George Blagden

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George Paul Blagden
Born (1989-12-28) 28 December 1989
Alma mater Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Occupation Actor, singer
Years active 2011–present

George Paul Blagden (born 28 December 1989) is a London-based stage and film actor. He is best known for his role of the skeptical[1] revolutionary Grantaire in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables. He also stars in the television series Vikings as the monk Athelstan.

Early life and education

Blagden began singing at age 13, performing in various choirs and his own rock band.[2] He attended the Oundle School with a Drama scholarship[3] and appeared in the school's Stahl Theatre in such roles as The Baker in Into the Woods and Marc in 'Art'.[4] Also while at Oundle, Blagden became a member of the National Youth Theatre and was selected as one of four students to participate in a masterclass with Sir Ian McKellen.[5] Following his graduation, he studied Acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, from which he graduated in 2011.[6]

Career

In 2011, Blagden received his first acting role as Andy in the feature film After the Dark, which is to be theatrically released in 2014. He has since appeared in Wrath of the Titans, Les Misérables, and Vikings.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2013 After the Dark Andy
2012 Wrath of the Titans Soldier #1
2012 Les Misérables Grantaire National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion Picture
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble
Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Nominated—San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013–present Vikings Athelstan Main cast

Awards

Year Award Category Film Result
2012 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Best Acting by an Ensemble Les Misérables Won
Best Ensemble
San Diego Film Critics Society Best Ensemble Performance Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Ensemble, Motion Picture Won
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Best Acting Ensemble
2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Hugo, Victor. "Les Misérables". 
  2. ↑ "About". George Blagden. Retrieved 14 January 2013. 
  3. ↑ "George Blagden pictures, bio, movies". Pop Tower. Retrieved 21 January 2013. 
  4. ↑ "George Blagden Signs On to Play Grantaire in LES MISERABLES Film". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013. 
  5. ↑ "News Trinity 2008: Sir Ian Kellen Masterclass". Oundle School. Retrieved 21 January 2013. 
  6. ↑ "George Blagden". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Retrieved 14 January 2013. 

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