Kwame Kwei-Armah - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 08, 1967
Age	59
Birthplace	Hillingdon, London, England
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Kwame Kwei-Armah's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Generation X
Known For	BBC drama 'Casualty', playwright of 'Elmina's Kitchen', Artistic Director at Young Vic Theatre

Intro

Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British actor, playwright, director, and broadcaster known for his significant contributions to contemporary theatre. He gained widespread recognition for his performance as Finlay Newton in the BBC drama 'Casualty' and for his acclaimed plays, including 'Elmina's Kitchen.' He has also served as artistic director at notable institutions such as the Young Vic and Baltimore Center Stage.

Early Life & Background

Kwame Kwei-Armah was born in Hillingdon, London, to Grenadian parents. He changed his name from Ian Roberts at age 19 to reflect his African heritage. He was raised in Southall, west London, and developed an early interest in the performing arts, attending the Barbara Speake Stage School.

Career Highlights

Rose to fame as Finlay Newton in BBC's 'Casualty'
Became the first black Briton to have a play performed in London's West End ('Elmina's Kitchen', 2003)
Appointed artistic director of Center Stage in Baltimore (2011)
Appointed artistic director of the Young Vic theatre in London (2018)

Trivia

Birth name is Ian Roberts
Recipient of OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to drama (2012)
Has written and presented numerous documentaries and radio programmes

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