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Last updated on the 10 June 2025 by Maeve
Mini Biography
Born: 28 November 1983, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Born Emun John Mohammadi, Emun Elliott was raised in Duddingston, Portobello. His mother is Scottish and his father is of Persian lineage. His formative years included attending George Heriot’s School. He initially embarked on a degree in English literature and French at the University of Aberdeen, but his passion for performing arts led him to depart after a year. He subsequently pursued formal acting training at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating in 2005.
Emun Elliott’s career has encompassed a diverse range of roles across film, television and theatre. Early television appearances included “Monarch of the Glen” and “Paradox”, where he played the lead role of Dr. Christian King. He gained further recognition for his performances in “Threesome”, “The Paradise”, and “Guilt”. On the big screen, he has featured in significant productions such as Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, alongside films like “Black Death” and “Filth”. His stage work includes a notable run in the critically acclaimed “Black Watch” with the National Theatre of Scotland, which he performed for over two years and a Broadway debut in “The Rose Tattoo”.
While much of Emun Elliott’s personal life remains private, he has spoken about his initial shyness and how acting provides an outlet for expressing himself. He has also discussed his love for travel, inspired by his character’s journeys in “The Paradise” and his appreciation for the cultural experiences it offers.
Suggested viewing
Sexy Beast (2024)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 6.5
This series delves into the explosive early relationship between two ambitious thieves as they rise through London’s vibrant and dangerous 1990s criminal underworld. It charts their complicated friendship and a burgeoning romance, showcasing the origins of their iconic lives before the events of the well-known film.
Top cast: James McArdle, Emun Elliott, Tamsin Greig, Stephen Moyer, Sarah Greene, Eliza Bennett, Clea Martin, Nicholas Nunn.
Sequel
The Paradise (2012)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.7
Set in Victorian England, the series follows a young woman who arrives in a bustling northern town hoping to work for her uncle. Instead, she finds herself drawn to the grand, pioneering department store across the street, “The Paradise.” As she rises through its ranks, she encounters complex relationships, ambitions and the allure of modern commerce, often clashing with the charismatic but enigmatic owner and her jealous colleagues.
Top cast: Emun Elliott, Joanna Vanderham, Sonya Cassidy, Peter Wight, Matthew McNulty, Elaine Cassidy, David Hayman, Sarah Lancashire.
The Gold (2023)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.4
Top cast: Hugh Bonneville, Emun Elliott, Dominic Cooper, Stefanie Martini, Tom Cullen, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden, Charlotte Spencer.
