Stephen Moyer
| Stephen Moyer | |
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 Moyer at ComicCon, July 25, 2009 |
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| Born | Stephen John Emery 11 October 1969 Brentwood, Essex, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor and director |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Paquin (2010–present) |
| Children | 4 |
Stephen Moyer (born Stephen John Emery; 11 October 1969)[1] is an English film and television actor and director who is best known as vampire Bill Compton in the HBO series True Blood since 2008.[2] Moyer's first television role was in 1993 as Philip Masefield in the TV adaptation of the play Conjugal Rites written by actor/playwright Roger Hall.[3][4] In 1997 Moyer made his big-screen debut landing the lead role in the film adaptation of the long running comic strip Prince Valiant by Hal Foster, working alongside Ron Perlman and Katherine Heigl.[5][6]
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Early life and career [edit]
Moyer was born in Brentwood, Essex. He attended St Martin's School, a comprehensive school in Hutton, Essex, and graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[7]
He became Brentwood Theatre's first patron in October 2007, especially supporting their "Reaching Out, Building On" campaign to help fund the 2008 completion of backstage facilities.[8]
After graduating from LAMDA, Stephen Moyer worked in theatre for five years. He worked with the National Theatre Wales, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Oxford Stage Company, work which included going on tour and playing Romeo in productions of Romeo and Juliet. He then made the transition to television and film.[9]
Personal life [edit]
In August 2009, it was confirmed that Moyer was engaged to actress Anna Paquin, who plays his character's love interest in the HBO series True Blood.[10] They had been dating since filming the series pilot in 2007.[11] On 21 August 2010, Moyer and Paquin married at a private residence in Malibu, California.[12] The couple has fraternal twins, a boy and a girl, born in September 2012.[13][14] The family resides in Venice, Los Angeles.[15]
Moyer also has a son, Billy, born in 2000, and a daughter, Lilac, born in 2002, from previous relationships.[16]
Filmography [edit]
Film [edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Prince Valiant | Prince Valiant | |
| 1998 | Comic Act | Danny | |
| 2000 | Quills | Prouix, the Architect | |
| 2001 | Trinity | Brach | |
| 2001 | Princess of Thieves | Prince Phillip | |
| 2004 | Deadlines | Alex Randal | |
| 2005 | Undiscovered | Mick Benson | |
| 2007 | 88 Minutes | Guy LaForge | |
| Alternate Endings | Editor | ||
| 2008 | Restraint | Andrew | |
| 2010 | Open House | Josh | |
| 2011 | Priest | Owen Pace | |
| The Caller | John Guidi | ||
| The Double | Russian assassin | ||
| 2012 | The Barrens[17] | Richard Vineyard |
Television [edit]
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | Conjugal Rites | Philip Masefield | 13 episodes |
| 1995 | Castles | Martin Franks | 16 episodes |
| 1996 | Lord of Misrule | Olly | TV film |
| Cadfael | Godwin | Episode: "A Morbid Taste for Bones" | |
| 1997 | A Touch of Frost | D.C. Burton | Episode: "Penny for the Guy" |
| The Grand | Stephen Bannerman | 8 Episodes | |
| 1998 | Ultraviolet | Jack Beresford | Episode: "Habeas Corpus" Episode: "Persona Non Grata" |
| 1999 | Highlander: The Raven | Jeremy Dexter | Episode: "Thick as Thieves" |
| Midsomer Murders | Christopher Wainwright | Episode: "Death in Disguise" | |
| Life Support | Dr. Tom Scott | Unknown episodes | |
| Cold Feet | Nick Marsden | Episode: No. 2.5 | |
| 2000 | The Secret | Marcel Birkstead | TV film |
| Sunburn | Trevor Watts | Episode: No. 2.1 | |
| Peak Practice | Chris Rhodes | Episode: "Hit and Run" | |
| 2001 | Princess of Thieves | Prince Philip | TV film |
| Men Only | Jason | TV film | |
| Uprising | Simcha Rotem (nom de guerre: Kazik) | TV film | |
| 2002 | Menace | Mark | TV film |
| 2003 | Perfect | Mark | TV film |
| Entrusted | David Quatermain | TV film | |
| 2004 | NY-LON | Michael Antonioni | 7 Episodes |
| The Final Quest | Young Danny Duke | TV film | |
| 2005 | Waking the Dead | Steven Hunt | Episode: "Undertow: Part 1" |
| 2006 | Casualty | Dr. Mark Ellis | Episode: "Waste of Space" |
| 2007 | Lillies | Mr. Brazendale | 8 Episodes |
| The Starter Wife | Sam | 6 Episodes | |
| Empathy | Jimmy Collins | TV film | |
| 2008–present | True Blood | Bill Compton | Regular |
| 2010 | Ice | Peterson | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | Jan | Gery | 15 Episodes |
Awards [edit]
- 2009 – Won, Satellite Award for Best TV Ensemble for True Blood
- 2009 – Won, Scream Award for "Best Actor in a Horror Movie or TV Show," for True Blood[18]
- 2009 – Nominated, Teen Choice Award for "Choice Summer TV Star: Male," for True Blood[19]
- 2010 – Nominated, Saturn Award for "Best Actor in Television" for True Blood
- 2010 – Nominated, Teen Choice Award for "Choice Summer TV Star: Male," for True Blood
- 2010 – Nominated, Scream Award for "Best Horror Actor" for True Blood
- 2010 – Won, Scream Award for "Holy Sh*t! Scene of the Year" for True Blood
- 2010 – Nominated, Satellite Award for "Best Actor in a TV Drama Series" for True Blood
- 2011 – Won, Saturn Award for "Best Actor in Television" for True Blood
- 2011 – Nominated, Scream Award for "Best Horror Actor" for True Blood
References [edit]
- ^ "England & Wales, Birth Index: 1916–2005" Retrieved on 2009-03-30.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2007-04-07). "Moyer, HBO make 'Blood' pact". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-03-20.[dead link]
- ^ "Conjugal Rites". Phill.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ^ "Conjugal Rites". Gavinbarkerassociates.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ^ "Prince Valiant Review". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ^ "Prince Valiant (1997) by Liz Braun". AllMoviePortal.com. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ^ TV Guide (2008-10-9). "True Blood's Stephen Moyer Is Undead Sexy!" Retrieved on 2008-12-15.
- ^ Harris, Matt (2007-10-17). "Star backing from a homegrown hero". Brentwood Gazette. p. 8.
- ^ "Stephen Moyer Featured in Venice Magazine" Retrieved on 2009-07-20.
- ^ "Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer Are Engaged!" Retrieved on 2009-08-05.
- ^ "True Blood – A love that never dies" Retrieved on 2009-08-05.
- ^ "'True Blood' Co-Stars Get Hitched." Retrieved 2010-08-22.
- ^ Michaud, Sarah; Jordan, Julie (11 September 2012). "Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer Welcome Twins". People. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
- ^ "It's a Baby Boy and a Girl for Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer!". Life & Style. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ^ "Exclusive: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer Get Married!" Retrieved 2010-08-22.
- ^ "Interview with a Vampire: Stephen Moyer is Feasting on 'True' Fame" Retrieved on 2009-07-20.
- ^ Sneider, JEFF (Sep. 15, 2011). "'True Blood's Stephen Moyer takes on Jersey Devil". VanityFair. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
- ^ "TV: Scream 2009 Award Winners Announced" Retrieved on 2009-10-18.
- ^ "New Teen Choice categories for 'True Blood,' 'Transformers'" Retrieved on 2009-07-09.
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