Ed Westwick
Biography
Ed Westwick was born on June 27, 1987 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England as Edward Westwick. He is an actor, known for Gossip Girl (2007), Children of Men (2006) and J. Edgar (2011).
39years old
Turns 40 on June 27in 268 days
- Born Stevenage
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
- Edward Peter Jack Westwick (birth name)Also credited as Edward Jack Peter Westwick
Movie Career
- Films
- 14
- Career span
- 18 years2006 to 2024
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First role
Westwick landed his first film role in Breaking and Entering after an open audition casting call was sent to the National Youth Theatre, where he was a member.
Getting ready for a role
Westwick took on an American accent for his portrayal of Chuck, and he based it on the character Carlton Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
A role that slipped away
Westwick was cast as Heathcliff in a film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, but a change of director led to the roles being recast.
Beyond film
The Filthy Youth, a British punk band formed in 2006, counted Westwick among its members. The Rolling Stones, The Doors and Kings of Leon served as inspirations for the group.
Beyond film
Ed Westwick sings lead vocals for the band For You, which put out its debut single, Tailspin, on 15 January 2023.
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Worked with
Ed Westwick shares two films with Nicholas Braun, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Dermot Mulroney's page
John Leguizamo's page
Michael Paré's page
Christopher McDonald's page
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Phil TraillDirector, 1 film, 2011
All films by Phil Traill
All films by Anthony Minghella
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