Joseph Morgan (actor)
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 Morgan at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2011. | |
| Born | Joseph Martin[1] May 16, 1981 |
Joseph Morgan (born Joseph Martin 16 May 1981) is an English actor.
Early life
Joseph was born in London, England, he lived in Swansea for 11 years[2] and he was a pupil at Morriston Comprehensive School before moving back to London to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama in his late teens.
Career
He starred in the first series of the Sky One television series Hex, as Troy and has appeared in supporting roles in the films Alexander and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and the BBC2 miniseries, The Line of Beauty. He has also appeared the television series Doc Martin and Casualty and he played William in Mansfield Park alongside Billie Piper. In 2010 he played the title role in the mini-series "Ben Hur" which first aired on CBC television in Canada and ABC TV in America, on April 4, 2010.
He has recently been cast as the original vampire Klaus in The CW's hit show The Vampire Diaries.[3] and he will appear in the role of Lysander in the upcoming film "Immortals" alongside Superman actor Henry Cavill.
Personal life
Joseph Morgan is a supporter of the charity Positive Women.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Eroica | Matthias | |
| 2003 | Henry VIII | Thomas Culpepper | |
| 2003 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop | |
| 2004 | Hex | Troy | TV series |
| 2004 | Alexander | Philotas | |
| 2005 | William and Mary | Callum | |
| 2006 | Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! | Alfie | |
| 2006 | The Line of Beauty | Jasper | TV mini-series |
| 2007 | Mansfield Park | William Price | |
| 2007 | Mister Lonely | James Dean | |
| 2007 | Silent Witness | Matthew Williams | TV Series |
| 2007 | Doc Martin | Mick Mabley | TV series |
| 2008–2009 | Casualty | Tony / Tony Reece | TV series |
| 2010 | Ben Hur | Judah Ben-Hur | TV mini-series |
| 2011–present | The Vampire Diaries | Lord Niklaus/Klaus | TV series, Recurring season 2, Main Cast season 3 |
| 2011 | Angels Crest | ||
| 2011 | The Grind | Paul | post-production |
| 2011 | Immortals | Lysander | post-production |
| 2011 | 500 Miles North | James Hogg |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Villain | The Vampire Diaries | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Joseph Morgan". 2007-09-25. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ "Joseph Morgan's twitter page".
- ^ Bierly, Mandi (2011). "'Vampire Diaries' casts Klaus: How should Joseph Morgan play the villain? (Like a young James Spader?)". EW.com. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
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