David Jonsson, born on September 4, 1993, is a British actor recognized for his work in television, film, and theatre
[1][2]. Jonsson gained prominence through his roles in the BBC Two and HBO series
Industry (2020–2022) and the film
Rye Lane (2023)
[1]. In 2025, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award
[1][3].
Early Life and Education#
David Jonsson was raised in Custom House, located in the East London Docklands
[1]. His father worked as an IT engineer at Heathrow Airport, while his mother was employed by the Metropolitan Police
[1]. Growing up as the youngest of four children, he has an older brother and two older sisters
[1]. Jonsson has described his background as Creole, with familial roots in Africa (Nigeria and Sierra Leone), the Caribbean, and Sweden
[1]. After facing challenges and being dismissed from his initial school, he transferred to a school in Hammersmith
[1]. Following his GCSEs, Jonsson spent two years in New York
[1]. Upon his return to London at age 18, he became a member of the National Youth Theatre and secured a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
[1].
Career#
Jonsson started his acting career on the West End stage
[1][4]. His television credits include
Industry (2020-2022),
Deep State (2019), and
Endeavour (2018)
[2]. He has also appeared in films such as
Rye Lane (2023) and
Alien: Romulus (2024)
[1]. In 2022, he was recognized by the Evening Standard as one of London's individuals to watch
[1]. British GQ also honored him as one of their Men of the Year
[1]. In 2023, Tatler named him a Bright Young Thing, and Screen International featured him as a Star of Tomorrow
[1].
Film#
Jonsson's filmography includes roles in
Alien: Romulus (2024) as Andy,
The Long Walk (2025) as Peter McVries, and
Wasteman (2025) as Taylor
[2][3]. He also starred as Dom in the 2023 film
Rye Lane [1][2]. Other film credits include
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. (2024) where he played Frank Fisher
[2].
Television#
On television, Jonsson is known for his role as Gus Sackey in
Industry (2020–2022)
[2]. He also played Isaac Turner in
Deep State (2019) and Cromwell Ames in
Endeavour (2018)
[2]. His more recent television work includes Marcus in
The Road Trip (2024) and Luke Fitzwilliam in
Murder Is Easy (2023)
[2].
Theatre#
Jonsson's theatre credits include appearances in
and breathe at the Almeida Theatre,
Mary Stuart in the West End, and
Don Juan in Soho at Wyndham's Theatre
[3]. He also performed in
Pigeon English at the Bristol Old Vic and Edinburgh Fringe, and as Romeo in
Romeo and Juliet at Riverside Studios
[3].
Awards and Recognition#
In 2025, Jonsson won the BAFTA Rising Star Award
[1][3]. He also received a nomination for Best Lead Performance at the British Independent Film Awards for his role in
Wasteman (2025)
[1].
