Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Kiell Smith-Bynoe is an actor most notable for playing one of the leads in the BBC One sitcom Ghosts,[1] and also for his appearances in the Channel 4 sitcom Stath Lets Flats,[2] Man Like Mobeen,[3] Enterprice[4] and the Noel Edmonds-hosted quiz show Cheap Cheap Cheap.
Kiell Smith-Bynoe | |
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Born | Newham, London, England | 5 March 1989
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
His first semi-famous role was in 2012 in the YouTube web series Diary Of a Bad Man as a gangster called Klayze.[5]
His first professional role was in 2012 in crime drama Whitechapel. Previously, he was known for the novelty grime hit "Junior Spesh" under the name MC Klayze Flaymz.[6]
He trained in Joan Littlewood improvisation style as part of the junior group at Theatre Royal Stratford East and similarly as an adult at the East 15 Acting School[7] he is still is part of improv comedy troupes including "BATTLEACTS!"[8] with whom he performed at festivals including the Edinburgh Festival[9]
References
- "Ghosts' Kiell Smith-Bynoe: 'Charlotte Ritchie punches me when she's trying to be sexy'". the Guardian. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- "Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe: 'Everyone loves a bit of outrage'". inews.co.uk. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- "SueTerryVoices". SueTerryVoices. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- Nicholson, Tom (21 September 2020). "Kiell Smith-Bynoe: "I Don't Think The BBC Has A Brilliant History In Not Causing Outrage"". Esquire. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- "Diary Of a Bad Man cast". IMDb. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- Ranganathan, Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh. "Episode 56: Kiell Smith-Bynoe – Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan – Podcast". Podtail. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- "Kiell Smith-Bynoe #372 How To Kill An Hour". How To Kill An Hour.
- "BattleActs! Comedy". battleactscomedy.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- Scougall, Murray. "Life According To... Star of hit BBC sitcom, Ghosts: Kiell Smith-Bynoe". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2 December 2020.