Remember the raw, unflinching energy of "Skins," the British dramedy that dared to delve into the messy lives of teenagers? More than just entertainment, "Skins" became a launchpad for a generation of acting talent, catapulting then-unknown faces to international stardom. Among those fresh faces was Dev Patel, whose portrayal of Anwar Kharral resonated with audiences and marked the beginning of a remarkable career.

Patel's journey began in 2007 with "Skins," a series celebrated and sometimes criticized for its portrayal of teenage life in Bristol, England. He shared the screen with a talented ensemble, including Daniel Kaluuya (later known for "Get Out") and Nicholas Hoult ("Juror #2"). The show, with its ensemble cast of Tony (Nicholas Hoult), Cassie (Hannah Murray), Jal (Larissa Wilson), Chris (Joe Dempsie), Sid (Mike Bailey), Michelle (April Pearson), Effy (Kaya Scodelario), Maxxie (Mitch Hewer), and Anwar (Dev Patel), fearlessly tackled challenging themes, from substance abuse and parental neglect to eating disorders and infidelity. While Patel's performance as Anwar was a significant introduction, his breakthrough role was just around the corner.

Full Name	Dev Patel
Date of Birth	April 23, 1990
Place of Birth	Harrow, London, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2006present
Notable Roles	Anwar Kharral in "Skins," Jamal Malik in "Slumdog Millionaire," Saroo Brierley in "Lion," David Copperfield in "The Personal History of David Copperfield," Gawain in "The Green Knight"
Awards	BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Lion), Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer (Slumdog Millionaire), Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (Slumdog Millionaire)
Partner	Tilda Cobham-Hervey
Early Career	Began acting with the Young Actors Company. Landed the role of Anwar Kharral in "Skins" (2007-2008)
Breakthrough Role	Jamal Malik in "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008)
Other Notable Works	"The Last Airbender" (2010), "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2011), "Chappie" (2015), "Hotel Mumbai" (2018), "Modern Love" (2019)
Directorial Debut	"Monkey Man" (2024)
Website	Dev Patel Fans