Himesh Patel

Profession: Actor/ Producer/ Writer
Date of Birth: 13 Oct 1990

Written by Ajay Bhatia ▦ Last Updated: July 6, 2026 Fact-Checked

Himesh Patel is a British actor, producer, and writer best known for starring in Yesterday, Station Eleven, Tenet, Don’t Look Up, and the Enola Holmes franchise. He has become one of Britain’s most versatile contemporary actors.

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Himesh Patel: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Himesh Patel
Date Of Birth	13 Oct 1990
Age	35 Years
Birth Place	Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Profession	Actor, Producer, Writer
Current Residence	London, England, UK
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	British
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Hobbies	Music, football, travelling

Himesh Patel: Education

Education Qualification	Graduate
School(s)	Prince William School, Oundle

Himesh Patel: Family

Spouse	Unmarried
Children	None

Himesh Patel: Net Worth

Net Worth	Approx. US$4 million

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.

Himesh Patel: Overview

Himesh Patel was born on 13 October 1990 in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, to parents of Gujarati Indian origin. He first gained recognition playing Tamwar Masood in the long-running BBC soap EastEnders, a role he portrayed for nearly a decade. His international breakthrough came with Danny Boyle’s musical fantasy film Yesterday (2019), in which he played aspiring musician Jack Malik. Patel subsequently appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up, HBO Max’s acclaimed miniseries Station Eleven, and Netflix’s Enola Holmes 2 and Enola Holmes 3. Alongside acting, he has also worked as a producer and writer. Patel is praised for his naturalistic performances and his ability to transition seamlessly between independent dramas and blockbuster productions.

Filmography

Movie/Web Series/TV Shows	Director	Casts	Release Date
Hollywood Enola Holmes 3 Role as: Actor, Producer, Writer	Philip Barantini	Millie Bobby Brown Louis Partridge Henry Cavill Himesh Patel Helena Bonham Carter Sharon Duncan-Brewster Susan Wokoma Hattie Morahan Joe Azzopardi	01 Jul 2026

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What is Himesh Patel famous for?

Himesh Patel is famous for performances in Yesterday, Station Eleven, Don't Look Up, and Tenet. Himesh Patel is recognized for versatile performances across film, television, and theatre.