Jonathan Jules

Jonathan Jules
OccupationActor
Years active2016-present

Jonathan Jules is a British film and television actor from Croydon. For his performance in Florid (2026), he was nominated for Best Lead Performance and Breakthrough Performance at the British Independent Film Awards.

He was named a 2026 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

Career

From Croydon, Jules had a role in Steve McQueen anthology series Small Axe (2020) appearing in the Alex Wheatle film opposite Sheyi Cole. The following year, he joined the cast of Agatha Christie drama series Why Didn't They Ask Evans? for BritBox. He appeared in Apple TV World War Two drama Masters of the Air as Lt. Shelby F. Westbrook (2024).

For his performance in the lead role of Jamal in British film Florid (2026), he was nominated for Best Lead Performance and Breakthrough Performance at the British Independent Film Awards. Jules was named a 2026 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

Partial filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Fighting With My Family Wrestler
2020 Small Axe Dennis Episode: Alex Wheatle
2022 Why Didn't They Ask Evans? Ralph 'Knocker' Beadon 4 episodes
2023 My Mother's Wedding Jones
2024 Death in Paradise Chayce Jones 1 episode
2024 Masters of the Air Lt. Shelby F. Westbrook 1 episode
2026 Florid Jamal

References

  1. 1 2 Maytum, Matt (22 September 2026). "Stars of Tomorrow 2026: Jonathan Jules (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  2. ↑ White, Peter (June 10, 2021). "Will Poulter & Lucy Boynton Star In Hugh Laurie's Adaptation Of Agatha Christie's 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans?' For BritBox U.S." Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Masters of the Air' Episode 8 Sneak Peek: Prisoners of war plot daring escape from Stalag Luft III". meaww.com. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
  4. ↑ Ntim, Zac (November 3, 2026). "British Independent Film Awards: 'Elsinore' Leads Nominations". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 November 2026.