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Isaac Hempstead Wright Biography

Birth Name:Isaac William Hempstead Wright

Birth Place:England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a 2014 Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in "Game of Thrones․"
  • Was nominated for the 2013 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Supporting Actor
  • After appearing in a number of commercials, he began gaining more prominent roles at the age of 11 when he landed the role of Tom in "The Awakening․"
  • Gained experience in drama while being a member of the Kent Youth Theatre
  • Quote: "(On reading the "Game of Thrones" books) "In some ways, it's quite nice to know what happens because it can affect, in a positive way, how you play your character․""
  • Is a fan of "The Simpsons" and "SpongeBob Squarepants․"
  • Started acting because he did not want to play soccer which was the only alternative

Awards

  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
  • 2019IGN People's Choice Award-Best TV Ensemble: winner
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner