Tahj Di Nero Miles is a talented English actor who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born in Hackney, London, Miles boasts a rich cultural heritage, being of Jamaican, St Lucian, and Dominican descent. His early life was marked by a passion for the performing arts, as he began attending the Betty Layward Primary in Stoke Newington at a young age.
Miles's journey in the world of theatre and film commenced when he joined the Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School at the tender age of seven. He was subsequently signed by the Fiorentini Agency, paving the way for his professional career. His early credits include a West End production of Oliver!, where he showcased his remarkable talent.
As he continued to hone his craft, Miles joined Disney's Cub School and took on the iconic role of Simba in a West End production of The Lion King, a position he held for over a year. His impressive performances did not go unnoticed, and he was soon cast in Matilda the Musical with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Cambridge Theatre in 2013, as well as Emil and the Detectives with the Royal National Theatre.
In addition to his theatre work, Miles has secured advertising contracts with prominent brands such as Lego and Sainsbury's, further solidifying his status as a rising star. He has also appeared in Bugsy Malone in the West End in 2015, before going on to study at the renowned BRIT School of performing arts.
Miles's television credits are equally impressive, with notable roles in the BBC's Class Dismissed and Flunked, as well as his regular position as police officer Marlon Pryce in the popular BBC1 series Death in Paradise. He has also appeared in Steve McQueen's critically acclaimed film anthology Small Axe, cementing his status as a talented and versatile actor.
