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

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

Childhood and youth

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

Further, at the age of sixteen, the guy entered the Belfast Institute, which he graduated in 2004. Here he was awarded a national diploma with such a specialization as "Theatrical Art". It should be noted that at the end of 2010, this educational institution awarded Colin with a diploma for his work. Upon receipt of a documentAfter graduation, the future actor entered the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, located in Glasgow. It is now known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music. The guy graduated in 2007.

Theatrical debut

Colin Morgan originally worked at the Young Vic 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 by Pierre DC. The next character of the young actor was Esteban in the play by Pedro Almodovar, which was called "All 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." He first appeared on television at the end of 2007. Then he took part in the filming of the Christmas edition of the show, which was called The Catherine Tate Show.

The beginning of a film career

Career on television developed very rapidly. After participating in the above-mentioned show, the first films with Colin Morgan appeared. Initially, he was assigned episodic or secondary characters. At the same time, even such roles he performed quite professionally. A vivid confirmation of this can be called the performance of the image of Jethro in one of the episodes of the film "Midnight". The picture told about the adventures of an eccentric mystical alien. After some time, he also appeared in one of the episodes of the film "Doctor Who".

First success

BIn 2008, the British television channel BBC began production of the TV series "Merlin". Morgan became the winner of the competition for the right to play the main role in the project by a lucky chance. According to the plot, his character was a native of a small village, who at birth received the ability to magic. The protagonist found his destiny after he got a job as an assistant to the court physician named Gaius.

The project has become very successful on television. Anthony Head, John Hart, Eva Mules, Kathy McGrath, Caroline Faber, Richard Wilson and other famous actors also took part in it. A total of five seasons were shown on the screens. Colin Morgan simply brilliantly coped with this role, thanks to which he gained popularity not only in Britain, but throughout the world. His performance was positively evaluated by critics. Merlin is currently considered the most successful project he has taken part in.

Following roles

After such a stunning debut, the young actor opened up great prospects on television. Directors from all over the world drew attention to him. On the other hand, he was not bombarded with offers, as he specialized more in dramatic characters.

Be that as it may, Colin Morgan, whose filmography is not yet distinguished by a large number of works, in March 2009 took part in the research project "The Real Merlin and Arthur", where Bradley James became his partner on the set.

One year later with Janet McTeerand Natalie Press, he appeared in the drama The Island, directed by Elizabeth Mitchell. In addition, he starred in a rather heavy film "Parked". In both cases, he became the performer of the main roles. After the premiere of the second of the films, even skeptics spoke positively about his work in a duet with Milka Alroth. In April 2012, he was entrusted with the honorary mission of reading the memoirs and letters of people who survived the sinking of the Titanic, as part of a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the tragedy. Some time later, Colin took part in one of the gala musicals, which lasted for 24 hours on the stage of the Old Vic Theater.

Recent works

2013 for the actor was marked mainly by theatrical performances. In particular, from April to August in the production of "The Tempest" at the London Globe Theater, he played Ariel. Starting in September, he became a member of the troupe in the play "Mojo", which premiered two months later. In early February 2014, the actor was approved for the film adaptation of Vera Britten's memoirs, which is called "The Testaments of Youth".

Interesting facts

- One of the most important secrets that Colin Morgan has is his personal life. The guy loves his family very much and tries to spend as much time as possible with her. At the same time, he makes a lot of efforts to protect his family and friends from prying eyes.

- In the most successful project for the actor, he was initially offered the role of Arthur. However, he really wanted to get the lead role,so he took part in the competition for it. He was given only five minutes to prepare, which turned out to be quite enough.

- Throughout his career, Colin Morgan has been nominated seven times in various categories. However, twice he became the winner in them. In particular, in 2008 he was awarded for an outstanding debut, and in 2013 - for the best dramatic male role.

- The actor is a vegetarian.

- Morgan has several he alth issues. First, his body does not tolerate lactose at all. Secondly, he has a severe allergy to tomatoes.

- The guy is an excellent swimmer and plays the Irish tambourine.

- Colin doesn't like or know how to cook.

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

- In his free time, he prefers to read books by Terry Pratchett and relax in his homeland.