23 Actors taking over Hollywood in 2013
by daren-dixon | created - 14 Nov 2012 | updated - 14 Nov 2012 | PublicWe highlight the best emerging talent for 2013 (In no particular order)
1. Kodi Smit-McPhee
Actor | Let Me In
Kodi Smit-McPhee started acting at the age of 9. He dropped out of high school in his first year to pursue acting and currently resides in Los Angeles as does his father Andy McPhee and sister Sianoa Smit-McPhee, who are also actors.
He made his feature film debut alongside Eric Bana in 2007's "...
2. Warren Brown
Actor | The Responder
Warren Brown is one of Britain's most illustrious actors and a former 2 x World Thai Boxing Champion. Following his performance in the BAFTA-winning, three-part event Occupation, appearing opposite Stephen Graham, Warren went on to star alongside Idris Elba as DS Ripley, the role for which he ...
3. Daniel Kaluuya
Actor | Get Out
Daniel Kaluuya is a British actor and writer. He is best known for Get Out (2017), Black Panther (2018) and for portraying Fred Hampton in Judas & The Black Messiah (2021).
He had a supporting role in Sicario (2015).
He also starred in the Black Mirror episode "Fifteen Million Merits".
For his work in...
4. Rupert Friend
Actor | Hitman: Agent 47
Rupert William Anthony Friend is a British actor, screenwriter, director, and lyricist. He first gained recognition for his roles in The Libertine (2004) and Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont (2005), both of which won him awards for best newcomer. He portrayed George Wickham in Pride & Prejudice (2005)...
5. Logan Lerman
Actor | The Perks of Being a Wallflower
One of today's leading talents across both independent and mainstream film, Logan Lerman is an immensely talented actor who takes on challenging roles and brings dynamic characters to life on screen.
Logan was born in Beverly Hills, to a Jewish family. His parents are Lisa (Goldman), who worked as ...
6. Josh Bowman
Actor | Revenge
Josh Bowman was born on March 4, 1988 in Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Revenge (2011), Doctor Who (2005) and Level Up (2016). He has been married to Emily VanCamp since December 15, 2018. They have two children.
7. Will Poulter
Actor | We're the Millers
Will Poulter is an English actor, recognized for his performances as Lee Carter in Son of Rambow (2007), Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010), and Kenny Rossmore in We're the Millers (2013). Will was born in Hammersmith, London, the son of Caroline (...
8. Noel Clarke
Actor | Brotherhood
Noel Clarke was born in London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Brotherhood (2016), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Mute (2018). He is married to Iris Da-Silva. They have two children.
9. Calum Callaghan
Actor | Mr Selfridge
Calum Callaghan was born on May 28, 1986 in Lewisham, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Mr Selfridge (2013), Black Mirror (2011) and Torchwood (2006).
10. David Ajala
Actor | Jupiter Ascending
David Ajala was born on May 21, 1986 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Jupiter Ascending (2015), Furious 6 (2013) and The Dark Knight (2008).
11. Jason Maza
Producer | The Little Princess
Jason Maza was born on April 24, 1987 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for The Little Princess (2018), Outside Bet (2012) and Welcome to the Punch (2013).
12. Dudley O'Shaughnessy
Actor | Taylor
Dudley O'Shaughnessy was born on October 18, 1989 in Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Taylor (2022), Montana (2014) and Mary.
13. John Boyega
Actor | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
John Boyega is a British actor, known for playing Finn in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015). Boyega rose to prominence in his native United Kingdom for his role of Moses in the 2011 sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block (2011), before attaining international recognition for his work ...
14. Ryan De La Cruz
Actor | Ill Manors
Ryan De La Cruz - real name Rayan Itsan Indanda - could be classed as the new voice for the deep, dark, underground sound hidden within London,UK today. Born from a Congolese decent in Cricklewood, North West London, De La Cruz taught himself how to sing and dance at the tender age of 12, speaking ...
15. Morgan Watkins
Actor | Kingsman: The Secret Service
Morgan Watkins is known for Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Small City (2021) and Noughts + Crosses (2020).
16. Anthony Welsh
Actor | The Flatshare
Anthony Welsh was born on July 5, 1983 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Flatshare (2022), Bob Marley: One Love (2024) and Starred Up (2013).
17. Joshua Osei
Actor | Top Boy
Joshua Osei was born on December 4 1987. A native Londoner he is the nephew of writer/director/producer Rita Osei, in whose short film 'The Curry Club' he made his debut in 2007. Since then he has appeared in a variety of corporate and commercial films, including the directorial debut of singer/...
18. Joe Gilgun
Actor | Lockout
Joe Gilgun was born on March 9, 1984 in Chorley, Lancashire, England. He is an actor who first appeared in Coronation Street (1960) when he was only ten years old. Later he became known through Emmerdale Farm (1972) and the film This Is England (2006). He also appeared in its spin-off series This ...
19. Reece Noi
Actor | When They See Us
Reece Noi was born on June 13, 1988 in Manchester, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for When They See Us (2019), Game of Thrones (2011) and Hit & Miss (2012).
20. Alexis Rodney
Actor | The Gentlemen
Alexis Rodney is an actor/producer best known for his work in Films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Killing Jesus, Buffalo Soldiers, Kick Ass 2. Alexis started acting in 1997 at the prestigious National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. The following year he attended an open audition for the seminal...
21. Joseph Morgan
Actor | The Originals
Joseph Morgan was born in London and spent his childhood with his family in Swansea, Wales. Morgan moved back to London in his late teens to study acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama. While there he continued to write and experiment with filmmaking, participating in student films and ...
22. Matthew McNulty
Actor | The Rising
Matthew McNulty was born on December 14, 1982 in Manchester, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Rising (2022), Domina (2021) and Deadwater Fell (2020). He is married to Katie. They have three children.
23. Anton Yelchin
Actor | Star Trek
Anton Yelchin was an American actor, known for playing Bobby in Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Chekov in the Star Trek (2009) reboot, Charlie Brewster in the Fright Night (2011) remake, and Jacob in Like Crazy (2011).
He was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, USSR, to a Jewish family. His ...
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