Nikki Amuka-Bird is a Nigerian-born British BAFTA-nominated actress having been recognized for her role as Natalie in BBC’s NW. Her playing Rav Mulcair in the sci-fi comedy Avenue 5 alongside artists like Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, and Suzy Nakamura. Nikki has also worked on numerous blockbuster movies, including Jupiter Ascending, Denial, The Children Act, and A Private War.
Birth Name
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Nickname
Nikki
Profession
Actress
Nationality
British
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Nikki Amuka-Bird was born on the 27th of February 1976, in Delta State, Nigeria.
Age
She’s currently 47 years old.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ethnicity
Black
She is of Nigerian descent.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Nikki was admitted to a boarding school in England. Later, she went on to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Family Details
- Father – Sam Amuka-Pemu
- Mother – Patricia
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Nikki Amuka-Bird has dated –
- Geoffrey Streatfeild (2003-2010) – From 2003 to 2010, Nikki was married to English actor Geoffrey Streatfeild.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 170cm
- In meters – 1.70 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 64 kg
- In Pounds – 141lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 32-24-33
- Bust – 32 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 33 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Nikki became known after appearing as a actress in the film The Face of an Angel (2014), The Laundromat (2019), Avenue 5 Season 2 (2020-2022), The Outfit (2022), and Old (2021).
Film Debut
In 2000, Amuka had her first film onscreen role in the movie Forgive and Forget as Nicky and she made her theatrical film debut as Rosie in the thriller movie Almost Heaven (2005).
Television Debut
In 1999, Nikki landed her first role in television by appearing as Supporting actress in the series, Holby City.
Nikki Amuka-Bird Net worth
Nikki Amuka-Bird has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2023.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nikki Amuka-Bird
- Nikki left Nigeria at an early age with her mother and moved to England. She also resided in Lagos and Antigua as well.
- While studying in Britain, Nikki wanted to be a dancer. However, a back injury put an end to her passion for good after which she decided to enroll in drama college.
- She started her stage career with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
- In 1999, Nikki was cast in her first television series Holby City.
- In 2000, she made her debut film appearance as Nicky in Forgive and Forget .
- In 2006, she was featured in the film theatre film The Omen alongside the likes of actors Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis, and Pete Postlethwaite.
- Nikki’s theatre credits include Welcome to Thebes (National Theatre) World Music (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, and Donmar Warehouse), Top Girls (Oxford Stage Company), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, The Servant of Two Masters (RSC), Doubt: A Parable (Tricycle Theatre).
- In February 2023, Nikki father continued to reside in Delta State, Nigeria even.
