Michael Malarkey
Michael Malarkey | |
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| Born | June 21, 1983 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nationality | American/British Dual Citizen |
| Occupation(s) | Actor (film, television, theatre), singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Enzo on The Vampire Diaries |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Michael Malarkey (born in June 21, 1983)[citation needed] is a British-American actor and singer best known for his role as Enzo in the series The Vampire Diaries.[1][2]
Early life
Malarkey was born in Beirut, Lebanon to an Irish American father and a British mother of Arab/Italian origin. The family established in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Michael is the oldest of three brothers (Daniel, Kevin). In 2006, Malarkey travelled to London, England to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[3]
Career
Malarkey had his beginnings on the London stage appearing in various theatre productions like Spring Storm, Beyond the Horizon and adaptations of The Great Gatsby in the role of Jay Gatsby and in the musical Million Dollar Quartet in the role of singer Elvis Presley.[3][4]
Malarkey also appeared in short films Good Morning Rachel (2009) and Ghost in the Machine (2012) and in the TV feature film Impirioso before landing the role of Lorenzo (Enzo) in season 5 of the television series The Vampire Diaries as a recurring character. After great popularity with the viewing public, Malarkey's role was upgraded to a series regular in season 6.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Good Morning Rachel | Peter | Short film |
| 2012 | Ghost in the Machine | Cowboy | Short film |
| 2013 | Impirioso | Bruno | |
| 2013 | The Selection | Prince Maxon | Unsuccessful The CW Pilot |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Curiosity | Milton Long | Episode: "What Sank Titanic?" |
| 2012 | Dark Matters: Twisted But True | 2 episodes | |
| 2013 | Raw | Anthony | 4 episodes |
| 2013–present | The Vampire Diaries | Lorenzo "Enzo" St. John | Recurring role (season 5), Series regular (season 6 & season 7 & season 8) |
Theatre
- 2009: Inches Apart as Lee (Theatre 503, London - Winner of Theatre 503/Old Vic New Voices Award) [5]
- 2010: Spring Storm as Arthur (The National Theatre, London)[6]
- 2010: Beyond the Horizon as Robert (The National Theatre, London)[7]
- 2011: Million Dollar Quartet (musical) as Elvis Presley (Original London Company - Noël Coward Theatre, West End)[8]
- 2012: The Intervention as Jed (Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh)
- 2012: The Great Gatsby as Jay Gatsby (Wilton's Music Hall, London)[9]
Discography
- EP
- Songs
- "The Bells Still Ring" (own composition / vocals)[12]
References
- ^ Nellie Andreeva. "Michael Malarkey Joins 'The Vampire Diaries', Madeline Brewer In 'Hemlock Grove' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ a b Crystal Bell. "The Vampire Diaries Season 6 — Michael Malarkey Gets Promoted to Series Regular". Wetpaint. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Michael Malarkey Brings Elvis to the West End in Million Dollar Quartet". Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ Ray Bennett. "Million Dollar Quartet: Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ Alistair Smith (19 April 2009). "Inches Apart wins Old Vic New Voices Award". The Stage.
- ^ Michael Billington. "Beyond the Horizon / Spring Storm". the Guardian.
- ^ "Beyond the Horizon; Spring Storm at the National Theatre, review". Telegraph.co.uk. 8 April 2010.
- ^ Michael Billington. "Million Dollar Quartet – review". the Guardian.
- ^ "The Great Gatsby, Wilton's - review". Evening Standard. 27 April 2012.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Feed the Flames EP by Michael Malarkey". iTunes. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Knots EP by Michael Malarkey". iTunes. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ Kayti Burt. "Vampire Diaries Star Michael Malarkey (Enzo) Can Sing — Prepare to Swoon!". Wetpaint. Retrieved 16 March 2015.