Sule Rimi

About

Sule Rimi – Nigerian-British actor, born April 9 in Nigeria, raised in England. Originally studied law before training in theatre at the University of Glamorgan. He worked as a DJ and bartender in Cardiff while building his acting career, with his stage career taking off after marquee revivals of Lynn Nottage's Sweat (Donmar Warehouse) and Arthur Miller's All My Sons (National Theatre, 2019, opposite Sally Field and Bill Pullman). His most notable television roles include Lieutenant Gorn in Star Wars: Andor (2022), Paul Pullman in The Day of the Jackal (2024), Councilor Tarisk in Foundation (2021, 2025), Dr. Busasa in Black Earth Rising (2018), Gabe Gardner in Classified (2023), Captain Knox in The English (2022), and DS Keane in Unforgotten (2015). He has also appeared in Doctor Who (2025), Death in Paradise, Strike Back, Manhunt, and Casualty.

Known for

FoundationSeries • 2021AndorSeries • 2022GraceSeries • 2021The Day of the JackalSeries • 2024Doctor WhoSeries • 2024The Story of Tracy BeakerSeries • 2002Black Earth RisingSeries • 2018The EnglishSeries • 2022The One That Got AwaySeries • 2024ManhuntSeries • 2019MistressesSeries • 2008The MachineMovie • 2013The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas BoxMovie • 2013Starter for 10Movie • 2006Andor: A Disney+ Day Special LookMovie • 2022Panic ButtonMovie • 2011The Nan MovieMovie • 2022The AfterMovie • 2024Night of the Living Dead: ResurrectionMovie • 2012Ashens and the Quest for the GamechildMovie • 2013Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal HunterMovie • 2012