Elliot Knight
Elliot Knight | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1990 |
| Alma mater | Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester School of Theatre |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Known for | Sinbad (TV series) |
Elliot Knight (born 10 July 1990)[1] is an English actor.
Career
In June 2011, Sky1 announced that Knight had won the lead role in the television drama Sinbad which is his first professional role even before graduation from drama school.[2] The series premiered in July 2012.
Knight has been cast in "400 boys" along with Jodelle Ferland, María Valverde and Li Bingbing.[3][4]
Personal life
Knight was a pupil at King Edward VI Aston School in Birmingham before studying at Manchester School of Theatre,[5] graduating in 2011 from the BA (Hon) Acting course.[2][6]
His parents, Stuart and Lorna, are both teachers.[1] His father, Stuart Knight, works at Broadway Secondary School in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sinbad | Sinbad | Lead role |
| 2012 | 400 Boys (film) | B-Big |
References
- ^ a b Laws, Roz (8 July 2012). "Brummie actor Elliot Knight sets sail for fame as Sinbad". Sunday Mercury.
- ^ a b Wightman, Catriona (17 June 2011). "'Sinbad' cast unveiled by Sky1". Digital Spy.
- ^ "Bingbing Li, Valverde to star in '400 Boys'".
- ^ "400 boys on IMDB".
- ^ "Elliot's Sinbad breaks hearts and records". Manchester School of Theatre. 9 July 2012.
- ^ Profile at Manchester School of Theatre
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Elliot Knight.
- Elliot Knight at IMDb
- Elliot Knight on Twitter
- Elliot Knight at Payne Management