Ben Barnes (actor)

Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Barnes ( born August 20, 1981 in London, England ) is a British film and stage actor and singer.

Biography

Ben Barnes studied English Literature and Theatre Studies at the University of Kingston. He first drew attention in 2004 when he appeared in 2004 at the British Trials of the Euro Vision Song Contest. The then 22 -year-old was the oldest member of the four-member boy band Hyrise, but had to leave the competition in the first round. The band is now separated.

However, Barnes was able to use his success, and get first theatrical engagements. 2006 saw his debut as an actor in an episode of the British medical drama Doctors. From 1997 to 2003, Ben Barnes a member of the " National Youth Music Theatre ." He also played in the fall of 2007 fantasy film Stardust a minor role. He was also seen in the music video of The Sofa Song ( Kooks ).

On 3 February 2007, the Times announced that Ben Barnes, 2008 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, the second film, The Chronicles of Narnia the main and title character - will take over - Prince Caspian. On September 9, 2009 in London was the premiere is to see The Picture of Dorian Gray, in Barnes ( Dorian Gray) opposite Colin Firth (Lord Henry Wotton ).

In 2010, he starred in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn again the role of King Caspian Skandar Keynes next (as Edmund Pevensie ) and Georgie Henley ( Lucy Pevensie as ). Filming took place in Australia in August 2009. For 2014, the release of the action movie is scheduled, the seventh son by will be on display alongside Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore and Antje Traue.

Filmography

  • 2006: Bigga than Ben
  • 2007: Stardust ( Stardust )
  • 2008: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ( The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian )
  • 2008: Easy Virtue - An immoral wife ( Easy Virtue )
  • 2009: The Picture of Dorian Gray ( Dorian Gray)
  • 2010: Locked In
  • 2010: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader ( The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader )
  • 2010: Killing Bono
  • 2012: The Thief of Words ( The Words )
  • 2013: The Big Wedding

Awards and nominations

  • MTV Movie Awards 2009 Best Newcomer ( nomination )
Singing Stardust (2007 film) The Chronicles of Narnia (film series) Dorian Gray (2009 film) 2009 MTV Movie Awards Integrated Authority File
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