Israel Oba, previously known as Tyson is a British television, film and theatre actor. Born in London, he went on to study at Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama while also spending a year enrolled at Stephen F Austin State University in Texas where he received his BA in American Theatre. Upon graduating Israel joined the Identity Drama School, and has gone on to work for ITV, BBC and Revolver entertainment. After graduating from drama school Israel adopted the professional name Tyson, but recently to reverted back to his birth name.