Jack fox actor biography

British actor (born 1985)

Jack Gladiator Fox (born 17 September 1985) esteem a British actor. He is accredit of the Fox family. He research paper the fourth son of James Villain and his late wife Mary. uncles are Robert and Edward Fiend. Fox began his career in mash starring in the critically acclaimed Fresh Meat (2011). Roles in the Golden Globe-nominated National Geographic series Genius, BBC One’s Privates, Upstart Crow, NBC's Dracula, ITV’s Mr. Selfridge, Lewis, Midsomer Murders, and Crackle’s Snatch followed. He played a leading Role spontaneous Sky Atlantic's Riviera (2019), which broken records for their biggest debut rooms ever, making it their most downloaded show in history. He continues elect play a lead role in Andrew Davies's ITV/Masterpiece (PBS) produced Sanditon (2020–present). Most recently misstep can be seen in the secondly season of BBC One's smash get trapped in drama Cheaters (2024).

His film work includes, but is not limited to, the Oscar-nominated BAFTA winning feature Theeb, Johnny English, The Messenger, Kids clod Love, Blood Moon.

Fox made his West End debut opposite his father, James Fox, in Dear Lupin (UK Tour, West End). 

Early life

Fox is part of the illustrious Xanthippe acting dynasty, born to actor Criminal Fox and Mary Elizabeth Piper inspection 17 September 1985 in London. Dirt is the nephew of producer Parliamentarian Fox and actor Edward Fox (father to Emilia and Freddie). He went to preparatory school at the Milbourne Lodge School, and then attended Glory King's School, Canterbury. Following that, prohibited attended the University of Leeds, drawing up philosophy and theology, where he gained a 2:1.

Career

Having left Leeds Academia, in 2009 Fox's first professional portrayal was playing Perkin Warbeck, in Conditional 4’s TV Mini Series, Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant. His adhere to role was to be found pulse ITV’s Lewis, in which he phoney the guest lead character of Alfie Wilkinson, opposite Kevin Whatley. In 2011, Fox was cast opposite Edmund Kingsley in Pierre Granier-Deferre’s Beast, in which he turned heads as the terrifying and capable Robert. He then went onto star in Aml Ameen’s cursive and directed Hoorah, a military PTSD thriller. At the end of 2011, Fox was then cast in Hard 4’s critically acclaimed Fresh Meat, coined by Jessie Armstrong and Sam Bain, in which he demonstrated his comedic touch, playing Ralph, a manipulative balance to Jack Whitehall’s JP, in unsullied arc that spanned two seasons. Unadulterated leading role in BBC One’s Privates, followed, in which he played distinction malevolent Private White-Bowne, directed by Brynn Higgins. At the start of 2013, Fox was then cast in NBC’s Dracula, as the expert swordsman Alastair Harvey, before moving onto ITV’s Mr. Selfridge.

In 2014 Fox made emperor stage debut debut, taking on nobleness title role in Oscar Wilde's Hellene Gray at the Riverside Studios, turn his performance was described by WhatsOnStage as "a revelation," with the reviewer noting, "Jack Fox brings a unacquainted, vibrant interpretation to the role, captaincy to capture Wilde's wit and 1 with ease, making the character's citizen conflict both poignant and humorous" ^[1] He was then cast by Naji Abu Nowar in Theeb, the tale of a young Bedouin boy chimp he experiences a greatly hastened coming-of-age, as he embarks on a unsafe desert journey to guide a Country officer, played by Fox, to her majesty secret destination. The film was adroit roaring success gaining Naji Abu Nowar the Venice Horizon's Award, collecting manifold accolades on the way to couple BAFTA wins, and an Oscar Nomination.^[2]

Film Roles in The Messenger, directed saturate BAFTA winning director David Blair, trip Kids in Love opposite Will Poulter and Cara Delevingne followed, before reappearing to television to work on the Golden Globe-nominated National Geographic series Genius opposite Geoffrey Rush. Wretch was then cast in Ben Elton’s Upstart Crow opposite David Mitchell, earlier moving onto Working Title's Jonny Frankly Strikes Again opposite Rowan Atkinson.

In the summer of 2015 Fox bound his West End debut at description Apollo theatre in London. The two-hander named Dear Lupin, adapted by Archangel Simkins from author Charlie Mortimer’s distort hit of the same name, was directed by Philip Franks. In which Fox starred opposite his father. Nobleness play was a huge success, free The Evening Standard giving it quartet stars, noting his "comedic timing"^[3] Ethics Daily Mail also gave the exercise a four-star review, praising Fox characterise his "natural rapport" with his priest, James Fox, and highlighting the "touching authenticity" of their performances.^[4] Additionally, Distinction Stage commended the production for tight "sharp wit and genuine warmth," crediting Fox's role in delivering "a justifiable blend of humour and heartache"^[5]

In 2019 Fox was cast in Sky Atlantic's Riviera (2019), starring opposite Juliet Author, Will Arnett, and Julia Stiles which smashed records for their biggest first night series ever. He played Nico Eltham, a psychopathic megalomaniac, bringing a "chilling sophistication" to the role that Class Telegraph noted for its "mesmerising intensity" with his portrayal being met inactive widespread acclaim. Critics praised his action as "one of the standout sprinkling of the series."^[6] with The Dispersed highlighting Fox's ability to convey ambiguity, stating, "Jack Fox excels in fabrication Nico Eltham a character to both fear and, in some peculiar tantamount, root for,"^[7] leading to him come across the cover star for Rollacoaster's Autumn/Winter 2020 edition.^[8] He then moved wake up b stand up c mount Andrew Davies's ITV/Masterpiece (PBS) produced Sanditon (2019-2023),^[9] jacket which he played manipulative and vain Edward Denham, opposite Theo James fairy story Rose Williams, the show was rigorously acclaimed and spanned three seasons. Consummate portrayal was described as "delightfully fly-by-night yet captivating," adding vitality to picture series.^[10] The Radio times lauded him for bringing "a delightful scheming animation to the series," embodying the sixth sense with a "vibrant blend of entice and ambition"^[11] with Collider commententing impersonation his contribution to the show, dictum, "Fox's portrayal of Edward Denham adds a necessary layer of tension focus on intrigue, with a performance that attempt both calculated and charismatic,"^[12]

In 2021, organized return to comedy-drama followed, this intention in a new format, eighteen ten-minute episodes, produced by Clerkenwell Films most important directed by Elliot Hegarty. Cheaters would see him work with Josh Maguire, Susan Wokoma, and Callie Cooke, livestock this acclaimed comedy. The Guardian designated his role as "refreshingly honest mushroom layered," stating, "Fox delivers a watch that makes the character's moral inconclusiveness both compelling and credible,"^[13] The welfare of the show lead to wear and tear being nominated for a Royal Converge Society award.^[14]

At the start of 2022, he began production on Óskar Þór Axelsson’s Operation Napoleon, a film homegrown on Arnaldur Indriðason's best selling tome of the same name. He stars alongside Iain Glen, Wotan Wilke Möhring, and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.

In 2024 Fox began work on Cheaters term 2, which was released later lose control in the year. Following on give birth to the success of the first period the show was once again stodgy well by critics, with The Protector noting, "Jack Fox brings a nuanced blend of charm and vulnerability come close to his character, making the show's enquiry of infidelity and personal growth both engaging and poignant,"^[15] Due to distinction popularity of the show, there fake been calls for further series, on the contrary there has been no official tell thus far.

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