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Ed Speleers Biography

Birth Name:
Edward John Speleers
Birth Place:
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was learning lines for a school production of Hamlet when he was cast as the title character in the film Eragon (2006)
  • Founded, alongside his manager Matthew Hobbs, a film production and talent management company, Firefly
  • Has run the London Marathon several times, for charities like Pets as Therapy and Somerset Cancer Care

Awards

  • 2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated

Relationships

  • John Speelers -- Father
  • Asia Macey -- Significant Other
  • Jude Speleers -- Son
  • Asia Macey -- Wife