Nigerian-Born British Actress Wunmi Mosaku Biography

Wunmi Mosaku is a British actress popular for her diverse work. 

Her most popular roles include Joy in Moses Jones, Holly Lawson in Vera, Ruby Baptiste in Lovecraft Country, Hunter B-15 in Loki, Kahina Ziri in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Gloria Taylor in Damilola, Our Loved Boy.

She won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter.

So, how old is Wunmi Mosaku? Is she married- who is her husband or partner? How much is her net worth? 

We have all the details of her personal and professional life, including age, height, partner, riches, and more.

Early Life- Wunmi Mosaku Age, Height & Family

Wunmi Mosaku was born Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku on 31 July 1986 in Zaria, Nigeria, to Irene Mosaku. Her father's name is not disclosed yet; however, both the parents were professors. 

Currently, she is 35 years old and stands at 5 ft 8 inches tall (172 cm).

The family (along with her two siblings) moved to Manchester, England, when the actress was 1 year old.

Her folks did not get a teaching license in the UK, so her father returned to Nigeria. 

Her mother, however, started a business and now is a manager of SRA Coverstaff Ltd.

Also, Mosaku is very close to her grandmother Anike Adisa who has always been there for her.

"My grandmother taught me so many lessons: to take people as they are, to remember your duty to others, and to try and live day to day. There's also a definite performance element running through her side of the family. She'd sit in front of the TV trying to do the accents even though she doesn't speak any English."

As for her education, Wunmi attended Trinity Church of England High School in Hulme, Manchester, and later joined Xaverian Sixth Form College.

She also attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduated in 2007.

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Famous Roles In His House, Black Mirror, Fantastic Beasts, Damilola, Our Loved Boy

Wunmi Mosaku started her journey from broadway productions-her stage debut was at the Arcola Theatre in a production of Pedro Calderón de la Barca's The Great Theatre of the World.

Similarly, she has appeared in Rough Crossings at Lyric Hammersmith, The Vertical Hour, Truth and Reconciliation at Royal Court Theatre, and Mules at the Young Vic.

Likewise, Mosaku made her film debut, appearing in The Women of Troy as Helen of Troy in 2006. And her television debut a year after in Sold as a firefighter.

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She has been part of many successful projects since then, and some of her hits are:

1. Moses Jones: Mosaku's first biggest role was in the 2009 crime drama BBC Two series Moses Jones. She was highly appreciated for her role, Joy.
2. Vera: In 2011, the actress appeared in the crime drama series based on Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope series of novels. She appeared in the first two seasons of the show as Holly Lawson.
3. Damilola, Our Loved Boy: Later, Wunmi Mosaku appeared in the 2016 British television film Damilola, Our Loved Boy, based on the tragic death of Damilola Taylor. Her role as devastated and grieved mother Gloria Taylor earned her first BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress and huge international recognition.
4. His House- Mosaku played the role of Rial in the 2020 horror thriller film, His House, written and directed by Remi Weekes from a story by Felicity Evans and Toby Venables. She won the BIFA award and got nominated for BAFTA for best actress for this role.
5. LoveCraft Country- Similarly, the actress portrayed the role of Ruby Baptiste, Leti's (Jurnee Smollett) estranged older half-sister, in an American horror drama television series, LoveCraft Country. Mosaku also portrayed Christina Braithwhite, having taken Ruby's form in the same series.
6. Black Mirror- Accordingly, His House alum starred in the British anthology television series, Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker. She played the role of Katie in Playtest, an episode of the anthology series in 2016.
7. Fantastic Beasts- Likewise, Black Mirror star Mosaku appeared in a fantasy film, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, directed by David Yates and written by J. K. Rowling. She starred as Beryl alongside Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, and others.
8. Loki- Moreover, the actress made her appearance in the American TV series Loki (based on a Marvel comic) as Hunter B-15. She has also appeared in DC's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, making her one of the actresses to appear in both Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Extended Universe.

Additionally, Wunmi Mosaku has appeared in several TV series, and movies such as: We Own This City, Temple, Luther, Kiri, Fearless, Dancing On The Edge, The Body farm and so on. 

Moreover, her other projects are Dramas like The Vertical Hour, Normal and Nat, and Amazing Grace on BBC Radio.

Additionally, she is also a singer and sang for eleven years in the Manchester Girls Choir.

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Personal Life- Who Is Wunmi Mosaku's Husband?

According to the sources, the 35-year-old actor/singer Mosaku is married; however, there are no details on her husband. 

Reportedly, her spouse is an American. The duo settled in America after the wedding, which also allowed Wunmi to star in Hollywood.

Besides, the actress is extremely private, and nothing related to her family life and relationship is revealed to the media.

How Much Is The Net Worth Of Wunmi Mosaku?

Wunmi Mosaku, as of May 2022, is worth between $1 million to $5 million and her annual salary is somewhere around $50k. 

The average salary of British actors is around £39,305, and the average gross salary for a singer in the United Kingdom is £28,972.

Additionally, her other income source is Instagram-she charges between $396.75 - $661.25 per sponsored post. Also, she earns from advertisements, photoshoots and sponsorships.