Harry Gilby
Biography
Harry Gilby is a male actor born on August 21, 2001, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He began training at the Television Workshop in Nottingham at the age of 12. Gilby made his acting debut in 2016, appearing in an episode of Jericho as a Village Lad. He has since appeared in various film and television projects, including Just Charlie, Evie, and Tolkien. Gilby was nominated for Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards 2017 for his role in Just Charlie. He has been involved in 14 acting credits, and his content score is 100.
Career overview
Harry Gilby began his acting career at the age of 12, training at the Television Workshop in Nottingham. He made his acting debut in 2016, appearing in an episode of the television series Jericho as a Village Lad.
Gilby's early film roles include Charlie Lyndsay in Just Charlie, a 2017 film about a transgender girl with a talent for football. He received a nomination for Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards 2017 for his performance in Just Charlie. In 2018, Gilby appeared in the short film Evie as Arlo.
Gilby made his feature film debut in 2019, playing a young version of author J.R.R. Tolkien in the film Tolkien. This marked a significant milestone in his acting career, showcasing his range and versatility as a young actor. With a background in training at the Television Workshop and early experience in television and film, Harry Gilby has established himself as a talented and emerging actor in the industry.
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Full Filmography
14 titles- My Fault: London (2025) as Dan
- Malice (2025) as Kit Tanner
- Legend Has It (2025) as Daruosh
- Boarders (2024) as Rupert
- The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) as Aethelstan
- ManMade (2023) as Eddie Holgate
- Tolkien (2019) as Young J.R.R. Tolkien
- Evie (2018) as Arlo
- Just Charlie (2017) as Charlie Lyndsay
- Jericho (2016) as Village Lad
- The Last Kingdom (2015) as Aethelstan
- Grantchester (2014) as Robin Martin
- Casualty (1986) as Toby Williams
- Code of Life as James Watson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harry Gilby best known for?
Harry Gilby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Fault: London (2025), Boarders (2024), The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023), Tolkien (2019).
When and where was Harry Gilby born?
Harry Gilby was born on August 21, 2001 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Harry Gilby have?
Harry Gilby has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Harry Gilby's background in cinema and television?
Harry Gilby is a male actor born on August 21, 2001, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He began training at the Television Workshop in Nottingham at the age of 12. Gilby made his acting debut in 2016, appearing in an episode of Jericho as a Village Lad. He has since appeared in various film and television pr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Last Kingdom (2015) as Aethelstan — aged about 13
- My Fault: London (2025) as Dan — aged about 23
- The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) as Aethelstan — aged about 21
- Grantchester (2014) as Robin Martin — aged about 12
- Tolkien (2019) as Young J.R.R. Tolkien — aged about 17
- Casualty (1986) as Toby Williams — aged about 15
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