Colin Morgan: filmography, biography and personal life (photo)

Colin Morgan, whose photo is below, is a British actor who became popular due to the successful performance of the role of Merlin in the eponymous television series. He was born on January 1, 1986 in the smallest town of Northern Ireland - Arme.

Childhood and youth

The future actor was not the only child in the family - he had an older brother named Neil. Colin Morgan received his primary and secondary education at the Dungann Unified College, which specializes in teaching children between the ages of eleven and eighteen. He was a fairly diligent and exemplary pupil, a vivid confirmation of which is the receipt of the award, which is awarded to the best student - the Denis Rooney Cup.

Then, at the age of sixteen, the boy entered the Belfast Institute, which he graduated in 2004. Here he was awarded a national diploma with such specialization as "Theater Art". It should be noted that at the end of 2010, this educational institution awarded Colin with a diploma for his activities. After receiving the document about the end of the institution, the future actor entered the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, located in Glasgow. Now it is known as the Scottish Royal Conservatory. The guy finished it in 2007.

Theatrical debut

Initially, Colin Morgan served at the Young Yank Theater in London. Here, his first work was the role of Vernon Little in the production of Vernon Lord Little, written on the basis of the book of Pierre Di BBC. The next character of the young actor was Esteban in the play Pedro Almodovar, which was called "Everything about my mother."

In addition, for some time Colin performed at the Old Vic theater, one of the most famous in the British capital. Here Morgan was given the role of a certain Jimmy Rosario in the poem "A Prayer for My Daughter". On television, he first appeared in late 2007. Then he took part in the filming of the Christmas edition of the show, which was called "The Catherine Tate Show."

Early career in film

Career on television developed very rapidly. After participating in the above-mentioned show, there were also the first films with Colin Morgan. Initially, he was given episodic or secondary characters. Along with this, even he played such roles quite professionally. A vivid confirmation of this can be called the execution of the image of Jethro in one of the episodes of the movie "Midnight". The picture told of the adventures of an eccentric mystical alien. After a while he also appeared in one of the episodes of the film "Doctor Who."

First success

In 2008, the British Air Force television channel began producing the series "Merlin". The winner of the competition for the right to perform the main role in the project by a fluke was Morgan. According to the plot, his character was a native of a small village, who at birth was able to magic. The protagonist found his destination after he got a job as an assistant to a court physician named Gaius.

The project became very successful on television. Participation was also received by Anthony Head, John Hart, Eva Mules, Kathy McGrath, Caroline Faber, Richard Wilson and other famous actors. On the screens in total, five seasons were shown. Colin Morgan just brilliantly coped with this role, due to which gained popularity in the territory not only of Britain, but of the whole world. His game was positively evaluated by critics. Currently, Merlin is considered the most successful project in which he took part.

The following roles

After such a stunning debut, the young actor opened great prospects on television. It drew the attention of directors from all corners of the planet. On the other hand, he was not filled with offers, as he was more specialized in dramatic characters.

Whatever it was, Colin Morgan, whose filmography is not so different in a lot of work, in March 2009 took part in the research project "Real Merlin and Arthur", where his partner on the site was Bradley James.

A year later, along with Janet MakTir and Natalie Press, he appeared in the drama "The Island", directed by Elizabeth Mitchell. In addition, he starred in a rather heavy picture "Parked". In both cases he became the executor of the main roles. After the premiere of the second of the films, even the skeptics responded positively to his work in a duet with Milka Alrot. In April 2012, he was entrusted with an honorable mission to read the memories and letters of people who survived the death of the Titanic, as part of a concert dedicated to the one hundredth anniversary of the tragedy. Some time later, Colin took part in one of the gala musicals, which lasted on the stage of the Old Vic Theater for 24 hours.

Last works

2013 for the actor was marked mainly by theatrical performances. In particular, from April to August in the production of "The Storm" in the London Globe Theater he played Ariel. Since September, he became a member of the troupe in the play "Mojo", which premiered two months later. In early February 2014, the actor was confirmed in a project to screen the memoirs of Vera Britten, which is called "Testaments of Youth".

Interesting Facts

- One of the most important secrets that Colin Morgan has is privacy. The guy loves his family very much and tries to spend as much time with her as possible. Together with this, he makes a lot of efforts to protect his family and friends from curious foreign eyes.

- In the most successful for the actor project, he was originally offered the role of Arthur. However, he really wanted to get a major role, so he took part in the contest for it. The training was given him only five minutes, which turned out to be quite enough.

- During his career, Colin Morgan seven times fell into various nominations. At the same time, twice he became the winner in them. In particular, in 2008 he was awarded for his outstanding debut, and in 2013 - for the best dramatic male role.

- The actor is a vegetarian.

"Morgan has several health problems." First, his body does not tolerate lactose at all. Secondly, it has a strong allergy to tomatoes.

- The guy perfectly swims and plays on an Irish tambourine.

- Colin does not like and can not cook.

- Morgan's favorite actor is Sean Penn, food - donuts and peanut butter, a drink - herbal tea.

- In his spare time he prefers to read Terry Pratchett's books and relax at home.