Dywayne Thomas

Actor
Producer
Director

"Punching Bag," directed by Rob Ayling and starring Michael Ajih, follows the intense journey of an amateur boxer facing not just the brutality of the ring, but the haunting internal battles that threaten to break him. In what could be the fight of his life, he must contend with his deepest fears, past traumas, and relentless self-doubt, all while squaring off against a formidable opponent. This short film masterfully intertwines raw athleticism and psychological turmoil, depicting a gripping tale of resilience and the search for redemption. A visceral exploration of the true fight beyond the gloves, where survival means conquering oneself.

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Dywayne Thomas is a charismatic English actor and award-winning producer known for "Desert Fiends," "Casting Kill," "Surveilled," and "Best Geezer." Won 1 David Film Festival Award. 2 wins & 3 nominations in total.

He is also the uncle of child actress Ayana Orisha.

Thomas seamlessly blends talent and dedication. With a magnetic on-screen presence and a passion for storytelling, he continues to carve a distinguished path in the realm of entertainment.

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Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations

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Known for

The Diplomat

8.0

TV Series

Winfield House Catering Staff(uncredited)

Sister Wives

7.6

Short

Producer

2024

Punching Bag

Short

Judge

Deadpool & Wolverine

7.7

Car Salesman(uncredited)

2024

Credits

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Actor

Black Doves
- Christmas Party Attendee
- Post-production
- TV Series
- 2024
Desert Fiends
- Newscaster
- Completed
- 2024
Amigo
- Pub Patron
- Completed
- Short
- 2024
Back in Action
- Middle Aged Pedestrian (uncredited)
- Completed
- 2025
Ties of the Ribbon
- Gardener 1
- Completed
- Short
Catalyst
- Hotel Clerk
- In Production
Ted Bundy Had a Son
- John Murphy
- Post-production
Quarter Life
- Parent
- In Production
- TV Series
Punching Bag
- Judge
- Post-production
- Short
Daggers Inn
- Scott
- Post-production

The Diplomat
8.0
TV Series
- Winfield House Catering Staff (uncredited)
- 2024
Kidnapped
6.1
TV Series
- Lay Judge
- 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine
7.7
- Car Salesman (uncredited)
- 2024
Supacell
7.0
TV Series
- Park Visitor (uncredited)
- 2024
Back to Black
6.3
- News Crew Man (uncredited)
- 2024
Scoop
6.5
- New York Resident (uncredited)
- 2024
Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance
5.9
- Restaurant Patron
- 2023
Hijack
7.4
TV Series
- Government Employee (uncredited)
- 2023
Best Geezer
6.1
- Jed's Bodyguard
- 2023
Casting Kill
4.0
- Dean
- 2023
C.B. Strike
7.9
TV Series
- Prison Officer Smith (uncredited)
- 2022
The Mourning Bird
8.1
Short
- Extended Family Member
- 2022
Murder Detective
8.3
- Police Officer (Forensics)
- 2022
Sherwood
7.4
TV Series
- Striking Miner (uncredited)
- 2022
Mood
6.2
TV Mini Series
- Middle Aged Dad (uncredited)
- 2022

Producer

Sister Wives
7.6
Short
- executive producer
- 2024
Disremembered
5.5
- assistant producer
- 2024
Reloaded 2
8.4
- co-producer
- 2024
Famous Birthdays: Dywayne Thomas Q&A
Video
- producer
- 2023
Casting Kill
4.0
- associate producer
- 2023
The Mourning Bird
8.1
Short
- executive producer
- 2022
I Hear the Trees Whispering
4.0
- associate producer
- 2022
Smudged Smile
8.2
Short
- associate producer
- 2021
Poles
Short
- consulting producer
- 2021
Cyberlante
6.0
- associate producer
- 2020
Banned, Exploited & Blacklisted: The Underground Work of Controversial Filmmaker Shane Ryan
5.3
- associate producer
- 2020
The Poster Boy: James Salfarlie
Short
- executive producer
- producer
- 2017

Trivia
Dywayne has a Master of Arts degree in Fine Art, an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and is a graduate of the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, formerly The London Institute.