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Ed Skrein Biography

Birth Name:Edward George Skrein

Birth Place:Camden, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Earned a degree in fine arts from Central Saint Martin's College
Started a swimming academy as a coach
Was featured in the Plan B short film "Michelle․"
Became interested in painting after seeing the work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Started out as a rapper, releasing the EP "Mind Out/Once Upon a Skrein" in 2004
Quote: "[On competiting with other actors] "You put your head down and you don’t think of the person in the lane next to you․ You just battle with yourself․""
Gained recognition for his role in "The Transporter Refuelled․"