Ramon Tikaram

Ramon P. Tikaram (born 16 May 1967) is a British actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC Two series This Life (1996–1997), the BBC One soap opera EastEnders (2009–2012), the Sky Atlantic series Fortitude (2015–2017), the DC Universe series Pennyworth (2019–2022), and the Sky One comedy-drama Brassic (2019–2021). His films include Mischief Night (2006) and Endgame (2009). Early life and education Tikaram is the son of Pramod Tikaram, an Indo-Fijian officer of the British Army, and Fatimah Rohani, a Sarawakian Malay mother. His younger sister is singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. The family moved frequently during Tikaram's youth, because of his father's military service with the British army. When not living abroad, Tikaram grew up in Basingstoke. He went to the Duke of York's Royal Military School before studying English at the University of Kent, where he discovered acting. Career Music and musical theatre In 1992, Tikaram had a recording contract and released two singles followed by the album , the latter with musicians including brothers and on guitar and sax respectively.