McKell David explained

Birth Name:McKell Celaschi-David
Birth Date:1997 5, df=y
Birth Place:London, England
Occupation:Actor
Education:Identity School of Acting
Years Active:2011–present

McKell Celaschi-David (born 1 May 1997) is a British actor. He began his career in an episode of the Channel 4 anthology Black Mirror (2011). His films include My Brother the Devil (2012) and Montana. On television, he is known for his role as Spike in the Netflix series The Irregulars (2021).

Early life

McKell Celaschi-David was born in London.[1] Coming from a multicultural family with roots in Barbados, Italy, Liberia, and Japan.[2] From an early age, he demonstrated a talent for performance, initially showcased through unscripted YouTube videos filmed by his father.[3] He later honed his craft at London's Identity School of Acting.[4] David launched his YouTube show, The Adventures of Lil McKell, at age 12.[5] David reminisced, "Every time I think back to the character "Lil McKell", it's always warm memories. I think that era of YouTube is very nostalgic, alongside the likes of Jazzy, A Squeezy, and myself".[6]

Career

2011–2013: Early roles

David began his career with a guest appearance in 2011 episode of the Channel 4 anthology series Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker.[7] [8] In January 2012, he starred as Demon's Boy in the British crime drama film My Brother the Devil.[9] [10] Following the release of Black Mirror and My Brother the Devil, David revealed that he created prank and sketch videos, which achieved moderate success and subsequently led him to attend open auditions for films.[11] My Brother the Devil, received positive reviews.[12] [13] Later that year, he had a small role in the BBC Three series Some Girls.[14] In March 2013, he played Dean in the BBC One military drama series Our Girl.[15]

2014–present: Breakthrough

In February 2014, David guest starred as Zac Forester in two episodes of Suspects on Channel 5.[16] In December 2014, he starred as the titular character in the action film Montana.[17] In the movie, David played a 14-year-old drug-runner haunted by crime lord Lazarus, facing death, and was rescued by ex-Serbian Commando Dimitrije.[18]

In October 2015, David joined the cast of the BBC One medical soap opera Holby City for its seventeenth series[19] as Lloyd Kramer, appearing in episodes 14 to 19.[20] He also appeared on Don't Grow Up as Liam and in the coming-of-age drama Urban Hymn as Ryan.[21]

David starred as Nathan in the 2016 television film Damilola, Our Loved Boy alongside Babou Ceesay and Wunmi Mosaku.[22] David played Hazzard in the 2017 science fiction superhero film iBoy.[23]

David played Mikey in the 2018 comedy film Patrick.[24] He had a minor role in the 2019 gangster film The Gentlemen.[25] [26]

In 2021, David had a main television role as Spike in the Netflix mystery adventure series The Irregulars.[27] [28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Molli Mitchell. Who is McKell David? Meet the Spike star. Daily Express. 3 April 2021. 12 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Charles Trapunski. Interview: The Irregulars' McKell David. Brief Take. 30 March 2021. 12 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Tamika Mitchell. TBB Talks To McKell David. The British Blacklist. 20 March 2021. 12 October 2024.
  4. News: 13 July 2015. London's McKell David. . 12 October 2024.
  5. Web site: Brooke Kinsella MBE. Olivia Bertolotti. MCKELL DAVID: Spotlight. InterTalent. 12 October 2024 . 5 June 2016.
  6. vaughnericstewart. Interview with Mckell David. Cool America. 12 October 2024 . 7 November 2021.
  7. Web site: Black Mirror starring McKell David. TV Insider. 12 October 2024 . 10 December 2011.
  8. Web site: Netflix Announces 'Black Mirror' Season 4 Release Date (Watch) . Turchiano . Danielle . . 6 December 2017 . 12 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171207013407/https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/black-mirror-season-4-release-date-trailer-1202628880/ . 7 December 2017 . live .
  9. Web site: McKell David on My Brother The Devil film. Lodge. Guy. Empireonline.com . 2006-12-05 . 2024-10-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150705203551/https://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=137936 . 2015-07-05.
  10. Zehra Phelan. Legacy movie red band released, Also starring McKell David. Flavour Magazine. 12 October 2024 . 5 June 2015.
  11. Web site: Sasha Shantel Interviews Montana Star Mckell David. Mixcloud. 12 December 2012. 12 October 2024.
  12. News: Gibbs . Ed . 2012-01-27 . Ice-T leads the dance in the Utah mountains - Features - Films . . live . subscription . 2024-10-12 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220618/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/icet-leads-the-dance-in-the-utah-mountains-6295238.html . 18 June 2022.
  13. News: Doggart . Sebastian . 2012-02-08 . British film continues to shine at Sundance . Telegraph.co.uk . 2024-10-12.
  14. Web site: Some Girls to return starring McKell David. British Comedy Guide. 12 December 2012. 12 October 2024.
  15. Web site: Goodrace . Kate . 18 October 2012 . Lacey Turner and McKell David to star in BBC army drama 'Our Girl' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231018150641/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a431532/switchs-lacey-turner-to-star-in-bbc-army-drama-our-girl/ . 18 October 2023 . 13 October 2024 . . English.
  16. Web site: Suspects: Damien Molony & McKell David in cop drama with a difference. . Msn.com . Lorna Cooper . 12 February 2014 . 12 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140722214934/http://tv.uk.msn.com/drama/suspects-damien-molony-in-cop-drama-with-a-difference . 22 July 2014 . dead .
  17. Web site: 15 year old newcomer McKell David set to play title role in new British feature film 'Montana'. MN UK. 12 October 2024 . 7 March 2013.
  18. Web site: Montana The Movie - A Striking Showcase For London's Talent. McKell plays Montana. 2014-12-09. en-GB. 2024-10-12.
  19. Web site: Holby City, Series 17, starring McKell, The Beat Goes On. BBC. BBC One. 12 October 2024.
  20. Web site: Holby City" Be Bold, Be Bold (TV Episode 2015) - McKell David as Lloyd Kramer. BBC One. 12 October 2024.
  21. Web site: 'Rob Roy' Director Michael Caton-Jones to Take on 'Urban Hymn'. hollywoodreporter.com. 2 July 2014. 1 November 2017.
  22. Web site: Damilola, Our Loved Boy – the 16 years of agony behind one boy's shocking death - Starring McKell David. The Guardian. 7 November 2016. Homa. Khaleeli. 12 October 2024.
  23. Web site: McKell David star iBoy. flixtination.club. 12 October 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20170329050940/http://flixtination.club/movie/414190/iboy#cast. 29 March 2017. dead.
  24. Courtney Howard. Film Review: 'Patrick'. Variety. 13 February 2019. 12 October 2024.
  25. Web site: After Denial, STX Moves 'Playmobil' From August 30 To December 6. Deadline Hollywood. Mike Jr. Fleming. 2 August 2019. 12 October 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20190802225610/https://deadline.com/2019/08/stx-playmobil-moving-release-date-guy-ritchie-the-gentlemen-dated-for-january-1202660301/. August 2, 2019. live.
  26. Web site: "Birds of Prey" and "The Gentlemen" Move Their VOD Dates to Next Week. Bleeding Cool. Kathryn. Booth. 16 March 2020. 12 October 2024.
  27. Web site: Elliott . Dave . Netflix Announces Cast For Twisted Sherlock Holmes-Related Drama 'The Irregulars' . Geektown . 12 October 2024 . 19 December 2019.
  28. Web site: Tilly Pearce. Film Review: 'Patrick'. Metro. 28 March 2021. 12 October 2024.

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