Ed Speleers Bio | Wiki
Ed Speleers ( Full Name: Edward John Speleers) is a preeminent English actor and producer. He is best known for playing James “Jimmy” Kent in the TV series Downton Abbey, the antagonist character Stephen Bonnet in the TV series Outlander, and the title role in the 2006 film Eragon. Furthermore, Ed has been nominated for both the Saturn Awards, the British Academy Film Awards, and Best Young Actor, for a short film he co-produced.
Ed Speleers Age
He was born on April 7, in Chichester, West Sussex, England. Ed is 34 years old.
Ed Speleers Height
He is a man of average stature. Ed stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (Approx 1.78m).
Ed Speleers Family
He was born to John Speleers and Gill Speleers in Chichester, West Sussex, England. John is a financial consultant. On the other hand, Gill lives in Spain after divorcing John when Ed was 3 years old. John resides in London. Besides, Ed has two half brothers.
Ed Speleers Wife
He is a married man. Ed is blissfully hitched to his loving and caring wife named Asia Macey. As a couple, they reside in Bristol, England, and have two children including Jude Speelers.
Ed Speleers Education
He went to a local high school. Later, Ed matriculated to Eastbourne College and left school in June 2006, prior to finishing his A-Levels, to undertake the lead role in Eragon (2006).
Ed Speleers Movies
His first professional role in 2006 was the lead in Eragon. Prior to landing the role of Eragon, Ed auditioned for several roles including Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. However, he lost the role to William Moseley. Ed’s next role was Jimmy Penwarden in 2008 on the British prime-time series Echo Beach. He also appeared in an episode of Moving Wallpaper: The Mole and in the comedy Moving Wallpaper.
For Love or Money, a romantic comedy featured Ed as Johnny in 2019, opposite Samantha Barks and Robert Kazinsky. He starred in 2018 in the dark comedy-horror film Zoo. Ed made his stage premiere on August 20, 2018, in the play Rain Man. He played the lead role of Charlie Babbitt. Furthermore, Ed is co-starring in the upcoming romantic comedy Irish Wish alongside 36-year-old American actress and singer, Lindsay Lohan.
Ed Speleers In Downton Abbey | Downton Abbey
He was cast in 2012 in the recurring role of Jimmy Kent in the award-winning ITV series Downton Abbey. Ed played the role for two years until 2014. On September 26, 2010, the British historical drama television series first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV and in the United States on PBS on January 9, 2011.
Furthermore, Downton Abbey stars a large ensemble cast including Harry Hadden-Paton, Matthew Goode, Michael Fox, Tom Cullen, Raquel Cassidy, Cara Theobold, David Robb, Lily James, Matt Milne, Allen Leech, Kevin Doyle, Amy Nuttall, Penelope Wilton, Dan Stevens, Maggie Smith, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Elizabeth McGovern, Rose Leslie, Rob James-Collier, Thomas Howes, Phyllis Logan, Joanne Froggatt, Siobhan Finneran, Michelle Dockery, Brendan Coyle, Jim Carter, Laura Carmichael, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Hugh Bonneville
Ed Speleers Outlander
He was confirmed in late 2017 to appear as Irish smuggler and pirate Stephen Bonnet in seasons four and five of Starz’s time-travel drama series Outlander. On August 9, 2014, the historical drama television series premiered on Starz. Furthermore, Outlander stars an ensemble cast including Sera-Lys McArthur, Billy Boyd, Carmen Moore, Tantoo Cardinal, Colin McFarlane, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Sam Heughan, Caitríona Balfe, and Yan Tual among others.
Ed Speleers Eragon
His initial professional role in 2006 was the lead in 20th Century Fox’s screen version of Christopher Paolini’s hit book Eragon. Between December 13, 2006, and December 15, 2006, the 2006 action-fantasy film was released worldwide by 20th Century Fox. Furthermore, Eragon also stars John Malkovich, Rachel Weisz, Joss Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Djimon Hounsou, Robert Carlyle, Sienna Guillory, and Jeremy Irons.
Ed Speleers Movies And TV Shows
Filmography
Film
- Eragon (2006) as Eragon
- A Lonely Place to Die (2011) as Ed
- Love Bite (2012) as Jamie
- Plastic (2014) as Sam
- Howl (2015) as Joe
- Remainder (2015) as Greg
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) as James Harcourt
- Breathe (2017) as Colin Campbell
- The House That Jack Built (2018) as Ed (Police Officer 2)
- For Love or Money (2019) as Johnny
- Against the Ice (2022) as Bessel
Television
- Moving Wallpaper (2008) as Ed Speelers
- Echo Beach (2008) as Jimmy Penwarden
- Jirō Shirasu: Man of Honour (2009) as Robin Cecil Byng
- Witchville (2010) as Jason Grint
- Downton Abbey (2012-2014) as James “Jimmy” Kent
- Wolf Hall (2015) as Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset
- Agatha Christie’s: Partners in Crime (2015) as Carl Denham
- Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (2016) as Slean
- Outlander (2018-2020) as Stephen Bonnet
- You (2023) as Rhys
Ed Speleers Net Worth
Having been working as an actor and producer for more than one and a half decades now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Online resources estimate Ed’s net worth to be $15,559,995.
Who Is Ed Speleers
He is a 34-year-old preeminent English actor and producer best known for playing James “Jimmy” Kent in the TV series Downton Abbey, the antagonist character Stephen Bonnet in the TV series Outlander, and the title role in the 2006 film Eragon.
How Old Is Ed Speleers
He is a 34-year-old born on April 7, in Chichester, West Sussex, England. Thus, Ed relishes and commemorates his birthday on April 7 each and every year.