Jimi Mistry Bio: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Nationality

James Patrick Mistry also known as Jimi Mistry is a British actor known for his diverse roles in film and television, often portraying characters with multicultural backgrounds.

He gained recognition for his performance in East Is East (1999) and appeared in major productions including The Guru (2002), Blood Diamond (2006), RocknRolla (2008), Exam (2009), and 2012 (2009).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: James Patrick Mistry
• Stage Name: Jimi Mistry
• Born: January 1, 1973
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Indian and Irish)
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.80 m
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Parents: Mr. Mistry and Mrs. Mistry
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Flavia Cacace
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jimi Mistry was born on January 1, 1973, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, to parents Mr. Mistry, a physician of Indian descent (Hindu background), and Mrs. Mistry, an Irish nurse of Roman Catholic faith. He grew up in a mixed-heritage household and was raised as a strict Roman Catholic.

The family moved from Scarborough to the Manchester area and later to Cardiff. He attended St James’ Catholic High School in Cheadle Hulme (1985–1988) before transferring to Radyr Comprehensive School in Cardiff after the family relocation. He trained professionally at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama (now Birmingham School of Acting). His ethnicity is mixed (Indian and Irish). His religion is Roman Catholic.

Career

Jimi Mistry began his acting career in the mid-1990s with stage work and small television roles, including a non-speaking part in Kenneth Branagh‘s Hamlet (1996). He rose to prominence with East Is East (1999) as Tariq Khan.

Subsequent film credits include The Guru (2002) opposite Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei, Touch of Pink (2004), Ella Enchanted (2004), Blood Diamond (2006) with Leonardo DiCaprio, RocknRolla (2008) directed by Guy Ritchie, Exam (2009), 2012 (2009), and It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (2010).

On television, he portrayed Dr. Fred Fonseca in EastEnders, Kal Nazir in Coronation Street, and appeared in series such as Strike Back and The Syndicate. He competed as a celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, partnering with Flavia Cacace. His acting career was active primarily from 1996 to around 2015.

Social Media

Jimi Mistry does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Jimi Mistry, 53 years old and 1.80 m tall, has been married to professional dancer Flavia Cacace since December 28, 2013. They met when she was his dance partner on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 and reside together in Devon. He was previously married to Meg Leonard from 2001 until their divorce in March 2010; they had one daughter together. No other past relationships are publicly detailed. He keeps his family life relatively private.

Net Worth

Jimi Mistry‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in feature films including East Is East, The Guru, Blood Diamond, RocknRolla, and 2012; television appearances in EastEnders, Coronation Street, and other series; residuals from international distribution and streaming of his projects; and participation in Strictly Come Dancing.

Filmography

• East Is East (1999)
• The Guru (2002)
• Touch of Pink (2004)
• Ella Enchanted (2004)
• Blood Diamond (2006)
• RocknRolla (2008)
• Exam (2009)
• 2012 (2009)
• It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (2010)
• West is West (2010)