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Nicholas Hoult
Active Hollywood Feature Cinema, British Cinema, Television & Stage
- FromWokingham, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
- Based inLondon, England / Los Angeles, California, United States
- Age36 years
- Active1996–Present
- Updated
Nicholas Hoult – Biography
Nicholas Hoult – Full Information
- Full Name: Nicholas Caradoc Hoult
- Popular Name: Nicholas Hoult
- Nickname: Nick
- Profession: Actor, Model, Voice Artist
- Known For: International acclaim starting with About a Boy, playing Hank McCoy / Beast in the X-Men franchise, Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road, Peter III in The Great, and Lex Luthor in DC’s Superman.
- Date of Birth: December 7, 1989
- Age: 36 years
- Birthplace: Wokingham, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
- Hometown: Sindlesham, Berkshire, England
- Nationality: British (English)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Current Residence: London, England / Los Angeles, California, United States
- Profession Category: Actor / Hollywood & British Feature Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (190 cm)
- Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Family
- Father: Roger Hoult (Commercial Pilot)
- Mother: Glenis Hoult (née Brown; Piano Teacher)
- Siblings: James Hoult (Brother), Clarista Hoult (Sister), Rosanna Hoult (Sister)
- Marital Status: Married (m. 2022)
- Spouse: Bryana Holly
- Children: 2 Children
Education
- School: Ranelagh School, Sylvia Young Theatre School
- College: Farnborough Sixth Form College
- Qualification: Formal Acting Training & A-Levels Coursework
Career highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1996 | Feature film debut in Intimate Relations |
| 2002 | International breakout role as Marcus Brewer in About a Boy |
| 2007 | Leading role as Tony Stonem in hit British teen drama series Skins |
| 2009 | Critically acclaimed supporting role in Tom Ford’s A Single Man |
| 2011 | Cast as Hank McCoy / Beast in superhero blockbuster X-Men: First Class |
| 2015 | Iconic performance as Nux in post-apocalyptic film Mad Max: Fury Road |
| 2018 | Acclaimed role as Robert Harley in Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite |
| 2020 | Emmy-nominated performance as Emperor Peter III in satirical series The Great |
| 2024 | Starred in gothic horror film Nosferatu and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 |
| 2025 | Cast as iconic DC Comics supervillain Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | Best Young Performer | Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | About a Boy | Won |
| 2003 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Award | Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role | Phoenix Film Critics Society Award | About a Boy | Won |
| 2010 | BAFTA Film Awards | EE Rising Star Award | BAFTA Film Awards | Himself | Nominated |
| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Breakout Star | Teen Choice Awards | Warm Bodies | Won |
| 2021 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe Awards | The Great | Nominated |
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Screen Actors Guild Awards | The Great | Nominated |
| 2022 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Primetime Emmy Awards | The Great | Nominated |
| 2022 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe Awards | The Great | Nominated |
| 2023 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | The Great | Nominated |
| 2024 | Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Satellite Awards | The Great | Nominated |
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About Nicholas Hoult
What was Nicholas Hoult's breakout role?
His breakout role as a child actor was playing 12-year-old Marcus Brewer alongside Hugh Grant in the 2002 comedy-drama About a Boy.
Who does Nicholas Hoult play in the DC Universe?
He plays the iconic villain Lex Luthor in James Gunn's DC Studios film Superman.
Is Nicholas Hoult married and does he have children?
Yes, he is married to model Bryana Holly, and the couple has two children together.
Which character did Nicholas Hoult play in the X-Men movies?
He portrayed Dr. Hank McCoy (Beast) in X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix.
Has Nicholas Hoult been nominated for an Emmy Award?
Yes, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Emperor Peter III in The Great.
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