Calvin Demba

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Calvin Demba
File:Calvin Demba at 82nd Venice International Film Festival-3 (cropped).jpg
Demba in 2025
Born
Stepney, London, England
OccupationsActor, writer, director
Years active2011–present
Notable workSupacell, Killed by My Debt, Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Calvin Arron A. Demba is an English actor, writer and director. He is known for his roles in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2011–2012), the E4 series Youngers (2013–2014), and the BBC One drama Life (2020).

Early life

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Demba was born in Stepney, East London[1] and grew up in Bethnal Green. He is of Gambian and Scottish descent.[2] From the age of 17, Demba attended The Half Moon youth theatre in Limehouse, before signing with an acting agency in Hoxton.[3]

Career

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Demba first came to prominence in 2011, when he was cast as Scott Sabeka in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.[4] Demba stayed in the role for a year, filming 82 episodes as Sabeka.[5][6]

In 2013, Demba made his theatrical debut, in the play Routes, portraying Kola. The play was staged at the Royal Court Theatre in London.[7][8]

From 2013 to 2014, Demba portrayed Jay[9] in the E4 comedy-drama series Youngers.[10][11] In an interview with The National Student, Demba shared, "I’m hoping shows like this will open up the doors for more young black actors and this will be good for that reason alone. It conveys young people in a positive way and as goal-orientated which is not always done. There are no drug references, no sex and not even any swearing. I feel like we’re going in the right direction with this because it shows we’re not all drug-taking people without hope. There are diamonds in the rough."[12]

In 2015, Demba was nominated for the Evening Standard 'Emerging Talent' Award for his performance in Patrick Marber's The Red Lion at the National Theatre, London.[1][13]

In 2020, Demba starred as Andy Okonkwo in the BBC drama Life, alongside Alison Steadman, Victoria Hamilton, and Adrian Lester.[14][15]

In 2022, Demba wrote and directed a short film, Babydolls, his directing debut, and a project backed by the BFI.[16] Demba was one of four writers honoured at the 2022 Film London Lodestars; the ceremony honours innovative creators and practitioners to watch.[17]

Demba has a leading role in the Netflix superhero television drama series, Supacell, released in June 2024.[18]

Personal life

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As of April 2023 Demba is in a relationship with Irish actress Louisa Harland.[19]

Credits

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Twenty8k Inmate 1
2015 London Road Alec
Shakespeare on Death The Speaker Short film
2016 Brotherhood Marshall
Rue Boy Callum Short film; also writer
2017 Nico, 1988 Alex
Kingsman: The Golden Circle Brandon
The Vest Macman Short film
2018 Yardie Sticks
Brixton Rock Brenton Brown Short film
2019 Mickey and the Bear Wyatt Hughes
Last Christmas Nathan

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Fast Freddie, The Widow and Me Terry Television film
2011–2012 Hollyoaks Scott Sabeka Regular role; 82 episodes
2012 Casualty Danny Beresford Episode: The Blame Game
2013–2014 Youngers Jay 16 episodes
2014 Sherlock Isaac Whitney Episode: His Last Vow
Babylon Jason Delgado Episode: Maze Hill
2018 Killed by My Debt Nat Rogers Television film
2019 Urban Myths[20] Basquiat Episode: Madonna and Basquiat
2020 Life Andy Okonkwo 6 episodes
2021 Professor T. Freddie Samson Episode: The Dutiful Child
2022 Babydolls Short film; Writer and director; directing debut
2023 The Rig Baz 6 episodes ; Prime Video
2024 Death in Paradise Kurt Henderson Episode: #13.8
2024 Supacell Rodney Regular role; 6 episodes Netflix

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