Ray Panthaki

Ray Panthaki (; is a British actor, writer, director, and producer. A BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and BIFA nominee, he has built a diverse career spanning film, television, and theatre, often drawn to grounded, director-led, character-driven stories. He has worked with some of contemporary cinema’s most respected directors, including Danny Boyle, Bong Joon Ho, Wash Westmoreland, and Edward Zwick. His screen work includes Marcella, Away, Boiling Point, and Colette. Behind the camera, he has written, directed, and produced through his company Urban Way, with credits including Life Sentence, Ernie, Convenience, and the BAFTA- and BIFA-nominated Boiling Point. In 2025, he began production on his directorial debut In Starland, starring Oscar-nominated actor Clarence Maclin. He was elected to the BAFTA Film Committee in 2024.