Elliot Knight
Elliot Knight | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1990 West Bromwich, West Midlands, UK |
| Alma mater | Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester School of Theatre |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Sinbad |
Elliot Knight is a British actor. He is known for his role as Sinbad in the British television series Sinbad. He portrayed Merlin on the American fantasy television series Once Upon a Time.
Early life and education
Knight was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom to Stuart and Lorna Knight, who are both teachers.[1] His father works at Broadway Secondary School in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
He was a pupil at King Edward VI Aston School and studied subsequently at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre,[2] where he graduated with a BA (Hon) degree in 2011.[3][4]
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.[3] The series premiered in July 2012.
In 2013, Knight joined the cast of BBC crime drama By Any Means.[5]
In 2015, Knight was cast to play Merlin in the fifth season of Once Upon a Time.[6]
In March 2017, Knight was cast as Wes in the CW pilot Life Sentence opposite Lucy Hale.[7] The series was picked up in May for a midseason premiere some time in 2018.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sinbad | Sinbad | Lead role, 12 episodes |
| 2013 | Law & Order: UK | Neil Jenkins | 1 episode |
| 2013 | By Any Means | Charlie O' Brien | Main role, 6 episodes |
| 2014 | How to Get Away with Murder | Aiden Walker | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Once Upon A Time | Merlin | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2016 | American Gothic | Brady Ross | Main role |
| 2016 | Billionaire Ransom | Marsac | Film |
| 2016 | No Tomorrow | Graham | 1 episode |
| 2017 | 400 Boys | B-Big | |
| 2018 | Life Sentence | Wes | Main role |
References
- ^ Roz Loz (8 July 2012). "Brummie actor Elliot Knight sets sail for fame as Sinbad". Sunday Mercury. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ "Elliot's Sinbad breaks hearts and records". Manchester School of Theatre. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ a b Catriona Wightman (17 June 2011). "'Sinbad' cast unveiled by Sky1". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "MMU - Manchester School of Theatre - Elliot Knight". Faculty of Art and Design.
- ^ "Warren Brown, Gina McKee, Elliot Knight to star in BBC1 drama By Any Means". Radio Times. 26 April 2013.
- ^ Patrick Hipes (10 July 2015). "'Once Upon A Time' Castings: Camelot Finds Its Merlin & Guinevere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 1, 2017). "Elliot Knight Joins The CW's 'Life Sentence'; Justin Chon in ABC's 'Deception'". Deadline. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 10, 2017). "'Black Lightning' & Lucy Hale's 'Life Sentence' Picked Up To Series By The CW". Deadline. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 18, 2017). "The CW Fall 2017 Schedule: 'Arrow' Moves To Thursday, 'Jane the Virgin' To Friday". Deadline. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
External links
- Elliot Knight at IMDb
- Elliot Knight at Payne Management