Fady Elsayed (born 15 September 1993) is an Egyptian-British actor. He is known for his roles in the Doctor Who spin-off Class (2016) and the Sky Atlantic series Gangs of London (2022). His films include My Brother the Devil (2012) and Sixteen (2013).
Early life Elsayed was born on 15 September 1993 at St Mary's Hospital in London. At 16 years old, Elsayed joined the drama school The Young Actors Theatre in Islington.
Career Television and film In 2012, after getting his first lead role in My Brother the Devil, Elsayed fell in love with acting and knew he wanted to be an actor for the rest of his life. For his role as Mo in My Brother the Devil he was nominated with the Best Newcomer Award at the BFI London Film Festival. He also received a nomination for the ALFS Award as Young British Performer of the Year. After this Elsayed appeared in several TV series, like Casualty and Silent Witness.
In 2014, he portrayed a vampire who spoke Arabic in Penny Dreadful.
In 2016, Elsayed was cast in the BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off Class as Ram Singh. Elsayed's character Ram is a student at Coal Hill Academy, who plays in the school's football team. In 2018 Elsayed reprised his role as Ram in six audio plays by Big Finish, and again in 2020.
In 2018, he appeared in the film A Private War alongside Rosamund Pike and Jamie Dornan.
In 2020, he appeared in several episodes of the Channel 4 drama Baghdad Central, and the Sky Atlantic drama Little Birds.
Elsayed was originally contracted to appear in the film adaptation of Black Adam, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic he was unable to travel to Atlanta for filming, and his role was recast.
In June 2021, it was announced that he would star in the second series of Gangs of London.
Other In 2021, Elsayed featured in an advertisement campaign for PUMA's Porsche Legacy collection together with Huda El-Mufti, Tara Emad and Ahmed Beshary.
In 2023, Elsayed released his debut EP Promise Land on Bandcamp, with all proceeds going towards medical aid in Palestine.
In 2025 Sayed marks his first foray into Egyptian cinema with the series ولد بنت شايب (Walad Bint Shayeb).
Personal life Elsayed is Egyptian and Muslim. He has three brothers and one sister. He is a childhood friend of Little Simz, and has appeared in several of her music videos.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2012 My Brother the Devil Mo Ill Manors Marcell's Gang Cameo Twenty8k Ray 2013 Sixteen Josh 2016 Brotherhood Wino 2018 A Private War Mourad 2019 Daniel George (Beatles) 2020 Glia Satish Jarel 2025 Words of War Anzor Footprints Ash In production
Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 Casualty Zak Woodma Episode: "Life Goes On"2014 Silent Witness Nuri Kavur Recurring cast (2 episodes) Penny Dreadful Lead Familiar Episode: "Night Work" Law & Order: UK Jamal Episode: "Repeat to Fade"2015 River Aten Olama Episode #1.1 Citizen Khan Tutor Episode: "Chicken Shop"2016 The Aliens Henri Episode #1.5 Class Ram Singh Main role (7 episodes)2020 Baghdad Central Ibrahim Jabani Recurring cast (4 episodes) Little Birds Aziz 3 episodes 2022–2025 Gangs of London Faz Main role (seasons 2–3) 2024 Industry Ali El Mansour Season 3 2024 Kaos Glaucus (son of Minos) 4 episodes2025Slow HorsesKamalSeason 52025ولد بنت شايبFady
Music videos Year Title Artist 2013 "Young and Reckless" (feat. Little Simz, Clixx, Sir Apollo & Caitlyn Scarlett) ILLSTARZ / SEISMIC 2014 "Quest Luv" Little Simz 2015 "Where We're Livin'" Chuck 20 2016 "Stillness In Wonderland" Little Simz 2018 "His & Hers (Perspectives)" Wretch 32 2019 "Liberty Lane" Status Quo 2021 "Introvert" Little Simz
Audio Year Title Role Notes 2018–2020 Class Ram Singh 7 episodes
Music Year Title Type 2023 Promise Land EP
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2012 BFI London Film Festival Best British NewcomerMy Brother the Devil 2013 London Film Critics' Circle Young British Performer of the Year
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