David Gyasi Biography: Age, Wife, Movies, TV Shows, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Career

David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi popularly known as David Gyasi, is an English actor and producer who rose to global prominence through his portrayal of Romilly in the 2014 sci-fi epic Interstellar. Starting his career with sports-themed roles in productions like Goal and Dream Team, he eventually transitioned into heavyweight dramatic performances.

He is also widely recognized for his recurring roles in major television series, including The Diplomat, Carnival Row, and Containment.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi
• Stage Name: David Gyasi
• Date of Birth: 2 January 1980
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Actor, Producer
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Six siblings
• Spouse: Emma Gyasi
• Children: N/A
• Relationship Status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: British-Ghanaian
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

David Kwaku Asamoah Gyasi, who is now at the age of 46 years old, was born on 2 January 1980. Growing up in the West London areas of Fulham and Hayes, he was raised as one of seven children in a household of Ashanti Ghanaian immigrants who arrived in England in 1966.

His father worked multiple jobs, including as a factory worker and cab driver, while his mother was a cook.

Gyasi has noted that his family’s deep Christian faith and his parents’ enduring marriage—despite early tensions—were central to his upbringing. He attended Bishopshalt School for his primary education and completed his A-Levels at East Berkshire College.

He later enrolled at Middlesex University, where he graduated with a degree in Drama and Arts.

Personal Life

David Gyasi personal life is anchored by his long-term marriage to his wife, Emma Gyasi. The couple has a significant history, having become parents as teenagers while still in school, an experience Gyasi credits with strengthening their relationship through faith and shared struggle.

They are often seen together at industry events, such as the Carnival Row premiere.

Career

David Gyasi‘s career began in 2003 with a minor role in the film What a Girl Wants. After several years of guest appearances in series like Doctor Who and Law & Order: UK, he secured his first series regular role in the 2012 BBC miniseries White Heat.

His big-screen breakthrough came in Christopher Nolan‘s Interstellar (2014), followed by a lead role in the CW’s Containment (2016).

He has since established himself as a versatile lead in high-fantasy and political thrillers, notably as Agreus in Carnival Row (2019–2023) and Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison in The Diplomat (2023–present). In addition to acting, he has served as an executive producer on projects like Hell on the Border (2019).

Awards

• Screen Actors Guild Awards – Nominated, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for The Diplomat (2025)
• Screen Actors Guild Awards – Nominated, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for The Diplomat (2026)
• Black Reel Awards – Nominated, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male for Interstellar (2015)

Net Worth

David Gyasi has an estimated net worth of $4 million. His wealth has been primarily built through his steady work in major Hollywood films and lucrative recurring roles in long-running streaming series for platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix.

Social Media

• Instagram: @thedavidgyasi

Filmography

• The Diplomat (2023–present)
• The Sandman (2022)
• The Next 365 Days (2022)
• Ear for Eye (2021)
• The A Word (2020)
• Carnival Row (2019–2023)
• Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
• Hell on the Border (2019)
• Cold Blood (2019)
• Troy: Fall of a City (2018)
• Annihilation (2018)
• Containment (2016)
• Interstellar (2014)
• Cloud Atlas (2012)
• White Heat (2012)
• Red Tails (2012)
• Doctor Who (2012)
• Chuggington (2008–2020)
• Beyond the Gates (2005)
• What a Girl Wants (2003)