Oscar Nominated & BAFTA Award-Winning Actor; Known for Slumdog Millionaire
Dev Patel: Biography at a Glance
- Dev Patel is an Oscar-nominated, BAFTA Award-winning British actor best known for his breakout role in Slumdog Millionaire.
- He also starred in HBO's Golden Globe-nominated series The Newsroom, created by Aaron Sorkin, for which he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award.
- Patel recently directed, wrote, produced, and starred in Monkey Man, which has gained recognition for its representation of India's trans community.
- He has starred in and contributed to a variety of additional acclaimed projects showcasing diverse stories and characters, including To Kill a Tiger, Modern Love, Hotel Mumbai, and Skins.
- Patel was named in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2024.
- He is a sought-after speaker on diverse storytelling and representation in media.
Biography
Dev Patel is an Oscar-nominated, BAFTA Award-winning British actor who catapulted to global success and appreciation in 2008, when he starred in the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle. Patel received rave reviews for his performance, which garnered several award wins including the National Board of Review Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, The British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer, The Broadcast Film Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Actor, and The Chicago & Washington Film Critics' Awards for Most Promising Performer. In this film, Patel’s character recounts his upbringing in the slums of India while he is accused of cheating on the Indian version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Since then, Patel has expanded his repertoire with acclaimed roles on both the big and small screen.
Most recently, Patel wrapped a decade-long journey by releasing the action-thriller film Monkey Man, which he directed, wrote, produced, and starred in. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the film centers on the Kid (Patel), who is on a quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless. The film has a global cast that includes Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, and Sikandar Kher, among others. He was included in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2024.
Patel also recently appeared in a lead role in the ensemble for Wes Anderson’s Netflix film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Patel starred alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley. This on-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved novel by the same name was awarded Best Live Action Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
Patel is also an Executive Producer, on behalf of his production company, Minor Realm, on the 2024 Oscar nominated Documentary Feature film entitled To Kill a Tiger, depicting an Indian family’s heart-wrenching fight for justice after their 13-year-old daughter is sexually assaulted in a rural village in India.
Patel can next be seen starring in Rabbit Trap, an indie thriller following married musicians, Daphne and Darcy Davenport, who relocate to an isolated cabin to complete their new album and become disconnected from reality after recording a mystical sound. Patel, who also serves as an executive producer on the film, stars alongside Rosy McEwen and Jade Croot.
In 2021, Patel starred in A24’s The Green Knight for director David Lowery alongside Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton. The fantasy was a re-telling of the medieval tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Patel also starred as the titular character in Director Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield, opposite Tilda Swinton, Peter Capaldi, and Hugh Laurie. Based on the novel of the same name, the film is a modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.
In March 2019, Patel starred in and executive produced Anthony Maras’ Hotel Mumbai, opposite Armie Hammer and Jason Isaacs. The film tells the true story of the Mumbai attacks in 2008 at the Taj Mahal Palace and was released by Bleeker Street on March 22, 2019. He also starred in The Wedding Guest, written and directed by Michael Winterbottom and produced by Revolution Films. Patel also served as a producer on the film, which follows a mysterious British Muslim man on his journey across Pakistan and India. Both films had their world premieres at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
In January 2018, Patel directed the short film Home Shopper, which debuted at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Patel also served as a producer on the project, which stars Armie Hammer and Thomas Sadoski.
In November 2016, Patel starred as ‘Saroo Brierley’ in the critically acclaimed film LION, opposite Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara for director Garth Davis. The film is adapted from the memoir A Long Way Home, by Saroo Brierley, which tells the story of a young Indian orphan adopted by an Australian couple, who journeys to find his biological family years later. Patel captured the screen as a worthy contender, garnering acting nominations from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics Choice awards. Additionally, Patel took home the Supporting Actor award at the 2017 BAFTAs.
Patel’s additional film credits include Matt Brown’s The Man Who Knew Infinity; Neill Blomkamp's Chappie; and John Madden’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, opposite Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Richard Gere.
On the small screen, Patel can be seen in Amazon Studios’ anthology series Modern Love based on the popular New York Times column and weekly podcast. Created by filmmaker John Carney and produced by Storied Media Group and The New York Times, the series consists of half-hour episodes that “explore love in all of its complicated and beautiful forms.”
Patel starred opposite Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer in HBO's Golden Globe-nominated series The Newsroom, created by Aaron Sorkin, for which he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2013 for Best Supporting Actor. Additionally, Patel appeared in the British teen drama Skins early in his career, in which he played ‘Anwar Kharral,’ a role written specifically for him.
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Is Dev Patel available for virtual speaking events?
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- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
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Will Dev Patel speak at private events?
Yes, Dev Patel speaks at private corporate events, executive retreats, board meetings, and exclusive functions.
Private event types:- Executive retreats and board presentations
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- Detailed pricing proposal: 48-72 hours
- Urgent requests: Same-day priority response
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How far in advance should I book Dev Patel?
Book Dev Patel 3-6 months in advance for best availability, especially during peak speaking seasons. Early booking ensures better date selection and rate negotiations.
Recommended booking timeline:- 3-6 months: Optimal availability and pricing
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Peak seasons: September-November and March-May book fastest. Contact CAA Speakers early for priority consideration.
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