Callum Turner

Callum Turner (born 15 February, 1990) is an English actor, model & director, who is most famous for his roles as Bill Rohan in Queen and Country and as Eli in E4 series Glue.^[1][2][3]

Personal Life

Turner was born on 15 February 1990 and grew up in Chelsea, London.^[4] He is a big fan of Chelsea Football Club.^[5]

In an interview at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Turner revealed that his mother inspired him into becoming an actor and that she generated a love of film inside of him. He stated that having grown up on an estate, he distanced himself from the wrong crowds and was inspired to change after being affected by Shane Meadows' A Room for Romeo Brass.

Career

Turner started his career in 2010, modelling for companies such as Next plc and Reebok.

In 2011, Turner moved from modelling into an acting career. He starred as Tony in Zero, a 2011 film Directed by David Barrouk and Produced by Michael Riley (film producer).^[6] He then starred alongside Waterloo Road star Ben-Ryan Davies in 2012 Short film Human Beings, Directed by Jonathan Entwistle.

Later in 2012, Turner was cast in ITV series Leaving, Alongside Harry Potter film series actress Helen McCrory. "Leaving will focus on the relationship between disillusioned 25-year-old Aaron (Turner) and unhappy 45-year-old wife and mother Julie (McCrory). When the pair begin working together at a Cheshire country house hotel, they share an intimate moment which takes them both by surprise and must face the consequences of their actions." - ITV. Turners performance was met with mostly positive reviews. ^[7]

In December 2012, Turner starred opposite Sherlock star Andrew Scott and Doc Martin star Martin Clunes in another ITV Drama, The Town. Portraying Ashley, a troubled teen and reckless boy racer, who is much more complicated than he first appears.^[8]

In early 2013, Turner made a guest appearance in Showtime's historical-fiction drama television series, The Borgias as Calvino. He also starred in short film Alleycats as Eze, Directed by Ian Bonhôte. He also had a small role as Phillip in the second series of BBC One's Ripper Street.

Turner was cast by veteran Director, John Boorman in June 2012, As the lead role in his final film as a director Queen and Country a Semi-Autobiographical film about Boormans life, also a sequel to 1987 Oscar-nominated Hope and Glory, Turner stated that Boorman revealed secrets and very personal events from his life, in order for Turner to portray him as best as he could.^[9]

In early 2014, Turner joined the cast of Paul McGuigan's American horror film Victor Frankenstein, Playing Alistair.

In April 2014, It was announced Turner had joined the cast of E4's whodunit series Glue, Alongside Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens, Line of Duty actress Charlotte Spencer, New Worlds (Channel 4) actor Billy Howle & The Sarah Jane Adventures stars Yasmin Paige and Tommy Knight. Turner plays Eli, a gypsy traveller, who's younger brother Cal (Knight) is murdered.^[10]

Filmography

Television

Film

Theatre

Awards

On 27 October 2014, It was revealed that Turner was selected as one of the 18 members from the film, TV and gaming industries to receive the 'Breakthrough Brits' award, The awards are arranged by the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), in order to recognise and further develop the skills and careers of new and upcoming stars in the industry, Aside from receiving an award, the crop of Breakthrough Brits will also have the chance to enjoy mentoring and networking sessions with a lineup of U.K. figures, including Simon Pegg and Paul Greengrass.^[11][12]

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