Biography
Who is Nicholas Hoult?
Early life and real name
Nicholas Hoult Caradoc Hoult was born on December 7, 1989, in Wokingham, United Kingdom. His parents are Glenis and Roger Hoult, and he grew up alongside three siblings in Berkshire. During his childhood, he practiced ballet and performed in regional productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with the English National Ballet.
He attended local schools including Coombes Infant and Nursery School and Arborfield Church of England Junior School. He later studied at Sylvia Young Theatre School, Ranelagh School, and Farnborough Sixth Form College before leaving his studies to focus entirely on acting.
How Nicholas became famous
Nicholas made his screen debut at age six in the film Intimate Relations. His major breakthrough came when he starred as Marcus Brewer in the 2002 comedy-drama film About a Boy.
He achieved wider recognition by starring as Tony Stonem in the teen drama television series Skins between 2007 and 2008. This role brought him widespread attention and helped him transition successfully into adult acting roles in film and television.
Career highlights
Nicholas played the mutant Hank McCoy in the 2011 superhero film X-Men: First Class, later reprising the role in sequels. He also starred in the adventure film Jack the Giant Slayer and the zombie comedy Warm Bodies in 2013.
He portrayed Emperor Peter III of Russia in the comedy-drama series The Great from 2020 to 2023, earning Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations. His later film projects include The Menu, Juror #2, Nosferatu, and Superman.
Personal life and other interests
Outside of acting, Nicholas is a trained racing driver who has competed in the Ferrari Challenge racing series. He also played basketball for the Reading Rockets in the English Basketball League and served as the club ambassador.
He supports charitable organizations such as Christian Aid and the Teenage Cancer Trust. In his personal life, he has a family with Bryana Holly and previously had a relationship with Jennifer Lawrence.
Birthday and age
Nicholas Hoult was born on December 7, 1989, which makes Nicholas 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Nicholas shares the date with 25 other famous people.
Explore more
