George Blagden
George Paul Blagden | |
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Blagden in 2014 | |
Born | 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 an English stage and film actor. He is best known for his role as Athelstan in the television series Vikings. He also played Grantaire in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables and will portray Louis XIV in the upcoming French-produced television series drama Versailles.
Early life and education
Blagden began singing at age 13, performing in various choirs and his own rock band.[1] He attended the Oundle School with a Drama scholarship[2] and appeared in the school's Stahl Theatre in such roles as The Baker in Into the Woods and Marc in 'Art'.[3] 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.[4] Following his graduation, he studied Acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, from which he graduated in 2011.[5]
Career
In 2011, Blagden received his first acting role as Andy in the feature film After the Dark, which was released in 2014. He has since appeared in Wrath of the Titans, Les Misérables, and Vikings. Blagden will star in the upcoming drama series Versailles, as the lead character Louis XIV.[6]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Blood Moon | Jake Norman | |
2014 | Holding on for a Good Time (Short) | Fellini | |
2014 | The Tap Tap Lady (Short) | Hugh | |
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 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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2015 | Versailles | Louis XIV | Main Cast | |
2013–15 | Vikings | Athelstan | Main cast |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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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
- ↑ "About". George Blagden. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ↑ "George Blagden pictures, bio, movies". Pop Tower. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ "George Blagden Signs On to Play Grantaire in LES MISERABLES Film". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ "News Trinity 2008: Sir Ian Kellen Masterclass". Oundle School. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ "George Blagden". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ↑ "Vikings’ Actor George Blagden to Play Louis XIV in ‘Versailles". ‘Variety’. Retrieved 25 August 2014.