Prince Thompson Iyamu
Prince Thompson Iyamu, known as P Tee Money, is a London-born actor, DJ, electronic music producer, and published author with Nigerian royal heritage.
What do we know about Prince Thompson Iyamu?
Here are the key biographical details about Prince Thompson Iyamu:
- Name: Prince Thompson Iyamu
- Also Known As: P Tee Money
- Date of Birth: October 22, 1968
- Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Prince Thompson Iyamu?
Prince Thompson Iyamu, also known as "P Tee Money," is an actor and a royal Prince from the Benin Kingdom in Edo State, Nigeria. Born in London, England, he studied Aeronautical Engineering in the military before forging a multifaceted career that spans acting, music, and literature. As an English DJ, producer, and EDM electronic music artist operating under the name "P Tee Money," his productions traverse a wide spectrum of electronic music styles, encompassing house, deep house, Afro-beat, indie-dance, progressive future, and tropical pop. Beyond his work in music and film, he is also a published author who has written multiple books. He has collaborated with director Erifili Davis on a short film titled Connection (2019), which is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, and has also worked with filmmaker Alexandre Alonso, founder of ACAFilms, across several projects.
Prince Thompson Iyamu launched his career as a DJ in the early 1990s, performing at nightclubs and smaller venues throughout the United Kingdom. During this period, he joined forces with female rap artist "The Weird MC," also known as "The Rappatainer," and the pair made a considerable impact across the UK as a dynamic duo for several years.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he set his DJ and music work aside to focus on acting. During this period, he appeared in a range of high-profile productions, including Stephen Sommers' contribution to Universal's blockbuster The Scorpion King (2002), starring Dwayne Johnson and Michael Clarke Duncan, as well as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), starring Angelina Jolie. He also took on a memorable role in the British crime film I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003), starring Clive Owen, in which he portrayed a street pimp with electrifying presence. In addition to his film work, he appeared in numerous commercials and was featured as a model in publications including FHM magazine.
In 2015, he launched his debut book, The Players Code, which was met with considerable success. Since then, he has continued to expand his literary output with multiple additional titles. Alongside his writing, he has returned to his musical roots with renewed passion. Drawing on decades of experience performing at a vast range of events and venues, Prince Thompson Iyamu has refined a sound built around mood, deep grooves, and hypnotic rhythms that move listeners instinctively, regardless of genre, tempo, or era. He continues to experiment across musical styles and has produced a number of remixes that have earned widespread positive reception.
What is Prince Thompson Iyamu known for?
Prince Thompson Iyamu is a British-Nigerian actor recognized for his appearances in major Hollywood and British productions:
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001, Movie)
- The Scorpion King (2002, Movie)
- I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003, Movie)
- Tom & Thomas (2002, Movie)
- Deducoria (Movie)
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