Biography
Elmi Rashid Elmi is a British actor. Born in Hull, he grew up in the Easton area of Bristol. He trained at the London College of Music, where he graduated with a degree in acting, and began his career performing on stage before moving into screen work.
He is known for the role of Shamir in Dune (2021) and Bilal in The Swimmers (2022). His father arrived in England from the Horn of Africa in 1992. Elmi has spoken of his interest in sharing refugee stories through his acting.
