Ramon Tikaram (born 16 May 1967) is a British actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC2 series This Life (1996–1997), the BBC One soap opera EastEnders (2009–2012), the Channel 4 sitcom Man Down (2013–2015), the Sky Atlantic series Fortitude (2015–2017), the DC Universe series Pennyworth (2019–2022), and the Sky One comedy-drama Brassic (2019–2023). His films include Mischief Night (2006) and Endgame (2009).
Early life and education Tikaram is the son of Pramod Tikaram, an Indo-Fijian officer of the British Army, and Fatimah Rohani, a Sarawakian Malay mother. His younger sister is singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. The family moved frequently during Tikaram's youth due to his father's military service with the British army. When not living abroad, Tikaram grew up in Basingstoke. He went to the Duke of York's Royal Military School before studying English at the University of Kent, where he discovered acting.
Career Music and musical theatre In 1992, Tikaram had a recording contract and released two singles followed by the album , the latter with musicians including brothers and on guitar and sax respectively. Tikaram starred as Judas in the West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar from 1997 to 1998. Tikaram performed the role of the King of Siam in a UK tour of the musical The King and I, ending in May 2012.The King and I
Television and film In 1996–97, he played the recurring character of Ferdy Garcia in the BBC TV series This Life. A 10th-anniversary return of the show in 2006 was based on Ferdy's funeral, and Tikaram therefore did not appear. In 1997, Tikaram was offered a role in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, but refused because it required that he cut his hair. In October 2009, it was announced that Tikaram would appear in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders. He played the part of Qadim Shah, father of the established character Amira Shah. He appeared on-screen in the role from 17 December 2009 to 29 April 2010 in two stints, then returned on 6 September 2011 and 6 January 2012 for short appearances. He appeared as Prendahl in Game of Thrones in 2013. In 2013-2015, Tikaram played the part of Dom in Channel 4 sitcom Man Down. Tikaram also appeared as Inspector Victor Aziz in Pennyworth since it premiered in 2019. Tikaram also appeared as The Baker in Simon Davison's 2023 adaptation of Lewis Carroll's 'The Hunting of the Snark'.
Voice acting and narration Tikaram provided voice acting for the character of Gabe Weller in the 2009 video game Dead Space: Extraction. In November 2012, he also provided the voice of World Eaters Captain Macer Varren for the Black Library audio drama Garro: Sword of Truth, part of the long-running Horus Heresy series. He lent his voice for Dorian in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Gein in the cancelled Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun, and Ravindra 'Rav' Chaudhry in Need for Speed Payback. He voiced the roles of Ozzy, Danby, and Second Officer Keen, characters in the 2018 video game Subnautica. In 2018, he took on the role of voicing Aatrox in the video game League of Legends as well as its auto battler counter part Teamfight Tactics. Tikaram continued this role when Aatrox was released in the card game Legends of Runeterra. Tikaram also voiced the role of Godrick The Grafted in the 2022 video game Elden Ring. Tikaram has also narrated a number of audiobooks. Tikaram voices the character Ramattra from the 2022 video game Overwatch 2. He had also narrated a number of Sleep Stories for the Calm app.
Discography Singles (1992) German release DSB (Deutsche Schallplatten GmbH Berlin) (1992) German release DSB (Deutsche Schallplatten GmbH Berlin)
Album guitar, sax on (1992) German release DSB (Deutsche Schallplatten GmbH Berlin)
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1995 Cutthroat Island Dawg's Pirate 1996 Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love Jai Kumar 2006 Mischief Night Immie - Khans Take 3 Girls Seth 2008 Speed Racer Casa Cristo Announcer Dean Spanley Nawab of Ranjiput 2009 Endgame Aziz Pahad 2014 Vampire Academy Mr. Meisner Mortadelo and Filemon: Mission Implausible Conductor (voice) English version2015 Jupiter Ascending Phylo Percadium Dragonfly Flint Lock 2016 5 Greedy Bankers Fidel 2017 Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas Rackham (voice) English version 2018 Boogie Man Deepak 2022 Fisherman's Friends: One and All Jez 2023 The Hunting of the Snark The Baker 2025 Fackham Hall Darvesh Khalid 2026 Mutiny Tibu Campallo
Television Year Title Role Notes 1996 Code Name: Wolverine Nardo Television film 1996–1997 This Life Ferdy 21 episodes 1997 Supply & Demand Irwin Television film 1997–2016 Casualty Various roles 5 episodes2000 Waiting at the Royal Saresh Television film Daylight Robbery Adrian Harris 4 episodes 2000–2002 Dream Team Prashant Dattani 47 episodes 2001 Judge John Deed Adam Parsons Episode: "Hidden Agenda" 2002 Crossroads Eddie Weaver 4 episodes 2003 Mile High Mark Angel Episode #1.82004 Holby City Gil Waverley Episode: "Honour Thy Father" Silent Witness Rakesh Bhandari 2 episodes2005 Murder Investigation Team DI Vince Ruddy Episode #2.1 Down to Earth Henry Mayhew 2 episodes Murphy's Law Richard Holloway 4 episodes The Mighty Boosh Banoo Episode: "Fountain of Youth" Nathan Barley Troll 2 episodes 2005, 2018 Doctors Jose Rodriguez / Misal Khatib 2 episodes2006 Krakatoa: The Last Days Tokaya Television film Tripping Over Dave / Robbie 4 episodes The Ruby in the Smoke Maharajah Television film 2007–2009 My Spy Family Mr. Vong 29 episodes2008 Heroes and Villains Montezuma Episode: "Cortes" Wired Mr. Ralindi 3 episodes 2008–2009 Primeval Mick Harper 3 episodes 2009–2012 EastEnders Qadim Shah 11 episodes 2009, 2013 Moving On Tony / Charan Sarin 2 episodes2010 Identity Real / Fake Bansi Dutta Episode: "Reparation" Combat Kids Colin 3 episodes 2011 M.I. High Quillian Pendrix Episode: "The First to Crack"2012 White Heat Jay (present day) 2 episodes The Kidnap Diaries Mr. C Television film2013 Father Brown Umesh Varma Episode: "The Wrong Shape" Game of Thrones Prendahl na Ghezn Episode: "Second Sons" 2013–2014 Law & Order: UK Vijay Prasad 2 episodes 2013–2015 Man Down Dominic 3 episodes 2014, 2016 Happy Valley Praveen Badal 3 episodes2015 Stella Mr. Honey 8 episodes Gallipoli: When Murdoch Went to War Narrator Television film New Tricks Evan Langley Episode: "Life Expectancy" 2015–2017 Fortitude Tavrani 11 episodes 2015, 2018 Thunderbirds Are Go Father in Balloon / Kip Harris /Doctor Peck (voice) 3 episodes2016 Midsomer Murders Lance Auden Episode: "A Dying Art" The Coroner Don Shapur Episode: "Pieces of Eight"2017 Death in Paradise Oliver Wolf Episode: "The Secret of the Flame Tree" Hetty Feather Chester Benjamin Episode: "Land of Opportunity"2018 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Roman Randall Episode: "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" Lee and Dean Jonty 3 episodes Flowers Clive Episode #2.2 2019 The Victim Soloman Mishra 4 episodes 2019–2022 Pennyworth Inspector / Prime Minister Victor Aziz 28 episodes 2019–2023 Brassic Terence McCann 15 episodes 2020 Feel Good David 6 episodes 2021 The Great Uncle Varnya 3 episodes2022 The Curse Billy English 3 episodes Murder They Hope Neil Episode: "Can't See the Blood for the Trees"2024 Love Rat George Miniseries, 4 episodes Renegade Nell Mr. Honeycomb Episode: "Tracks Less Well Trod" Tell Me Everything Cyrus 5 episodes Kaos Charon 5 episodes 2025 Virdee Jai Pawa 3 episodes 2026 The Split Up Uncle Rick episode 3
Video games Year Title Voice role Notes2009 Dead Space: Extraction Gabe Weller League of Legends Aatrox (Rework) 2010 Fable III Vincent / Selan / Auroran Villagers James Bond 007: Blood Stone Bernin 2011 The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Ben Salaad Dead Space 2: Severed Gabe Weller 2012 Risen 2: Dark Waters Pedro 2014 Dragon Age: Inquisition Dorian 2015 Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Velasco English version Dragon Age: Inquisition – Jaws of Hakkon Dorian Dragon Age: Inquisition – Trespasser 2016 Hitman Mr. Fanin 2017 Raid: World War II Wolfgang Total War: Warhammer II Malekith the Witch King Need for Speed Payback Ravindra 'Rav' Chaudhry Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 Doctor Strange Dark Souls III: The Ringed City Pygmy King 2018 Subnautica Danby / Lifepod 3 Crew /Second Officer Keen / Ozzy World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Kul Tiran Civilian Shadows: Awakening Aknush / Arashad / Archon Medlar /Nobles / Refugees Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country Tornan King / Soldiers English version2019 Total War: Three Kingdoms GreedFall Catasach / Other Characters 2022 Elden Ring Godrick / Pumpkin Head Berserkers Diablo Immortal Overwatch 2 Ramattra 2023 Diablo IV Additional voices Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Bond Final Fantasy XVI English version2024 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dorian Pavus / Additional voices
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External links
BBC News Online: "This Life's Ferdy not coming back" from October 2006 "Making Mischief" Future Movies from November 2011