Harry Lloyd

Harry Lloyd
Name	Harry Lloyd
Birth date	17 November 1983
Birth place	London, England
Alma mater	Christ Church, Oxford
Occupation	Actor
Yearsactive	1999–present
Spouse	Yolanda Kettle (m. 2022)

Harry Lloyd. He is an English actor best known for his portrayals of complex, often aristocratic characters across stage and screen. A graduate of Christ Church, Oxford, he gained early recognition for his role as Will Scarlet in the BBC series Robin Hood. His career breakthrough came with his critically acclaimed performance as Viserys Targaryen in the first season of the HBO epic fantasy series Game of Thrones.

Early life and education

Born in London, he is the great-great-great-grandson of novelist Charles Dickens. He was educated at Eton College before reading English literature at Christ Church, Oxford. During his time at Oxford, he was an active member of the Oxford University Dramatic Society and performed in productions at the Oxford Playhouse. His early theatrical training and academic background in literature provided a strong foundation for his subsequent acting career.

Career

His professional career began with a role in the 1999 Disney film The Canterbury Tales. He later appeared in the ITV drama The Bill and the BBC One series Doctor Who, in the 2007 episode "Human Nature". His portrayal of the unstable Viserys Targaryen on Game of Thrones in 2011 brought him international recognition. Following this, he starred as Jerome Davis in the Starz period drama The White Queen and played Charles Xavier in the Fox series Legion. He has also featured in major films such as The Theory of Everything and Anthropoid, and led the cast of the BBC Two sci-fi series The City and the City.

Personal life

He married actress Yolanda Kettle in 2022. He maintains a relatively private life outside of his professional work, residing in London. An avid reader, his studies at Oxford fostered a lasting interest in English literature and historical texts, which often informs his approach to character roles.

Filmography

A selection of his notable screen credits includes the film The Theory of Everything (2014) as Brian, the BBC television film The Fear Index (2022), and the Netflix series The Great Escaper. His television work also encompasses roles in Wolf Hall, The Capture, and the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses. He voiced a character in the video game Call of Duty: WWII.

Theatre

His stage career includes performances in the West End and at major institutions like the Royal Shakespeare Company. He appeared in The Little Dog Laughed at the Garrick Theatre and played Rudolf Höss in the play The Promise at the Donmar Warehouse. He also performed in The Seagull at the Southwark Playhouse and took on the role of Mercutio in a production of Romeo and Juliet at the Shakespeare's Globe.

Awards and nominations

For his performance in The White Queen, he received a nomination for a Satellite Award. His role in The City and the City was recognized with a nomination for a Broadcasting Press Guild Award. His work on stage has also been critically noted, contributing to his reputation as a versatile performer across different media.

Category:1983 births Category:Alumni of Christ Church, Oxford Category:English male film actors Category:English male television actors Category:English male stage actors Category:People educated at Eton College