Jude Hill
Biography
Jude Hill is a Northern Irish actor born on January 1, 2010, in Northern Ireland. He is best known for his leading role in Kenneth Branagh's feature film Belfast, which marked his feature film debut. Hill was chosen as the film's lead out of three hundred young actors who auditioned. In the film, his character is named Buddy, who is described as a bright, cheerful nine-year-old and a fictionalized version of Branagh himself. For his performance, Hill won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Actor. His acting work includes a known total of eight acting credits listed on his profile.
Career overview
Jude Hill is a Northern Irish actor born on January 1, 2010, in Gilford, a village in County Down near Armagh, to parents Shauneen and Darryl. He also has a younger sister. Hill is best known for his leading role in Kenneth Branagh's 2021 feature film Belfast, which marked his feature film debut. He was nine years old when he was chosen as the film's lead out of 300 young actors who auditioned.
The story of Belfast is based on Branagh's childhood and is told mostly through the eyes of Hill's character, Buddy, who is described by Jeanette Catsoulis of the New York Times as a bright, cheerful nine-year-old and a fictionalized version of Branagh himself. For his performance in the film, Hill won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Actor.
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Full Filmography
8 titles- Way of the Warrior Kid (2026) as Marc
- Holland (2025) as Harry Vandergroot
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) as Boy in Stands
- A Haunting in Venice (2023) as Leopold Ferrier
- Magpie Murders (2022) as Sam Blakiston
- Mandrake (2022) as Luke
- Belfast (2021) as Buddy
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is Jude Hill best known for?
Jude Hill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Holland (2025), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), A Haunting in Venice (2023), Belfast (2021).
When and where was Jude Hill born?
Jude Hill was born on January 1, 2010 in Northern Ireland.
How many credits does Jude Hill have?
Jude Hill has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Jude Hill's background in cinema and television?
Jude Hill is a Northern Irish actor born on January 1, 2010, in Northern Ireland. He is best known for his leading role in Kenneth Branagh's feature film Belfast, which marked his feature film debut. Hill was chosen as the film's lead out of three hundred young actors who auditioned. In the film, his character is named...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) as Boy in Stands — aged about 13
- Belfast (2021) as Buddy — aged about 11
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 56
- A Haunting in Venice (2023) as Leopold Ferrier — aged about 13
- Holland (2025) as Harry Vandergroot — aged about 15
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