit]
- ^ White, George (9 September 2023). "We Highlight 40 Stars of Television Workshop to Celebrate Its 40th Birthday". Left Lion. Archived from the original on Feb 1, 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Trent Drama (@RepDrama) (22 February 2023). "I've been fortunate to watch a lot of great television recently and what is so glorious is to see our alumni in so many shows! Well done to ex Drama Scholar #alikhan who is in so many excellent shows at the moment! #RedRoseNetflix #therestofyouwillburn". Archived from the original on 1 Feb 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Sadi Khan. "Sadi's BBC Children In Need Annual Sponsored Walk from Nottingham to Derby page". Just Giving. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "King's in the Family: Keeping the Khan family legacy alive at King's". King's College London. 18 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Fearon-Melville, Sabrina (24 February 2023). "Meet the cast of Red Rose". BBC Three. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "'Red Rose': Meet the Cast of the Spooky YA Horror Series". TUDUM by Netflix. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ McCormick, Colin (20 August 2023). "A Haunting In Venice Cast & Character Guide: Who's Who In The New Agatha Christie Movie". Screen Rant. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Craig, David (23 January 2023). "Everyone Else Burns review: Cult comedy needs a few more blessings". Radio Times. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Ali Khan". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Aberastury, Florencia (1 September 2023). "A Haunting in Venice Cast & Character Guide". CBR. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Prange, Stephanie (29 November 2023). "'A Haunting in Venice' Stars Emma Laird and Ali Khan Talk About Shooting the Spooky Mystery". Media Play News. Retrieved 12 December 2023.