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Early and personal life

Wilson was born in

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to English father, Paul, and Sudanese mother, Nagla. He has an older sister, Iman. He grew up in the suburb of

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, attending St. Giles' C of E Primary School. Wilson began acting and training with local theatre group Get Your Wigle On. His father died in May 2018.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* Living people 2004 births 21st-century English male actors Male actors from Shrewsbury Black British male actors English male child actors English people of Sudanese descent {{England-screen-actor-stub