Acting
Sampha
Born
1988-11-16 (37)
Place of birth
Morden, Surrey, England, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
8 titles
From UK breakout star to global icon. Sampha's influence is felt throughout contemporary culture. Across a studied career, the south London singer, songwriter and producer has released a host of era-defining records including 2013's breakthrough "Dual" EP and his Mercury Music Prize winning debut album, 2017’s Process. No stranger to collaboration, Sampha is also the inimitable voice called upon by some of the greatest artists of our lifetime, from Kendrick Lamar to Stormzy, Drake to Solange, Frank Ocean to Alicia Keys, and musical releases with the best of the underground. His work expands across multiple disciplines, with previous creative partnerships including the fashion designer Grace …
Known for
6.9A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
1975
7.3Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
NRAmazing performances from Radio 1's world famous Live Lounge!
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
NRProcess is a striking, avant-garde portrait of Sampha using documentary-style footage to depict his roots in Morden, South London, and Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Sampha: Process
2026
8.2Broadcast of the “Together for Palestine” charity concert, organized by Brian Eno alongside several artists, to raise funds and awareness for Palestinians affected by the ongoing genocide in Gaza perpetrated by Israel.
Together for Palestine
2025
A young woman orchestrates a daring heist to recover a stolen artifact, covering her tracks by managing the whirlwind of a luxury wedding.
The Roots Manœuvre
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Film credits
2020s · 4 titles
NRProcess is a striking, avant-garde portrait of Sampha using documentary-style footage to depict his roots in Morden, South London, and Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Sampha: Process
2026
8.2Broadcast of the “Together for Palestine” charity concert, organized by Brian Eno alongside several artists, to raise funds and awareness for Palestinians affected by the ongoing genocide in Gaza perpetrated by Israel.
Together for Palestine
2025
NRCharlotte Day Wilson Live at Red Bull Symphonic features the live show enhanced with behind the scenes making-of footage.
MuchMusic Presents Charlotte Day Wilson Live at Red Bull Symphonic
2025
NRActress has released a short film to accompany his new album Karma & Desire. The visual, also called Karma & Desire, is directed, edited, and produced by Lee Bootee. The film features appearances from Zsela, Yves Tumor, Sampha, Aura T-09, and Actress himself.
Karma & Desire
2020
Series credits
6.9A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
1975
7.3Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
NRAmazing performances from Radio 1's world famous Live Lounge!
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010