Keiynan Lonsdale
| Keiynan Lonsdale | |
|---|---|
| Born |
19 December 1991 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, Dancer |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Television | Dance Academy |
Keiynan Lonsdale (born December 19, 1991) is an Australian actor, singer, and dancer. He is most well known for his role as Ollie, a dance student, on the ABC television series Dance Academy, and Uriah in The Divergent Series: Insurgent.
Personal life
Keiynan was born in Sydney, Australia. He is the youngest of six, with three brothers and two sisters.
Career
In 2007 Lonsdale got his first acting job in the movie, Razzle Dazzle. The following year he played in one episode of the Australian television series, All saints. Lonsdale's most notable work was his role as Ollie in the Australian teen drama series, Dance Academy. Keiynan released his first single on Itunes titled One and Only, on May 20, 2014.
Lonsdale played Uriah in the second film of the popular Divergent trilogy, titled The Divergent Series: Insurgent, which was released March 20, 2015.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | All Saints | Corey | Episode: "Sons and Lovers" |
| 2012–2013 | Dance Academy | Ollie | 13 episodes in Season 2, Main Cast in Season 3 |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance | Miss Elizabeth's Dance Troupe | |
| 2015 | The Divergent Series: Insurgent | Uriah Pedrad | Supporting Role |
| 2016 | The Divergent Series: Allegiant- Part 1 | Uriah Pedrad | Supporting Role |
References
1. "'Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent' Casts Keiynan Lonsdale As Uriah ...". Retrieved: August 17, 2014