British actor Dev Patel began showing signs of his talent as a performer at a young age, earning praise for his work in school plays when he was still in primary school. Born to Indian parents, Patel grew up in the London suburb of Harrow, where he focused on drama in school. At 16, he was studying for the higher education qualifying exams that make up a rigorous portion of British ...more
- 2008
- Chicago Film Critics Association
- Most Promising Performer
- Slumdog Millionaire
- win
- 2008
- Broadcast Film Critics Association
- Best Young Actor/Actress
- Slumdog Millionaire
- win
- 2008
- Phoenix Film Critics Association
- Breakthrough Performance
- Slumdog Millionaire
- win
- 2008
- Washington D.C. Film Critics Association
- Best Breakthrough Performance
- Slumdog Millionaire
- win
- 2008
- National Board of Review
- Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
- Slumdog Millionaire
- win
- 2010
- The Last Airbender
- Zuko
- 2008
- Slumdog Millionaire
- Jamal Malik (older)
- 2008
- Skins (TV Series)
- Anwar