George Blagden
| George Blagden | |
|---|---|
 Blagden in 2014 | |
| Born |
George Paul Blagden 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 is currently portraying Louis XIV in the 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] After studying at Old Buckenham Hall School, he was accepted into 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] He has a younger sister, Katie, who is a writer and filmmaker.
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's latest appearance on screen is in the drama series Versailles, as the lead character Louis XIV.[6]
Personal life
He is a supporter of Diabetes UK; from 4-6 September 2015, he cycled from London to Paris in under 72 hours and raised nearly £5,000 for the charity.[7]
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 |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Versailles | Louis XIV | Leading role |
| 2013–15 | Vikings | Athelstan | Main cast |
References
- ↑ "About". George Blagden. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. 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.
- ↑ "George Blagden's Cycling Adventure". JustGiving. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
External links
- George Blagden at the Internet Movie Database
- George Blagden on Twitter
- George Blagden on Instagram
- Spotlight