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My Take
Micheal Ward is one of the young actors I quietly bet on. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, and breaking through in Britain, he carries a lived-in authenticity that you cannot fake, and Top Boy let him channel it into something electric. Winning the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2020 confirmed what audiences already sensed. What impresses me most is how he converts the weight of his background into emotional depth rather than spectacle. That is the mark of a serious performer, not a passing trend, and I am convinced his name will keep climbing well beyond the British scene.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Micheal Ward
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ウォード (俳優)
- Reading
- まいける・うぉーど (俳優)
- Born
- November 18, 1997 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Spanish Town, Jamaica
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Epping Forest College
Awards & achievements
- BAFTA Rising Star Award
- NME Awards 2020
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Top Boy | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Micheal Ward born?
Born November 18, 1997 (age 28).
Where is Micheal Ward from?
Micheal Ward is from Spanish Town, Jamaica.
What does Micheal Ward do?
Micheal Ward works as film actor, television actor.
What is Micheal Ward known for?
Notable works include Top Boy.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.