Des Yankson

Playing age: 30 - 40s, 40 - 50sNative Accent: African, London, RPOther Accents: African, American, Estuary, Irish, London, Neutral, RP

  • Native Accent: London, RP, African
  • Training: University of Exeter

Reassuring and mellow, Des engages the listener with an easy confidence. His energy brings an originality to any character and, with a host of American accents in his arsenal, he has definite transatlantic appeal.

A familiar face on terrestrial television, Des has worked on household names from ‘Still Open All Hours’ to ‘Grantchester’, with a vast range that appeals from teen (‘Hollyoaks’) to child (‘Dick and Dom’).