Jeremy Irvine
Jeremy Irvine | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeremy Smith |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Jeremy Irvine, born Jeremy Smith,[1] is a British stage and screen actor.
Irvine's career started at The National Youth Theatre[2] before attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[3][4] Prior to that, he had attended Bedford Modern School.[1][5][6] The actor played the role of Luke in the television series Life Bites[6][7] and has appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Company[2][8] in the 2010-production of Dunsinane.[9]
In June 2010, Irvine was cast to play the lead character in the Steven Spielberg-film War Horse.[2][10] The film is an adaption of Michael Morpurgo's novel also entitled War Horse. Irvine was selected to perform Albert Narracott,[11] the main character, alongside other British actors including Peter Mullan and Emily Watson—as Albert's father and mother respectively.[2][12][13][14][15]
Irvine has had Type 1 Diabetes since the age of six[16] and was involved in trials with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to test an artificial pancreas;[8][17] a form of automatic glucose meter attached to a portable insulin pump.[16] The tests took place at Addenbrooke's Hospital with the University of Cambridge.[18]
References
- ^ a b "Former BMS student's role in Disney show". News. Bedford Modern School. 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ a b c d "Exclusive: War Horse Cast Announced". Empire (magazine). 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
taking the lead (or the reins) is young actor Jeremy Irvine, who has earned his stripes with both the National Youth Theatre and the RSC.
- ^ "Jeremy lands TV job with Disney". Biggleswade Chronicle. 2009-06-03. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ "The First Word: Jeremy Irvine's Going It Alone". The Drama Student Magazine. No. 5. 2010-01-23. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ "Disney calls for Jeremy". Biggleswade Chronicle. 2009-07-09. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ a b Knowles, Keeley (2009-07-08). "Teen actor's chance of Disney fame". Bedfordshire on Sunday. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ Wilde, Crystal (2009-07-02). "The daughter of a South Woodford pastor has landed a starring role hit Disney Channel show 'Life Bites'". London: Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
will star ... in the second series of 'Life Bites.' ... along side ... Jeremy Irvine and Connor Panayi
- ^ a b Walsh, Fergus (2010-02-05). "'The pump has been really liberating'". BBC News Online. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ "Cast list". Dunsinane. What's On. Royal Shakespeare Company. Retrieved 2010-04-05.
English army ... Jeremy Irvine
- ^ McNary, Dave (2010-06-17). "Jeremy Irvine is Spielberg's 'War Horse'". Variety (magazine). Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (2010-06-18). "A belter, but is Glee star Lea Michele ready to be a Funny Girl?". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
Irvine has been cast as Albert Narracott
- ^ "Steven Spielberg announces War Horse cast". BBC News Online. 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
with theatre actor Jeremy Irvine in the lead role.
- ^ Child, Ben (2010-06-18). "Steven Spielberg unveils cast for War Horse adaptation". Guardian. London. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
Jeremy Irvine to make his film debut in lead role
- ^ Montagne, Sophie (2010-06-18). "Cast announced for War Horse film". Horse and Hound. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
Young theatre actor Jeremy Irvine will play the lead role of Albert
- ^ "Europe's finest join up for 'War Horse'". Independent. London. 2010-06-19. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
Jeremy Irvine ... has landed the main part of Albert
- ^ a b "Jeremy Smith" (Video interview). Patient interviews. Diabetes Research Networking; National Health Service. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ Walsh, Fergus (2010-02-05). "Artificial pancreas hope for children with diabetes" (Television news). BBC News. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
- ^ Walsh, Fergus (2007-07-05). "Artificial pancreas for diabetics". BBC News Online. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
Jeremy Irvine, born Jeremy Smith,[1] is a British stage and screen actor.
Irvine's career started at The National Youth Theatre[2] before attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[3][4] Prior to that, he had attended Bedford Modern School.[1][5][6] The actor played the role of Luke in the television series Life Bites[6][7] and has appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Company[2][8] in the 2010-production of Dunsinane.[9]
In June 2010, Irvine was cast to play the lead character in the Steven Spielberg-film War Horse.[2][10] The film is an adaption of Michael Morpurgo's novel also entitled War Horse. Irvine was selected to perform Albert Narracott,[11] the main character, alongside other British actors including Peter Mullan and Emily Watson—as Albert's father and mother respectively. Stephen Spielberg has chosen Jeremy Irvine, an actor so new to movies there’s apparently only one photo of him in all the world wide web. This is very impressive for the young actor who is set to make his first breakthrough role.
[2][12][13][14][15]
Irvine has had Type 1 Diabetes since the age of six[16] and was involved in trials with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to test an artificial pancreas;[8][17] a form of automatic glucose meter attached to a portable insulin pump.[16] The tests took place at Addenbrooke's Hospital with the University of Cambridge.[18]
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