Yusra Warsama Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Ethnicity, Awards, Boyfriend, Religion

Yusra Warsama is a British playwright, theatre director, actress, and writer celebrated for her contributions to contemporary British theatre, television, and film.

She gained recognition for writing the acclaimed stage play Rites and later established herself as a respected actress through performances in Castle Rock, Call the Midwife, The Gallows Pole, Deliver Me, and Brides.

Yusra Warsama
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Name:	Yusra Warsama
Born:	July 9, 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	Somali
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Warsama
Siblings:	1
Children:	1
Occupation:	Playwright, Theatre Director, Actress, Writer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Yusra Warsama was born on July 9, 1985, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She is of Somali ethnicity and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warsama.

She spent her early years growing up alongside one younger sister after her family relocated to Manchester, England, having been displaced from Somalia during the civil war.

From an early age, she developed an interest in storytelling and performance.

She later earned a degree in Criminology and Sociology, an academic background that has influenced many of her theatrical works. She practices Islam.

Career

Yusra Warsama began her professional journey through community theatre while studying in Manchester, where she became involved with Contact Theatre.

She steadily built a reputation as both an actress and playwright, using theatre to address social issues affecting women, immigrants, and minority communities.

Yusra Warsama later expanded into television and film, appearing in productions including The Last Days on Mars, Our Girl, Call the Midwife, Castle Rock, Cold Feet, Unforgotten, The Gallows Pole, Deliver Me, Brides, and Steal.

Alongside acting, she has continued writing and directing stage productions, including Of All the Beautiful Things in the World and Everywhere, establishing herself as one of Britain’s respected contemporary theatre voices.

Personal Life

Yusra Warsama is single. There is no information about her past relationships. She is the mother of one child, whom she welcomed while living in Manchester in her early twenties.

At 41 years old, she continues to balance motherhood with her successful career in theatre, television, and film.

Away from her professional commitments, she enjoys creative writing, poetry, mentoring emerging artists, and supporting projects that promote diversity and social inclusion through the performing arts.

Net Worth

Yusra Warsama has built a net worth of $2 million USD through her work as a playwright, theatre director, actress, and writer.

Her primary sources of income include theatre productions, television and film acting, scriptwriting, directing, and literary projects.

Filmography

• My Brother the Devil (2012)
• The Last Days on Mars (2013)
• The Vote (2015)
• Our Girl (2016)
• Vera (2016)
• Call the Midwife (2017)
• Castle Rock (2019)
• Cold Feet (2019)
• Unforgotten (2023)
• The Gallows Pole (2023)
• Deliver Me (2024)
• Brides (2025)
• Steal (2026)

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