Nicholas Galitzine
Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine (born 29 September 1994) is a British actor and singer.[1] known for his roles in High Strung (2016), Handsome Devil (2016), Cinderella (2021) and Purple Hearts (2022).
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Galitzine interviewed in 2021 | |
| Born | 29 September 1994 London, England |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano, Guitar |
Early life
Galitzine's father, Geoffrey Galitzine, was a city financier whose business interests include a glass-recycling business.[2] His mother, Lora (née Papayanni), also a financier, is Greek. His sister, Lexi Galitzine, is an illustrator and interior stylist.[3] He was a student at Dulwich College and was part of a youth theatre company, Pleasance Islington.[4]
In his childhood, Galitzine played rugby and football, and participated in county-level athletics competitions.[5]
Career
Galitzine got his first role in the film The Beat Beneath My Feet in 2014, starring alongside Luke Perry.[6] He also performed several songs for the original soundtrack of the movie.[7]
In 2015, he appeared in one episode of the TV series Legends. He was named "Star of Tomorrow" by Screen International.[8]
In 2016, he starred in the American drama High Strung, in which he played a young violinist who performs in a subway station.[9] He played a young closeted gay student in the Irish comedy-drama Handsome Devil, which was later nominated for five awards at the 15th Irish Film & Television Awards.[10]
In 2017, he took part in the New Zealand mystery drama The Changeover.[11] In The Watcher in the Woods, he played opposite the Academy Award-winning American actress, Anjelica Huston.[12]
Galitzine was cast for his first major TV role in the Netflix horror drama series Chambers.[13] In 2019, he played in the drama film Share.[14]
In 2020, he played the bisexual teenager Timmy in The Craft: Legacy, which is a sequel to The Craft.[15] In 2021, he also played Prince Robert in Cinderella, appearing on 7 songs on the soundtrack of movie.[16]
In 2022, Galitzine was cast as one of the leads in the movie adaptation of romance novel Red, White, & Royal Blue, playing the fictional Prince Henry of Wales opposite Taylor Zakhar Perez.[17][18] His debut single "Comfort" was released on June 24, 2022. He also starred in the Netflix movie Purple Hearts, which was released July 29, 2022. He is set to star alongside Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You.[19]
Personal life
Galitzine lives in Hammersmith, London, England.[20]
Filmography
Film
| Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Beat Beneath My Feet | Tom | |
| 2016 | High Strung | Johnnie Blackwell | |
| Handsome Devil | Conor Masters | ||
| 2017 | The Changeover | Sorensen Carlisle | |
| 2019 | Share | A.J. | |
| 2020 | The Craft: Legacy | Timmy | |
| 2021 | Cinderella | Prince Robert | |
| 2022 | Purple Hearts | Luke Morrow | |
| TBA | Bottoms | TBA | Post-Production |
| Red, White, & Royal Blue | Prince Henry | ||
| The Idea of You | Hayes Campbell |
Television
| Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Legends | Angelo | Episode: "The Legend of Terrence Graves" |
| 2017 | The Watcher in the Woods | Mark Fleming | TV film |
| 2019 | Chambers | Elliott Lefevre | Main role; 10 episodes |
| TBA | Mary & George | George Villiers | Main role; Filming |
Discography
Singles
As main artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Comfort" | 2022 | TBA |
Promotional singles
| Song | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Somebody to Love" | 2021 | Cinderella |
Other appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Am I Wrong" (with Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel) | 2021 | Cinderella |
| "Whatta Man / Seven Nation Army" | ||
| "Perfect" (with Camila Cabello) | ||
| "Perfect (Reprise)" (with Camila Cabello) | ||
| "Million to One / Could Have Been Me (Reprise)" (with Camila Cabello) | ||
| "Let's Get Loud" (with Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel) |
References
- ^ "Nicholas Galitzine Bio, Dating, Girlfriend, Movies". SugerFries. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ Jefford, Kasmira. "Green Pioneers: I love the sound of breaking glass".
- ^ Galitzine, Lexi. "About". Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Nicholas Galitzine, Stars of Tomorrow 2015". ScreenDaily.com. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ Loy Bell, Francesco (19 July 2019). "NICHOLAS GALITZINE". Wonderland. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ Wilson, Samantha (5 December 2019). "Nicholas Galitzine: 5 Facts About Actor,25, Playing Prince Charming To Camila Cabello's Cinderella". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "The Beat Beneath My Feet Soundtrack Credits". IMDb. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ Rogers, Nathaniel (2 June 2017). "Nicholas Galitzine Finds Breakout Role in Gay-Themed 'Handsome Devil' – INTERVIEW". Towleroad. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ Farber, Stephen (15 February 2016). "'High Strung': Santa Barbara Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "2018 Nominations Announced for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards" (PDF). IFTA. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "First look At The Changeover". New Zealand Film Commission. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Nicholas Galitzine in new 'Watcher in the Woods'". StarsAndCelebs.com. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (20 December 2018). "Netflix Sets Teen Cast For YA Horror Drama Series 'Chambers'". Deadline. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "'Share' Trailer: Pippa Bianco's Sundance and Cannes Darling Comes to HBO". IndieWire. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (8 October 2019). "'The Craft': Nicholas Galitzine Set For Sony, Blumhouse Revamp". Deadline. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (4 December 2019). "Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Finds Its Prince In UK Actor Nicholas Galitzine". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (1 June 2022). "Amazon's Gay Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Finds Leads in Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine". Variety. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (1 June 2022). "Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine To Topline Amazon Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' From Director Matthew López; Clifton Collins Jr., Stephen Fry & Sarah Shahi Also Set". Deadline. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance 'The Idea Of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Deadline.
- ^ Jury, Louise (10 February 2015). "The Beat Beneath My Feet's Nicholas Galitzine: 'I never dreamt I'd be starring with Luke Perry after just one audition'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
External links
- Nicholas Galitzine at IMDb
- Nicholas Galitzine at Rotten Tomatoes