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Johnny Flynn Biography

Birth Name:Johnny Flynn

Birth Place:Johannesburgh, South Africa

Profession Actor, Composer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Was named one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow in 2005
  • Brother of actors Jerome and Daniel Flynn
  • Trained in acting at Webber Douglas Academy
  • Frequently takes on comedic roles
  • Was featured in the 2018 off-Broadway production of the play "Hangmen․"
  • Has sang with the flok band Sussex Wit
  • Had to leave South Africa at the age of two because his family was campaigning to end apartheid and felt it would be safer to leave the country

Awards

  • 2018Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2024Royal Television Society Northern Ireland Programme Award-Actor - Male: nominated
  • 2025CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
  • 2026Girls on Film Award-Ensemble Cast Award: nominated