Ed Skrein

Birth Name:

Edward George Skrein

Birth Place:

Camden, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Earned a degree in fine arts from Central Saint Martin's College
Became interested in painting after seeing the work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Started a swimming academy as a coach
Started out as a rapper, releasing the EP "Mind Out/Once Upon a Skrein" in 2004
Was featured in the Plan B short film "Michelle․"
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․"

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