Nonso Anozie is a British actor born in London in November 1978 to parents of Igbo Nigerian descent, his surname carrying the meaning “we are now settled or well positioned.” He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama before building a screen career defined by commanding, physically imposing roles across film and television.

Anozie gained wide recognition playing Xaro Xhoan Daxos in HBO’s Game of Thrones, a performance that introduced him to global fantasy audiences, before going on to appear in a string of major productions including RocknRolla, The Grey, Ender’s Game, and the 2015 live-action adaptation of Cinderella.

His television work has continued to span major franchises and acclaimed originals alike, including roles in Netflix’s Sweet Tooth and a range of other high-profile series, reflecting a career built on versatility across genre and format rather than a single defining role.

Anozie has spoken openly about embracing his Nigerian roots throughout his career, standing as one of a growing group of British-Nigerian actors who have built sustained, decades-long presences in mainstream Hollywood and British television without stepping away from their heritage.