Oris Erhuero is an award-winning actor and producer celebrated for his rich multicultural heritage spanning the UK, Nigeria, and the US. Known for his versatility and strong on-screen presence, Oris's martial arts and boxing background secured him a leading role in his first international TV series, The Adventures of Sinbad, three decades ago. He went on to star alongside Donnie Yen in Highlander IV: Endgame and worked with legendary action directors Yuen Woo-Ping and Hark Tsui in Black Mask 2, proving he is no stranger to the action genre.
With a commanding presence, Oris has made a significant impact in theatre, television, and film, collaborating with Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning director Raoul Peck on projects such as HBO's Sometimes in April and Moloch Tropical. His diverse filmography includes standout roles in Exterminate All the Brutes, Redcon-1, and Road to Yesterday.
In 2024, he captivates audiences in the Netflix film A Sunday Affair, the Nordic Noir project The Art of Telling Lies, and serves as both producer and lead actor in the docudrama 1776: Ceerno Sileymaan Baal.
Additionally, Oris's distinctive voice features in the DC Comics adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Sandman, which reached the New York Times Audio Best Seller list. Oris Erhuero is a powerful force in the arts, weaving rich and resonant stories that captivate audiences worldwide.
The Art of Telling Lies(2026)as Isaac
1776: Thierno Souleymane Baal et la rƩvolution du Fouta(2024)as Souleymane Baal
Orah(2024)as Agent Isaa Garuba
Spring Lakes(2023)as Michael Wright
A Sunday Affair(2023)as Sunday
We Were Once(2021)
The Cursed Ones(2015)
Letter from the Swamp
Making 'Sometimes in April'(2005)as Self
