Tosin Cole Biography
Tosin Cole is an American-born British actor known for his various roles in British television series and films. Additionally, Cole began his on-screen career starring in The Cut and EastEnders: E20. Moreover, he later secured a regular role as Neil Cooper in the soap opera Hollyoaks.
Tosin Cole’s Age and Birthday
Cole is 30 years old as of 2022. He was born on July 23, 1992. He, therefore, celebrates his birthday on 23rd July every year.
Tosin Cole Height and Weight
Cole has a height of 5 feet 11 inches (approximately 1.8 meters). In addition, his weight is 79 kilograms.
Tosin Cole Family
Cole was born in New York City, United States. However, at the age of 8, together with his father and uncle, they moved from New York to London following his parents’ separation.
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Tosin Cole Girlfriend
Cole is currently single. The Nigerian soap opera actor has also not revealed if he has been in any past romantic relationships.
Tosin Cole Education
Cole went to Abbey Wood Secondary School in Greenwich, London. However, Tosin left school before his A-levels to pursue a career in acting.
Tosin Cole Career
Cole was a part of a theatre production titled Wasted!, a modern reproduction of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in 2009. Additionally, in 2010, the actor joined the cast of BBC teen drama The Cut playing the role of Noah Achebe who was introduced in the third series. Moreover, Tosin filmed parts of two short films titled Me and My Dad and Jasmine in 2011.
In addition, in EastEnders: E20, a spin-off of the British soap opera EastEnders, Cole secured the role of Sol Levi. Moreover, this role required him to learn to dance and perform his routine in front of the professional dance group Flawless in the series finale. Furthermore, the actor said it was a privilege to work on E20 and that the cast was fantastic. Moreover, he agreed to reprise the role for the third series and was then cast as a regular character in the soap opera Hollyoaks as Neil Cooper. Additionally, Tosin played the role until the character’s death in a bus explosion in 2012. Furthermore, as a part of the series’ promotional push for the new character, Cole filmed a television advert.
Moreover, he also starred in a 2013 episode of the BBC medical drama Holby City as Keth Potts. In addition, he also portrayed Razer, his first cinematic film role in Gone Too Far! Additionally, he followed with another film role in Second Coming. Moreover, he also had the role of Anthony in the miniseries The Secrets. In the ITV drama Lewis, he played the character of Djimon Adomakoh in 2015 and Kobina in an episode of the historical series Versailles. Furthermore, Tosin had a brief appearance in the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens that same year as the X-Wing pilot Lt. Bastian.
Additionally, he started in the short film Father of Man on October 4, 2017. Later, Cole played Amjad in the film Unlocked. He was also cast in the eleventh series of Doctor Who playing Ryan Sinclair, a companion to The Doctor. Furthermore, he departed the role in 2021 making his last appearance in the New Year’s Day Special “Revolution of the Daleks.”
Filmography
Film
Jasmine – 2011
Gone Too Far! – 2013
Second Coming, Honeytrap – 2014
The Enchanted Rose, Shelter, Star Wars: The Force Awakens – 2015
Roadkill – 2016
Burning Sands, Father of Man, Burning Sands, Unlocked – 2017
The Souvenir – 2019
Certified Black Genius – 2020
The Souvenir Part II, Pirates, Ear for Eye – 2021
Homeless Talent, Till, House Party – 2022
Television
The Cut – 2010
EastEnders: E20 – 2010-2011
Hollyoaks – 2011-2012
Hollyoaks Later – 2012
Holby City – 2013
The Secrets – 2014
Lewis, Versailles – 2015
Doctor Who – 2018-2021
61st Street – 2022
Theatre
Sixteen, Blainabe, Wasted – 2009
Verona Road – 2010
Pandora’s Box, Mad About the Boy – 2011
HMP Macbeth – 2013
Stop – 2015
They Drink it in the Congo – 2016
Ear for Eye – 2018
Tosin Cole’s Net Worth
Cole has a net worth estimate of between $1 million and $5 million.
