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Ed Speleers Biography

Birth Name:Edward John Speleers

Birth Place:Chichester, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Got his big break when he beat out 180,000 applicants to become the lead in the film "Eragon․"
  • Started performing in theatre productions at a young age
  • Best known for his role in the series "Downton Abbey․"

Awards

  • 2007Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2019Saturn Award-Best Guest Performance in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2024Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated