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Sope Dirisu, actor
Actor

Sope Dirisu: Movies & Box Office

films
16
on screen
2016–2026
box office
$46.3M
average score
72
Born
January 9, 1991 (age 35)
Birthplace
Edgware, London, England
Citizenship
British, Nigerian
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2012-present
Known for

The Best Sope Dirisu Movies

The highest-rated films Sope Dirisu is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. My Father’s Shadow (2025) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Sope Dirisu's Career in Numbers

Sope Dirisu's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sope Dirisu works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Black Mirror: Nosedive (2016) to My Father's Shadow (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Sope Dirisu Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 5
  2. 2020s 11

The 2020s were Sope Dirisu's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Sope Dirisu Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Action 1
  • Animation 1
  • Romance 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Sope Dirisu has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of action (1).

Sope Dirisu Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Gorge $40.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
My Father’s Shadow Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film
My Father's Shadow 2026
16 credits

Sope Dirisu Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sope Dirisu is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Sope Dirisu?

Sope Dirisu was born in Edgware, London, England in 1991 and is 35 years old. Credited on films since 2016, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sope Dirisu (Yoruba: Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, [ʃɔ̄k͡pɛ́ dìɾísù]; born 9 January 1991) is a remarkable British-Nigerian actor. He launched his film career in 2016, gracing the screens with standout performances in Sand Castle, Criminal, and The Huntsman: Winter's War. Since 2020, he garnered major recognition for his role as Elliot Carter / Finch in the acclaimed Sky Atlantic series Gangs of London. More recently, in 2022, he brilliantly portrayed the main character in the period drama film, Mr. Malcolm's List. Born to Nigerian parents in London, who were both academically inclined - his father, a historian, and his mother, a law practitioner turned preacher, they have greatly influenced his life. He is a product of Bedford Modern School, where he revealed his flair for drama, and joined the National Youth Theatre in 2006. He later pursued Economics at the University of Birmingham where he also demonstrated his athleticism as the quarterback for the University of Birmingham Lions American Football team.

In 2012, his acting career took off after he aced an audition for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Open Stages Programme. His first stage role was as Pericles in Shakespeare’s famous play, 'Pericles, Prince of Tyre'. After a fruitful time with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Dirisu returned to the National Youth Theatre where he underwent rigorous training in the REP company programme for eight months. His exceptional acting skills have seen him feature in several television series including The Mill, Utopia, Humans, The Casual Vacancy, Siblings, and Undercover. Dirisu received a Commendation at the Ian Charleson Awards for his awe-inspiring 2017 performance as Coriolanus in the play of the same name at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Interestingly, he was also nominated as Best Actor for the 2020 British Independent Film Awards for his incredible role as Bol in the film His House.

FAQ

Sope Dirisu: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Sope Dirisu been in?

Sope Dirisu is credited on 16 films, from 2016 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sope Dirisu's highest-grossing movie?

The Gorge (2025) is Sope Dirisu's biggest box office hit, with $40.4M worldwide, ahead of Mothering Sunday (2021) ($2.26M). Across every film with box office figures, Sope Dirisu's movies have made $46.3M.

Sope Dirisu's biggest hits

What is the best Sope Dirisu movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sope Dirisu's best-rated film is My Father’s Shadow (2025) with a score of 85, followed by My Father's Shadow (2026) (84).

Best Sope Dirisu movies, ranked

How old is Sope Dirisu?

Sope Dirisu is 35 years old, born on January 9, 1991 in Edgware, London, England.

What is Sope Dirisu's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sope Dirisu's filmography is My Father's Shadow (2026), in the role of Folarin.

Who does Sope Dirisu work with most often?

Sope Dirisu shares the most films with Bradley Banton (2 films) and Freida Pinto (2 films).

The Best Sope Dirisu Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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