Wunmi Mosaku is a Nigerian-British actress and producer, widely recognized for her compelling, multifaceted portrayals on screen and stage.
Her performance as a grieving mother in the Damilola, Our Loved Boy TV drama earned her a BAFTA, and she has since appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and in critically acclaimed horror movies such as His House and Sinners, among others.
Wunmi Mosaku Biography
| Real Name | Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Education | BA in Acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Graduated 2007 |
| Height | 5 feet 8½ inches |
| Parents | Mr and Mrs Mosaku |
| Children | One |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Wunmi Mosaku (born on July 31, 1986, 39 years old) is from Zaria, Nigeria, as the first child of her Yoruba parents, both of whom taught at the university level.
The following year, her family moved to Manchester, England, where she was raised in the Chorlton area. Mosaku first attended Trinity Church of England High School and later went to Xaverian Sixth Form College.
She was brought up in a matriarchal household with strong cultural traditions. Wunmi sang in the Manchester Girls Choir for more than a decade and, early on, aimed to be an opera singer before she got hooked on acting.
Career
Mosaku made her first screen appearance in 2006 and has since been increasingly in demand with engaging depictions of characters such as Joy in BBC Two’s Moses Jones (2009) and Holly Lawson in ITV’s Vera (2011–2012).
She bagged the Best Supporting Actress accolade at the BAFTA TV Awards for her portrayal of Gloria Taylor in Damilola, Our Loved Boy (2016).
Wunmi’s filmography is enriched with diverse titles such as His House (2020), Lovecraft Country (2020), Loki (2021), in which she played Hunter B-15, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), and Sinners (2025), the latter of which earned her recognition by the Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress.
Additionally, she has been featured in Call Jane, Alice, Darling, and TV shows such as Luther, The End of the F*ing World, and We Own the City.
As an all-round artist, she also gets involved with production and is a fierce advocate for women’s protection, education, and empowerment initiatives.
Social Media
Instagram Handle: @wunmimosaku
Personal Life
Wunmi Mosaku has kept her marriage to a fellow entertainer and their daughter quite low-key.
In 2026, she went public with her pregnancy with their second child while still maintaining a fair amount of privacy.
Being deeply committed to matriarchal principles, art decolonization, and authentically reconnecting with her Nigerian background, she currently lives in the United States (she emigrated from the United Kingdom) and effortlessly combines motherhood, advocacy, and a flourishing career.
Net Worth
Wunmi Mosaku has amassed a handsome fortune. Her net worth is estimated to be $500,000. Thanks to her impressive list of credits, which includes Marvel productions and Oscar-nominated films, the award-winning actress and producer.