Nicholas Hoult
Biography
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an English actor born on December 7, 1989, in Wokingham, England. Throughout his professional career, he has earned recognition for his performances, receiving nominations for a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globes, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Hoult has established a significant presence in the entertainment industry, accumulating 90 known credits in film and television. His work spans from early childhood roles to more complex portrayals, reflecting his transition from a young performer to an established actor in the global film industry. He maintains a high content score within professional databases, reflecting his extensive and ongoing contributions to both British and international productions.
Career overview
Hoult began his acting career at the age of three, making his debut in the 1996 film Intimate Relations. Following several minor roles in British television and film productions, he achieved his first major success in cinema at age 11 when he portrayed the character Marcus in the 2002 film About a Boy. This early role established his presence in the industry and served as a foundation for his future work as a professional actor.
At the age of 17, Hoult took on the role of Tony Stonem in the British television series Skins, appearing in the show from 2007 to 2008. This performance was a pivotal moment in his career, as it facilitated his transition from a child star into roles involving more complex and darker characters. This shift allowed him to pursue a wider range of projects within the film industry, leading to continued success and critical attention. His career trajectory demonstrates a consistent evolution in his acting range, moving from early childhood appearances to the nuanced portrayals that have defined his adult work.
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- Man of Tomorrow (2027) as Lex Luthor
- CoComelon: The Movie (2027) as (voice)
- How to Rob a Bank (2026) as Ryan
- Superman (2025) as Lex Luthor
- Clint Eastwood : la légende (2025) as Self
- Nosferatu (2024) as Thomas Hutter
- Hot Ones Versus (2024) as Self
- The Garfield Movie (2024) as Jon (voice)
- The Order (2024) as Robert Jay Mathews
- Juror #2 (2024) as Justin Kemp
- DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (2024) as Self
- Nosferatu: An Inside Look (2024) as Self
- Renfield (2023) as Renfield
- Peacemaker (2022) as Lex Luthor
- The Menu (2022) as Tyler
- Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) as Patrick Blackwell
- The Great (2020) as Peter III of Russia
- The Banker (2020) as Matt Steiner
- Crossing Swords (2020) as Patrick (voice)
- Dark Phoenix (2019) as Hank McCoy / Beast
- Tolkien (2019) as J.R.R. Tolkien
- True History of the Kelly Gang (2019) as Sgt. Fitzpatrick
- Deadpool 2 (2018) as Beast (uncredited)
- The Favourite (2018) as Harley
- Once Upon a Deadpool (2018) as Hank McCoy / Beast (uncredited)
- The Current War (2018) as Nikola Tesla
- Watership Down (2018) as Fiver (voice)
- Newness (2017) as Martin Hallock
- Rebel in the Rye (2017) as J.D. Salinger
- Sand Castle (2017) as Matt Ocre
- Going Mad: The Battle of Fury Road (2017) as Self
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) as Hank McCoy / Beast
- Collide (2016) as Casey Stein
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) as Nux
- TFI Friday (2015) as Self
- Equals (2015) as Silas
- Dark Places (2015) as Lyle Wirth
- Kill Your Friends (2015) as Steven Stelfox
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) as Hank / Beast
- Young Ones (2014) as Flem Lever
- Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) as Jack
- Warm Bodies (2013) as R
- X-Men: First Class 35mm Special (2012) as Self - Hank McCoy
- Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class (2011) as Self
- X-Men: First Class (2011) as Hank / Beast
- Rule Number Three (2011) as Matt
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Clash of the Titans (2010) as Eusebios
- Heavy Rain (2010) as Himself
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- A Single Man (2009) as Kenny
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Wallander (2008) as Stefan Fredman
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Skins (2007) as Tony Stonem
- Coming Down the Mountain (2007) as David Philips
- Kidulthood (2006) as Blake
- The Charlotte Church Show (2006) as Self
- The Weather Man (2005) as Mike Spritzel
- Wah-Wah (2005) as Ralph Compton - 14 years
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Keen Eddie (2003)
- Star (2003) as Bradley Fisher
- Top Gear (2002) as Self - Star in the Reasonably Priced Car
- About a Boy (2002) as Marcus Brewer
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Max Bryson
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Special Guest
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Andrew Wilsher
- Judge John Deed (2001)
- World of Pub (2001) as Sporty Child
- Holby City (1999) as Oscar Banks
- Brass Eye (1997) as School Boy
- Mr White Goes To Westminster (1997) as John
- Silent Witness (1996) as Tom Evans
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Intimate Relations (1996) as Bobby
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Magic Grandad (1993) as Tom
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Casualty (1986) as Craig Morrissey
- The Bill (1984)
- Cry to Heaven as Tonio Treschi (rumored)
- Mosquito as Ed
- Mosquito Executive Producer
- The Servant as Tony
- The One as Mason
- The One Producer