Dev Patel

Dev Patel was born on April 23, 1990, in London, British of Indian origin, and is well-renowned because of the movies Slumdog Millionaire, Lion, and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. From a breakout role on 'Skins' to a critically acclaimed actor and director, he has traveled this journey so long.

Personal Life: Love, Family, and Faith

Dev Patel has always kept a low profile regarding his personal life, but he is pretty well known to have dated actress Freida Pinto from 2009 to 2014 and Tilda Cobham-Hervey from 2017 to 2022. 

A devout Hindu by birth, Dev comes from a close-knit family with an older sister. In the personal life of this actor, professional commitments amalgamate with family values.

The Rise of a Star: Dev Patel's Early Life and Education

Dev Patel was born to Raj and Anita Patel, who had immigrated from Nairobi, Kenya, on April 23, 1990, in Harrow, London. Raised in a working-class family, Dev's interest in his passion was encouraged from quite an early age. 

He studied at Longfield Middle School and Whitmore High School, where he first appeared on the stage and liked acting. Apart from his theatrical tendencies, Dev was a good sportsman holder of a black belt in Taekwondo, with eight years of training.

From Skins to Slumdog: Dev Patel's Career Takeoff

Dev Patel began his career with a British teenage drama series called Skins, in which he played the character of Anwar Kharral in 2007. His breakout role was that of Jamal Malik in Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, launched in 2008, which brought him international attention and acclaim. 

The said performance earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role, among many other awards and nominations.

Diverse Roles and Critical Acclaim

After Slumdog Millionaire, Patel continued to prove his versatile skills as an actor in movies like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and its sequel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), also acting in Chappie (2015) and Lion (2016). In Lion, he received a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor and received nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. 

His other television work includes the series The Newsroom on HBO as Neal Sampat from 2012 to 2014, and he was also in the series Modern Love for Amazon Prime in 2019.

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Behind the Camera: Dev Patel's Directorial Debut

In 2024, Dev Patel took his career to a whole new level with his directorial debut, Monkey Man. He wrote it with the co-writer Ronnie Screwvala, then produced and starred in it. 

It made its premiere at South by Southwest and saw an Australian cinema and US release through Universal Pictures, showcasing his myriad talents within the industry.

Net Worth: A Reflection of Success

As of 2024, Dev Patel's net worth is estimated to be $10 million, a testament to his film and television career, in addition to his recent foray into the world of directing. His financial success is a direct result of his hard work, talent, and the diverse range of projects he has taken up.

Awards and Recognition: A Legacy of Excellence

Dev Patel has won various awards during his acting career and has received several nominations. He was accorded a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for the movie Lion, and he received a BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award in 2020. 

He also was nominated once for the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics Choice Awards. He appeared also in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2024, a boost to his status as an international cinematic icon.

Giving Back: Dev Patel's Philanthropic Efforts

Apart from acting, Dev Patel supports different charities, which mainly deal with education and children's welfare. He is ready to act for good causes, reflecting his immense desire to make a change in the world by using his platform to support valuable initiatives and inspiring others to follow suit as well.

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