Joseph Morgan

Birth Name:

Joseph Martin

Birth Place:

London, England

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor

Is a supporter of the charity Positive Women, which helps women and children in Swaziland who are affected by HIV/AIDS
Won the TV Guide Award for Favorite Villain for "The Vampire Diaries" in 2013
Was nominated for three Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Villain for "The Vampire Diaries" in 2011, 2012, and 2013
Graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama with a degree in Acting
Made his acting debut in the 2003 film "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World․"
Best known for his role as Klaus in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals" and as Lysander in "Immortals․"
Wrote, produced, and directed the 2013 short film "Revelation" starring Persia White, one of his "The Vampire Diaries" co-stars
Appeared in stage productions of "Joe Guy" and "Telstar․"

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