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Frank Dillane Biography

Birth Name:Frank Dillane

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2013
  • In addition to acting, he got a job at a pub in Brighton, England, to make ends meet
  • One of his first roles was as the young Tom Riddle in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince․"
  • In "Papadopoulos & Sons," he played the son of his real-life father's character
  • Enjoys such sports as basketball, boxing, climbing, football, golf, ice skating, martial arts, roller-skating, rugby and snowboarding
  • Though his eyes appear blue in "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince," he had to wear colored contacts for the role as his natural eye color is brown

Awards

  • 2016Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2024CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
  • 2025British Independent Film Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2025Un Certain Regard - Best Actor-Best Actor: winner
  • 2025Special Mention of the Jury-Best Performance: winner
  • 2026ALFS Award-Breakthrough Performer of the Year: nominated