Julian Morris (actor)
| Julian Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born | Julian David Morris 13 January 1983 London, England, U.K. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | |
| www.julianmorris.net | |
Julian David Morris (born 13 January 1983) is a British actor known for his roles in the films Cry Wolf and Sorority Row.[1] He also played a recurring character in the TV show ER as Dr. Andrew Wade. He currently portrays Wren Kingston in the TV show Pretty Little Liars.
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[edit] Career
Morris was born in London, where he began acting at the Anna Scher Theatre.[2] It was there, when he was thirteen, that a director on the hit British drama The Knock spotted him and asked him to play a boy pushed into the drug trade.[3] Morris continued his intensive training under Anna Scher for the next eight years. In this period more opportunities arose and after appearing in several television shows, films, and commercials; he went on to spend three seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Working with directors such as Steven Pimlott, Tim Albery and Elijah Moshinsky, and alongside actors as diverse as Simon Russell Beale, Samuel West and Roger Allam. He credits this with being a major influence on his learning and craft. He is currently working in the United States, having played the lead in the NBC pilot Young Arthur (2002) (TV) and the film Cry Wolf (2005) as Owen Matthews, and the film "Whirly Girl" (2006) as James Edwards.
Morris was next seen in the independent horror film, Donkey Punch as Josh, which was critically honored at its appearance at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.[4] He also appeared in the Tom Cruise-starring Valkyrie and the Sugababes video, "Freak Like Me". Morris next had a supporting role in the slasher film Sorority Row as Andy. He has recently played the recurring role of Agent Owen in the latest series of 24.
Morris was part of the cast of the fall 2010 ABC documentary-style dramedy television series My Generation, playing "The Rich Kid" Anders Holt, which was cancelled after two episodes due to low ratings.[5] He recently guest starred on ABC family's new TV Series Pretty Little Liars as Wren.
[edit] Personal life
Morris was born in North London and is the son of Glen and Andrea Morris. He has a younger sister named Amy. His parents are Jewish South Africans (Morris was raised in South Africa).[6][7] He currently resides in Los Angeles.
[edit] Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Kelly and Victor | Victor | post-production |
| 2012 | Something Wicked | Ryan | post-production |
| 2011 | Beyond | Farley | post-production |
| 2010 | Privileged | Spencer Stephens | |
| 2009 | Sorority Row | Andy | |
| 2008 | Donkey Punch | Josh | |
| 2005 | Cry Wolf | Owen Matthews | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Men At Work | Damien | TV Movie |
| 2010–present | Pretty Little Liars | Wren Kingston | Recurring cast (Seasons 1-present) |
| 2010 | 24 | Agent Owen | 6 Episodes |
| 2008 | Privileged | Simon | Episode: "All About a Brand New You!" |
| 2008-2009 | ER | Dr. Andrew Wade | 7 Episodes |
| 2007 | Shark | Dylan Crawford | Episode: "Teacher's Pet" |
| 2006 | Whirlygirl | James Edwards | |
| 2004 | Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage | Dennis Clement | |
| 2002 | Young Arthur | Arthur | |
| 2000 | Fish | Carl Lumsden | |
| 1996 | The Knock | Dafyd Ellis | |
[edit] References
- ^ "Julian Morris Goes Dark for Donkey Punch". tvoftheabsurd. 2009-04-22. http://tvoftheabsurd.com/2009/04/22/julian-morris-goes-dark-for-donkey-punch/. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
- ^ Morris Major| Fashion & Features | ES Magazine. Thisislondon.co.uk. Retrieved on 2011-07-20.
- ^ Julian Morris biography and filmography. Tribute.ca (1983-01-13). Retrieved on 2011-07-20.
- ^ Lottery funded films score success at Sundance Film Festival. UK Film Council (2008-01-28). Retrieved on 2011-07-20.
- ^ "ABC Unveils 2010–11 Primetime Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 18, 2010. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/18/abc-unveils-2010-11-primetime-schedule/20100518abc01/. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ Jews in the News: Celebrity Scoop: Amanda Bynes and S#*! my dad says. Letmypeoplegrow.org. Retrieved on 2011-07-20.
- ^ Julian Morris Goes Dark for Donkey Punch. TV of the Absurd (2009-04-22). Retrieved on 2011-07-20.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_Punch_(film)
