John Bell
Biography
John Hunter Bell is a Scottish actor born on October 20, 1997, in Paisley, Scotland. His acting credits include playing Bain in two installments of The Hobbit film series, Young Ian Murray in the television series Outlander, Angus in Battleship, Helius in Wrath of the Titans, and Toby Coleman in Tracy Beaker Returns. He has fifteen known acting credits listed on The Movie Database.
Career overview
John Hunter Bell is a Scottish actor born on October 20, 1997, in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. He has built a diverse screen career spanning both film and television.
In film, his credits include playing Angus in Battleship, Helius in Wrath of the Titans, and Bain in two instalments of The Hobbit film series.
On television, his notable roles include playing Toby Coleman in Tracy Beaker Returns and Young Ian Murray in the Starz television series Outlander.
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Full Filmography
16 titles- Lollipop Man (2025) Gaffer
- Miss Temperance (2023) Executive Producer
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) as Spud (aged 20)
- The Levelling (2017) as Fire Performer
- Outlander (2014) as Ian Fraser Murray
- Outlander (2014) as Young Ian Murray
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Bain
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Bain
- Wrath of the Titans (2012) as Helius
- Battleship (2012) as Angus
- Hatfields & McCoys (2012) as Audie
- Hattie (2011) as Robin Le Mesurier
- Tracy Beaker Returns (2010) as Toby Coleman
- A Shine of Rainbows (2009) as Tomás
- Doctor Who (2005) as Creet
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Jamie Carr
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Bell best known for?
John Bell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including T2 Trainspotting (2017), Outlander (2014), Outlander (2014), The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).
When and where was John Bell born?
John Bell was born on October 20, 1997 in Paisley, Scotland, UK .
How many credits does John Bell have?
John Bell has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2025.
What is John Bell's background in cinema and television?
John Hunter Bell is a Scottish actor born on October 20, 1997, in Paisley, Scotland. His acting credits include playing Bain in two installments of The Hobbit film series, Young Ian Murray in the television series Outlander, Angus in Battleship, Helius in Wrath of the Titans, and Toby Coleman in Tracy Beaker Returns. H...