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Actor

Himesh Patel: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
17
on screen
2014–2026
box office
$2.27B
nomination
1
average score
64
Born
October 13, 1990 (age 35)
Birthplace
Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, England
Full name
Himesh Jitendra Patel
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2007-present
Children
1
Known for

The Best Himesh Patel Movies

The highest-rated films Himesh Patel is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Assessment (2025) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Himesh Patel's Career in Numbers

Himesh Patel's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Himesh Patel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Two Dosas (2014) to Enola Holmes 3 (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Himesh Patel Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 4
  2. 2020s 12

The 2020s were Himesh Patel's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Himesh Patel Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Comedy 4
  • Action 3
  • Adventure 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Himesh Patel has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Himesh Patel Career Milestones

First film
Two Dosas 2014
Biggest box office hit
The Odyssey $1.72B worldwide
Best-rated film
The Assessment Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film
Enola Holmes 3 2026
17 credits

Himesh Patel Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Himesh Patel is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Himesh Patel: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Himesh Patel?

Himesh Patel was born in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, England in 1990 and is 35 years old. Credited on films since 2014, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Himesh Jitendra Patel, born 13th of October, 1990, is a notable British actor. He embarked on his acting journey by playing Tamwar Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 to 2016, gaining significant popularity. His career took a distinct turn as he later appeared in the Channel 4 sitcom Damned (2016-2018), and succeeded with his roles in renowned films such as Yesterday (2019) and Tenet (2020).

In 2021, Patel's creativity led him to star in the HBO miniseries Station Eleven. This role fetched him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He also made his appearance prominent in Adam McKay's Netflix film Don't Look Up. In his early life, Patel evinced a great interest in acting. Born in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire to Indian Gujarati Hindus parents, he began impersonating his favourite characters on television and film even as a child, and eventually joined a local theatre group, leading him to the splendid acting career that he possesses today.

Works with

Who Himesh Patel Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Himesh Patel shares the most films with. Andrew Howard comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Helena Bonham Carter (2).

FAQ

Himesh Patel: Questions & Answers

How many movies Himesh Patel has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Himesh Patel been in?

Himesh Patel is credited on 17 films, from 2014 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Himesh Patel's highest-grossing movie?

The Odyssey (2026) is Himesh Patel's biggest box office hit, with $1.72B worldwide, ahead of Tenet (2020) ($365M). Across every film with box office figures, Himesh Patel's movies have made $2.27B.

Himesh Patel's biggest hits

What is the best Himesh Patel movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Himesh Patel's best-rated film is The Assessment (2025) with a score of 77, followed by Tenet (2020) (75).

Best Himesh Patel movies, ranked

Has Himesh Patel won an Oscar?

Himesh Patel has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Himesh Patel has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Himesh Patel?

Himesh Patel is 35 years old, born on October 13, 1990 in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, England.

What is Himesh Patel's newest movie?

The most recent film on Himesh Patel's filmography is The Odyssey (2026), in the role of Eurylochus.

Who does Himesh Patel work with most often?

Himesh Patel shares the most films with Andrew Howard (2 films), Helena Bonham Carter (2 films) and Luke Evans (2 films).

The Best Himesh Patel Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

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