David Mumeni

David is an established actor and writer.

David can currently be seen in the role of El Baz in season 2 of MR BIGSTUFF for Sky.

David plays the role of Lord Samadani in the third series of Netlfix’s smash hit BRIDGERTON.

In summer of this 2023, David played the role of Footrub Ken in Greta Gerwig’s tentpole feature, BARBIE.

He appeared in Channel 4’s BIG MOOD and UNDOING MARTIN PARKER for Lookout Point.

In 2022, David could be seen featuring opposite Sheridan Smith in the drama/thriller series – NO RETURN – for ITV.

In 2021, David filmed the role of Mark in the upcoming thriller series, THE GIRL BEFORE, for HBO Max and the BBC. He also filmed the recurring role of Anso in the hotly-anticipated upcoming Mike Myers’ comedy series, THE PENTAVERATE, for Netflix. Further to these roles, David reprised his role in the multi-BAFTA winning Channel 4 comedy series, STATH LETS FLATS, which airs on HBO Max in the US and filmed a role in the BBC’s PLEASE HELP, which was recently released to rave reviews.

David’s other recent TV credits include a regular role in two series of the hit E4/C4 series, DEAD PIXELS, which comes from the creators of PEEP SHOW and airs on The CW in the US; and a regular role in two series of Dave’s hilarious comedy, SLICED. David also played Will in Dominic Savage’s hard-hitting drama for Channel 4 – I AM.

David’s feature film credits include Paul Feig’s LAST CHRISTMAS, a major role in comedy-horror KILLER WEEKEND, the role of Fabien in the third JOHNNY ENGLISH film, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT, THE INBETWEENERS MOVIE and a major role in LOST IN LONDON. LOST IN LONDON – Woody Harrelson’s directorial debut – also starred Owen Wilson and Willy Nelson and was the first film to ever be screened live.

David has also worked extensively in theatre. Most recently, he starred in the Royal Court’s A HISTORY OF WATER IN THE MIDDLE EAST in late 2019. Both the play and David himself received fantastic reviews. After appearing in two-hander LELA AND CO at the Royal Court Theatre, which was one of Lyn Gardener’s top 10 theatre productions of 2015, he then went on to appear in PINE at the Hampstead in late 2015/early 2016. See below for reviews of David in IdeasTap’s play MUSH AND ME which had a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe and was followed up by a run at the Bush Theatre.

“And the delightfully naturalistic David Mumeni provides some of the best acting I’ve seen on the Fringe this year” ✭✭✭✭ – The Telegraph 

“Mumeni’s performance is outstanding, both in terms of his comic timing and in his versatility.” ✭✭✭✭✭ – Whats on Stage 

Further film and TV credits include Channel 4’s FRESH MEAT, UKTV’s DEATH ON THE TYNE, ITV’s FEARLESS,  Channel 4’s THE WINDSORS and DAMNED, E4’s AVATARDS and BBC1’s HOSPITAL PEOPLE, as well as the comedy pilot BACK with David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

As a writer, David was part of Balloon’s Diverse Writers Programme. He is currently working on scripted projects for Water and Power Productions and Balloon Entertainment.

David’s plays, EARLY DOORS and I’M NOT THAT KIND OF GUY received excellent reviews – see below.

Early Doors 

“Two pints of lager and a cracking little play.” ★★★★  The Times

“There is not a single false note from the company – a celebration of love, life and, due to the show’s own sparkle, theatre.” ★★★★ The Stage

“The young ensemble is engaging an the writing sharp. A bravura site specific production.” ★★★★ The Scotsman 

Time Out Critics Choice – ★★★★ TimeOut

I’m Not That Kind Of Guy

“This was a deeply considered piece of writing, intelligent but scorchingly funny with it, a job very well done.” ★★★★★  There Ought To Be Clowns

David trained at Drama Centre London.

Outside of his acting and writing work, David is also the founder of Open Door, a non-profit organisation that helps talented young people who do not have the financial support or resources to gain a place at one of the UK’s leading drama schools. Open Door has achieved remarkable success since its inception in 2017. It won The Stage’s award for “Drama School of the Year” in 2019 and has changed the lives of hundreds of young people.