Jamie Bell
Biography
Andrew James Matfin Bell, born 14 March 1986 in Billingham, Stockton on Tees, England, is an English actor. He made his debut in Billy Elliot (2000), a performance that earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and made him one of the youngest winners of that honour. Bell is recognised for leading roles as Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin (2011) and as Ben Grimm/Thing in Fantastic Four (2015). His film work also includes King Kong (2005), Jumper (2008), Snowpiercer (2013), Rocketman (2019) and All of Us Strangers (2023). He received a second BAFTA nomination for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017) and has appeared on television as Abraham Woodhull.
Career overview
Andrew James Matfin Bell was born on 14 March 1986 in Billingham, Stockton on Tees, England. He began his acting career with the lead role in the 2000 film Billy Elliot, a performance that earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and made him one of the youngest recipients of the honour.
Bell’s subsequent film work includes leading parts as Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin (2011) and as Ben Grimm/Thing in Fantastic Four (2015). He also appeared in King Kong (2005), Jumper (2008), Snowpiercer (2013), Rocketman (2019) and All of Us Strangers (2023). His portrayal in Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017) secured a second BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor.
In television, Bell has taken on the role of Abraham Woodhull, adding to his range of screen performances. Throughout his career, he has been credited under the name Andrew James Matfin Bell and is recognised for his contributions to both film and television acting.
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54 titles- Half Man (2026) as Niall
- The Uprising (2026) as John Ball
- Rosebush Pruning (2026) as Jack
- Shell (2025) Executive Producer
- On the Red Carpet Presents: All of Us Strangers (2024) as Self
- All of Us Strangers (2023) as Dad
- Surrounded (2023) as Tommy Walsh
- Shining Girls (2022) as Harper
- DI Ray (2022) as Stevo Miller
- Tom Clancy's Without Remorse (2021) as Robert Ritter
- Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (2020) as Danny (Voice)
- Rocketman (2019) as Bernie Taupin
- Teen Spirit (2019) Executive Producer
- Skin (2019) as Bryon Widner
- Donnybrook (2018) as Jarhead Earl
- 6 Days (2017) as LCpl. Rusty Firmin
- Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017) as Peter Turner
- Fantastic Four (2015) as Ben Grimm / The Thing
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- TURN: Washington's Spies (2014) as Abraham Woodhull
- Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) as K
- Snowpiercer (2013) as Edgar
- Filth (2013) as Lennox
- Man on a Ledge (2012) as Joey Cassidy
- The Adventures of Tintin (2011) as Tintin (voice)
- OK! TV (2011)
- Jane Eyre (2011) as St. John
- The Eagle (2011) as Esca
- Retreat (2011) as Jack
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Jumper (2008) as Griffin
- Defiance (2008) as Asael Bielski
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Hallam Foe (2007) as Hallam Foe
- British Film Forever (2007)
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as Ralph "Iggy" Ignatowski
- Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006) as Self
- King Kong (2005) as Jimmy
- The Chumscrubber (2005) as Dean
- Dear Wendy (2005) as Dick Dandelion
- Undertow (2004) as Chris Munn
- The Present (2004) as Self
- Nicholas Nickleby (2002) as Smike
- Deathwatch (2002) as Pfc. Charlie Shakespeare
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Guest
- Billy Elliot (2000) as Billy Elliot
- Close and True (2000) as Mark Sheedy
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Omnibus (1967)
- Takes One to Know One as Lucas
- Untitled Peaky Blinders Sequel as Duke Shelby
- The Turn of the Key Writer
- Fred & Ginger as Fred Astaire
- Fred & Ginger Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jamie Bell best known for?
Jamie Bell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Half Man (2026), The Uprising (2026), Rosebush Pruning (2026), Shell (2025).
When and where was Jamie Bell born?
Jamie Bell was born on March 14, 1986 in Billingham, Stockton on Tees, England, UK.
How many credits does Jamie Bell have?
Jamie Bell has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2026.
What is Jamie Bell's background in cinema and television?
Andrew James Matfin Bell, born 14 March 1986 in Billingham, Stockton on Tees, England, is an English actor. He made his debut in Billy Elliot (2000), a performance that earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and made him one of the youngest winners of that honour. Bell is recognised for leading rol...