Best known as Franklin Saint in FX’s *Snowfall* (2017–2023), as well as roles in *The First Purge* (2018) and *Outside the Wire* (2021).
Films
- Outside the WireLt. Thomas Harp2021
- The First PurgeDmitri2018
- City of Tiny LightsTeenage Tommy2016
- And Then I Was FrenchSeydou2015
TV shows
- SnowfallFranklin Saint2017–2023
- Black MirrorTariq (Episode: "Men Against Fire")2017
- DoctorsShenay (Episode: "Master of the Universe")2016
- CasualtyLeon James (2 episodes)2016
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About Damson Idris
Damson Idris is a British actor of Nigerian descent, born in Peckham, London. He rose to prominence with his breakthrough lead role as Franklin Saint in John Singleton’s crime drama *Snowfall* (2017–2023), earning critical acclaim. His film work includes sci-fi and thriller roles in *The First Purge* (2018) and *Outside the Wire* (2021).
FAQs
What is Damson Idris best known for?
He is best known for playing Franklin Saint, a young drug lord, in the FX crime drama *Snowfall* (2017–2023).
Is Damson Idris British or American?
He is British, born in Peckham, London, and of Nigerian heritage.
Has Damson Idris won any awards for his acting?
He has received critical acclaim for *Snowfall* and won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series in 2020.
What was Damson Idris’s first major role?
His first major screen role was in the 2015 short film *And Then I Was French*, but his breakthrough was the lead in *Snowfall* (2017).
Does Damson Idris have any upcoming projects?
As of 2024, he has been cast in the film *Black Bag* directed by Steven Soderbergh, alongside Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender.
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