Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa is a Rwandan-born Scottish actor known for his impactful roles in television series such as “Sex Education” and “Doctor Who,” as well as feature films including “Barbie.” After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2013, Ncuti Gatwa quickly established himself on stage, earning a commendation at the Ian Charleson Awards in 2014 for his compelling performance as Mercutio in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Dundee Repertory Theatre. Gatwa subsequently achieved widespread recognition for his breakthrough role as Eric Effiong in the critically acclaimed Netflix comedy-drama series ‘Sex Education,’ which premiered in 2019. His nuanced portrayal, celebrated for its avoidance of stereotypical representations of queer and Black characters, earned him a prestigious BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in Television in 2020, along with three consecutive BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Male Comedy Performance from 2020 to 2022. In 2022, Gatwa made headlines with the announcement of his casting as the new incarnation of the Doctor in the iconic BBC science fiction series ‘Doctor Who.’ This historically significant role marked him as the first Black actor to lead the long-running series.

His rapidly rising profile and significant influence in the entertainment industry were further recognized when he topped the prestigious Radio Times’s TV 100 power list in 2023, cementing his status as a leading talent. Ncuti Gatwa will continue his celebrated tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor across two full seasons of ‘Doctor Who,’ with his departure from the groundbreaking role anticipated after 18 episodes in 2025. With a rapidly expanding and diverse body of work across theatre, critically acclaimed streaming series, global blockbusters, and an iconic leading role in British television, Gatwa continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his distinctive talent, versatility, and profound impact on contemporary storytelling.