Amir Wilson (born 6 February 2004) is an English actor. On television, he is known for his roles as Will Parry in the HBO and BBC One series His Dark Materials (2019–2022) and Tiuri in the Netflix series The Letter for the King (2020). He starred in the 2020 film adaptation of The Secret Garden.

Early and personal life

Wilson was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire to English father, Paul, and Sudanese mother, Nagla. He has an older sister, Iman. He grew up in the suburb of Monkmoor, 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019The Kid Who Would Be KingBoyUncredited
2020The Secret GardenDickon
2022The Magic FluteAnton Milanesi
2024The ReturnPhiloetius

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019–2022His Dark MaterialsWilliam "Will" ParryMain role; 19 episodes
2020The Letter for the KingTiuriMain role; 6 episodes
2024The Famous FiveCharlie Vincent / Cab VeeEpisode: "Mystery at the Prospect Hotel"

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015The Lion KingYoung Simba (shared)Lyceum Theatre, London
2017The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾NigelMenier Chocolate Factory, London

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2021Daytime Emmy AwardsYounger Performer in a Daytime Fiction ProgramThe Letter for the KingNominated

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