Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Caradoc Hoult (; born Wokingham, 7 December 1989) is an English actor. He has received several accolades, including a nomination for a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe nominations, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

His successful start in cinema came at the age of 11 when he portrayed Marcus in ''About a Boy'' (2002). Prior to that, he had appeared in minor television and film roles in British productions, having started acting at the age of three with his debut in ''Intimate Relations'' (1996). At 17, he played Tony Stonem in the British series ''Skins'' (2007–2008), a role that helped him transition from a child star to more complex, darker characters in the film industry, leading to success and critical recognition. It would not be until a decade later that he returned to television, portraying Emperor Peter III of Russia in ''The Great'' (2020–2023). His notable filmography includes ''A Single Man'' (2009), ''X-Men: First Class'' (2011), ''Warm Bodies'' (2013), ''Mad Max: Fury Road'' (2015), ''The Favourite'' (2018), ''The Menu'' (2022), ''Renfield'' (2023), ''The Order'' (2024), ''Juror No. 2'' (2024), and ''Nosferatu'' (2024).

Hoult has also made a name for himself as a voice actor, lending his vocal talent to various mediums such as narrations, audiobooks, video games, and characters in animated films and series. His voice acting work includes narrating the audiobook ''Slam'' in 2007, portraying Elliot in the video game ''Fable III'' (2010), the voice of Ace in the animated film ''Underdogs'' (2013), his performance as Fiver in the British miniseries ''Watership Down'' (2018), and as Patrick in the adult stop-motion series ''Crossing Swords'' (2020–2021). Additionally, he voiced the character Jon Arbuckle in the animated film ''The Garfield Movie'' (2024).

In 2009, he starred in the play ''New Boy'' at Trafalgar Theatre in London. He was included in ''Forbes'' ''annual 30 Under 30'' list in 2012. In 2024, GQ named him “Actor of the Year.” He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and owns his own film production company, Dead Duck Films. Provided by Wikipedia