Wunmi Mosaku
Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku, born on July 31, 1986, is a celebrated Nigerian-British actress who has made significant strides in the entertainment industry. She gained recognition for her compelling performances, particularly as Joy in the BBC Two miniseries *Moses Jones* (2009) and as Holly Lawson in the ITV detective series *Vera* (2011-2012). Her portrayal of Gloria Taylor in the poignant TV film *Damilola, Our Loved Boy* (2016) earned her the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress, marking a pivotal moment in her career.
In 2019, Mosaku joined the cast of the acclaimed series *Luther* for its fifth season, subsequently captivating audiences as Ruby Baptiste in HBO's *Lovecraft Country* (2020). She further expanded her repertoire by playing Hunter B-15 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Disney+ series *Loki* (2021-2023), a role she is set to reprise in the upcoming film *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024).
Her work in the horror film *His House* (2020) garnered her a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress and a BIFA win for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film. Most recently, her role as Annie in the 2025 horror film *Sinners* has brought her critical acclaim, earning her the Gotham Independent Film Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance and nominations for several prestigious awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Filmography
His House
Stolen (2011)
Deadpool & Wolverine
Sinners
Womb
Macbeth (2018)
Citadel
Don't Take My Baby
Alice, Darling
Philomena
Sweetness in the Belly
I Am Slave
Jo
Guerrilla
Luther
In the Flesh
Dancing on the Edge
Kiri
Father & Son
The Body Farm
Loki
The End of the F***ing World
Passenger
Lovecraft Country
Scavengers Reign
On the Edge
Fearless
Animal Babies: First Year On Earth