Nicholas Galitzine (actor)

Nicholas Galitzine (born September 29, 1994) is an English actor.[1] He became known for his roles in the films High Strung (2016) and Handsome Devil (2016).

Nicholas Galitzine
Born (1994-09-29) 29 September 1994
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
Height6 ft (1.83 m)

Early life

Galitzine was born on September 29, 1994, and grew up in London, England. He was born to an English entrepreneur father and a Greek-American mother. He has a sister named Lexi Galitzine. At the age of 10, he sang in the choir. After high school, he attended Dulwich College in London. He later went to a youth theatre company at the Pleasance in Islington to pursue his burgeoning passion for acting.[2][3]

In his childhood, Galitzine was trained as a rugby player as well as showed his love for football. He also participated in county-level athletics competitions.[4]

Career

Galitzine got his first role in the film The Beat Beneath My Feet in 2014, starring alongside Luke Perry.[5] He also performed several songs for the original soundtrack of the movie.[6]

In 2015, he appeared in one episode of the TV series Legends. He was named "Star of Tomorrow" by Screen International.[7]

In 2016, he starred in the American drama High Strung, in which he played a young violonist who performs in the subway station.[8] He played a young closeted gay student in the Irish comedy-drama Handsome Devil, which was later nominated for five awards at the 15th Irish Film & Television Awards.[9]

In 2017, he took part in the New Zealand mystery drama The Changeover.[10] In The Watcher in the Woods, he played opposite the Academy Award-winning actress, Anjelica Huston.[11]

Galitzine was cast for his first major TV role in the Netflix horror drama series Chambers.[12] In 2019, he played in the drama film Share.[13]

He was reported to have joined the cast of The Craft, which is a remake of the 1996 eponymous movie.[14]

Personal life

Galitzine lives in Hammersmith, London, England.[15]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Beat Beneath My Feet Tom
2016 High Strung Johnnie Blackwell
Handsome Devil Conor Masters
2017 The Changeover Sorensen Carlisle
2019 Share A.J.
TBA The Craft Timmy Post-production
TBA Cinderella Prince Robert Filming

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Legends Angelo Episode: "The Legend of Terrence Graves"
2017 The Watcher in the Woods Mark Fleming TV film
2019 Chambers Elliott Lefevre Leading role

References
  1. "Nicholas Galitzine Bio, Dating, Girlfriend, Movies". SugerFries. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. Daniel, Samuel. "Is Nicholas Galitzine Gay or Married To A Wife? His Age & Height". Just Richest. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  3. "Nicholas Galitzine, Stars of Tomorrow 2015". ScreenDaily.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  4. Loy Bell, Francesco. "NICHOLAS GALITZINE". Wonderland. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  5. Wilson, Samantha. "Nicholas Galitzine: 5 Facts About Actor,25, Playing Prince Charming To CamilaCabello's Cinderella". Hollywood Life. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  6. "The Beat Beneath My Feet Soundtrack Credits". IMDb. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  7. Rogers, Nathaniel. "Nicholas Galitzine Finds Breakout Role in Gay-Themed 'Handsome Devil' – INTERVIEW". Towleroad. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  8. Farber, Stephen. "'High Strung': Santa Barbara Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  9. "2018 Nominations Announced for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards" (PDF). IFTA. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  10. "First look At The Changeover". New Zealand Film Commission. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  11. "Nicholas Galitzine in new 'Watcher in the Woods'". StarsAndCelebs.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  12. Petski, Denise. "Netflix Sets Teen Cast For YA Horror Drama Series 'Chambers'". Deadline. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  13. "'Share' Trailer: Pippa Bianco's Sundance and Cannes Darling Comes to HBO". IndieWire. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  14. N'Duka, Amanda. "'The Craft': Nicholas Galitzine Set For Sony, Blumhouse Revamp". Deadline. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  15. Jury, Louise. "The Beat Beneath My Feet's Nicholas Galitzine: 'I never dreamt I'd be starring with Luke Perry after just one audition'". Evening Standard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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