Aml Ameen Bio: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Maze Runner, Career, Movies, TV Series

Aml Ameen is a talented British actor, filmmaker, writer, and director of Jamaican and Vincentian descent known for his authentic and charismatic performances in film and television.

He gained widespread recognition for his breakout role as Trevor “Trife” Hector in the cult classic Kidulthood (2006), followed by memorable turns as Alby in The Maze Runner, Capheus in the Netflix series Sense8, and as the lead in his own written and directed romantic comedy Boxing Day.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Aml Ameen
• Stage Name: Aml Ameen
• Born: July 30, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: London, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: British (Jamaican and Vincentian descent)
• Occupation: Actor, Filmmaker, Writer, Director
• Height: 5’7½” (171 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Bilal Ameen
• Siblings: Mikel Ameen, Nadina Ameen, Aretha Ameen, Jason Ameen, Alysha Ameen
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Aml Ameen was born on July 30, 1985, in London, England. He was brought up by his parents Bilal Ameen, who are of Jamaican and Vincentian descent, in a close-knit Caribbean immigrant family. He grew up with siblings Mikel Ameen (a fellow actor and music artist), Nadina Ameen, Aretha Ameen, Jason Ameen, and Alysha Ameen.

From the age of six, he expressed a strong passion for acting, leading his father to enroll him at the Barbara Speake Stage School, an independent performing arts school in London, where he trained for ten years. He later drew inspiration from his family dynamics, including his parents’ divorce when he was 15, which influenced his writing. His ethnicity is British of Jamaican and Vincentian descent. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Aml Ameen began his acting career as a child in the 1990s and landed early television roles in British series such as The Bill (as Lewis Hardy) and Bella and the Boys. His breakthrough film role came in 2006 as the troubled teenager Trife in the gritty urban drama Kidulthood, which became a cult hit and launched his career.

He gained international attention with roles in Red Tails, The Maze Runner (as Alby), and the Netflix global hit Sense8 (as Capheus Onyango). In 2021, he made his feature directorial, writing, and producing debut with the UK’s first all-Black holiday romantic comedy Boxing Day, drawing heavily from his own family experiences.

Additional credits include Yardie, Rustin, A Man in Full, The Porter (earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Lead Performance), and Till Death. Known for his natural charm, emotional range, and commitment to authentic storytelling, Ameen continues to bridge British cinema with Hollywood while creating opportunities for underrepresented voices behind and in front of the camera.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @amlameenbaby

Personal Life

Aml Ameen, 40 years old, keeps his personal life largely private with no publicly confirmed current spouse or widely detailed past relationships. He has no children. He maintains a strong bond with his large family, often celebrating milestones together, and values his Caribbean heritage and faith. His height is 5’7½” (171 cm).

Net Worth

Aml Ameen’s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films such as The Maze Runner and Kidulthood, television series including Sense8 and The Porter, his writer-director-producer work on Boxing Day, and other projects in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

• Kidulthood (Film)
• The Maze Runner (Film)
• Sense8 (TV Series)
• Boxing Day (Film)
• Yardie (Film)
• Rustin (Film)
• The Porter (TV Series)
• Harry’s Law (TV Series)
• The Bill (TV Series)
• Red Tails (Film)