George Blagden

George Paul Blagden (born 28 December 1989) is an English stage and film actor. He is best known for his role as Louis XIV in the French-produced television series drama Versailles. He also played Grantaire in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables and Athelstan in the television series Vikings.

For the American clergyman, see George Washington Blagden.

George Blagden
Blagden in 2014
Born
George Paul Blagden

(1989-12-28) 28 December 1989
London, United Kingdom
Alma materGuildhall School of Music and Drama (2011)
OccupationActor, singer
Years active2011–present

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]

Blagden played the role of PJ in the 2018 revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy, Company, at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End of London.[7]

Blagden co-stars in the upcoming musical film, The Land of Dreams, directed by Nicola Abbatangelo, with shooting underway in October 2019.[8]

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.[9]

Awards
Year Award Category Film Result
2012National Board of Review of Motion PicturesBest Acting by an EnsembleLes MisérablesWon
Best Ensemble
San Diego Film Critics SocietyBest Ensemble PerformanceNominated
Satellite AwardsBest Ensemble, Motion PictureWon
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics AssociationBest Acting Ensemble
2013Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureNominated

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Blight (Short) Fr Carey Winner Best Actor - FilmQuest International Film Festival 2016
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 No. 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
2020 The Land of Dreams Armie Post-production[10]
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013–15 Vikings Athelstan Main cast
2015–18 Versailles Louis XIV Leading role
2017 Black Mirror Lenny Episode: "Hang the DJ"
Theatre
Year Title Role Notes Location
2016-2017 Platinum Simon Leading role Hampstead Theatre, London
2017 The Pitchfork Disney Presley Stray Leading role Shoreditch Town Hall, London
2018 Tartuffe Damis Main Cast Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
2018 Company PJ Main Cast Gielgud Theatre

References
  1. "About". George Blagden. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  2. "George Blagden pictures, bio, movies". Pop Tower. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  3. "George Blagden Signs on to Play Grantaire in LES MISERABLES Film". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  4. "News Trinity 2008: Sir Ian Kellen Masterclass". Oundle School. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  5. "George Blagden". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  6. "Vikings' Actor George Blagden to Play Louis XIV in 'Versailles". 'Variety'. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  7. "CompanElliott and Producer Chris Harper". Elliott & Harper Productions. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  8. Scarpa, Vittoria (31 October 2019). "Shooting is under way on the musical The Land of Dreams". Cineuropa. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  9. "George Blagden's Cycling Adventure". JustGiving. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  10. "The Land of Dreams". iMDB. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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