Andrew Osei-Karmen
Andrew Osei-Karmen | |
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Born | London, England |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
Citizenship | British |
Alma mater | |
Occupations | |
Organization | Expert Witness Society |
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
Website | andrewoseikarmen |
Andrew Osei-Karmen is a British actor, producer, and entrepreneur with involvement in the fields of entertainment, healthcare, and law.[1] He established the Expert Witness Society, promoting interaction among medical and legal practitioners.[2] Karmen has also founded the UK division of Moda Image Film Productions, with notable works in his filmography including Blue Drift, Loving Emily, and Blood Society.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Karmen was born in London, United Kingdom to a French father and a Ghanaian mother. He grew up primarily in London and developed a passion for film and theatre as a child actor.[4] He pursued higher education with studies in Business Economics at the University of Reading and Dramatic Arts at The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, following his Higher National Diploma in Business Studies at High Pavement and Performing Arts studies at Clarendon College.[1] His academic journey also included specialized studies in MSK Ultrasound, Clinical Negligence Laws, and Global Quality Management Systems.[5] Throughout his film education, he explored various performance styles, including Method acting,[6] which he adopted as his preferred approach for its ability to deliver authentic performances.[7]
Career
[edit]Karmen's career encompasses a wide range of roles in the entertainment industry, healthcare, medical law, and global certification. He has been involved in managing over 400 surgeries across the UK,[6] with responsibilities in MSK/Ultrasound Physiotherapy and Audiology. Additionally, his contributions to global certification include involvement in government programs, ESG, and sustainability initiatives.[8][9] Karmen has also worked as a model for Number One Agency, collaborating with brands such as Hugo Boss, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, and Kenzo.[6]
Acting
[edit]Karmen's journey began with a Toyota commercial, leading to roles in advertising campaigns.[10] He starred in the London West End production of To Kill a Mockingbird before venturing into television and film.[11][12] His television credits include Cross roads for ITV and Casualties of World War 1 for BBC in 2005.[10] In 2019, he founded the UK division of Moda Image Film Productions, producing acclaimed works such as Loving Emily[13]and Blood Society.[14]
Healthcare and medical law
[edit]Before his acting career, Karmen contributed to medical law within the UK NHS and founded the Expert Witnesses Society in 2022 to support collaboration between medical and legal professionals.[15] His work in the NHS included conducting audits of healthcare services, ensuring compliance with standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the regulatory body overseeing the NHS.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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2003 | Crossroads | Business Manager |
2008 | "To Kill a Mockingbird | Tom Robinson |
2015 | Exodus Part One | Dillon |
2017 | Atlantic Treaty | Ceaser |
Sequence | Jordan | |
Bloodwine | Adam | |
2018 | Homecoming | Paul Morgan Jnr |
"New Woman | James | |
Hamlet | Hamlet | |
2019 | Baby Killer | Joe Grant |
City Heights | Simon Pullen | |
2020 | Loving Emily | Nicholas Hasvan |
2021 | Blood Society | Gratian Fortner |
2022 | Blue Drift | Josh |
Lamour [17] | Luis Allard | |
2023 | Dream | Daniel |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Andrew Osei-Karmen: A Dynamic Personality - 1883 Magazine".
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen - Expert Witness". August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen Movies - Cuevana 3". cuevana.com.pe.
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen | Actor". The Talent Manager.
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen Launches the Global Expert Witness Society – The Global Tribune". July 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c Staff, UrbanMatter (April 9, 2024). "Unveiling the Vision: A Spotlight on Andrew Osei-Karmen's Impactful Journey".
- ^ "British Actor Andrew Osei-Karmen: A Multicultural Talent with a Passion for Acting". BusinessMole. September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen: Bridging Continents Through Film and Law". April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen: Movies, TV, and Bio".
- ^ a b "Andrew Osei-Karmen: Hollywood Isn't Dead". April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen: Movies, TV, and Bio".
- ^ Shah, Umar Attique (September 20, 2023). "In Production: New Paris Film Pictures movie "Dream," starring Andrew Osei-Karmen". Film Daily.
- ^ "Loving Emily Film".
- ^ "Blood Society Film".
- ^ "Andrew Osei-Karmen Discusses Global Medical Compliance in New York". August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Care Quality Commission". GOV.UK. June 25, 2024.
- ^ "L'Amour Film - Paris Film Pictures". May 19, 2021.