British actor David Jonsson is recognized for his stage and screen presence, particularly his roles in the television series Industry and the film Rye Lane [1]. He has received accolades such as the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2025 [1].
Early Life#
David Jonsson was born on September 4, 1993, in London, England [1][2]. He spent his childhood 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]. Jonsson is the youngest of four children, having an older brother and two older sisters [1]. He has described his background as Creole, with family originating from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the Caribbean, and Sweden [1]. After experiencing difficulties and being dismissed from his initial school, Jonsson transferred to a school in Hammersmith [1]. Following his GCSEs, he spent two years in New York [1]. Upon his return to London at the age of 18, he joined the National Youth Theatre and subsequently secured a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art [1].Career#
Jonsson began his acting career in the West End before transitioning to screen roles [1][4]. In 2018, he appeared in Endeavour and Deep State [2]. He gained wider recognition for his performance in the BBC Two and HBO television series Industry (2020–2022) [1]. In 2023, he starred in the film Rye Lane [1]. Jonsson's upcoming projects include Alien: Romulus (2024) and The Long Walk (2025) [1].Jonsson's stage credits include and breathe at the Almeida Theatre, Mary Stuart in the West End, and Don Juan in Soho at Wyndham's Theatre [3].