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Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult (born 7 December 1989) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut in Intimate Relations (1996) and gaining recognition for About a Boy (2002). He achieved international fame for portraying Tony Stonem in the series Skins (2007–2008), which established his transition into adult roles. His film credits include A Single Man (2009), the X-Men series (2011–2019), Warm Bodies (2013), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), The Favourite (2018), The Menu (2022), Renfield (2023), Nosferatu (2024), The Order (2024), Juror No. 2 (2024) and Superman (2025). On television, he was acclaimed for his portrayal of Peter III in The Great (2020–2023), a performance that earned him Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations. He was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2010 for his role in A Single Man.
Hoult has also worked in theatre, video games, animation and audiobooks, starring in the play New Boy (2009) at London’s Trafalgar Studios. He was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2012 and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In addition, he was appointed the first Young Ambassador of the NSPCC and supports Teenage Cancer Trust, Christian Aid, and is an ambassador for Save the Children.
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult was born on December 7, 1989, in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, to Glenis (née Brown), a piano teacher, and Roger Hoult, a commercial pilot. His middle name, Caradoc (pronounced /ka.ˈra.dɔk/), originates from Middle Welsh and translates to "beloved one." His paternal great-aunt, Anna Neagle, was a renowned stage and film actress, celebrated during the 1930s and 1940s. Hoult has three siblings: an older brother, James (1977), and two sisters, Clarista (1992) and Rosanna (1984).
Hoult spent much of his early years in the village of Sindlesham, located in the borough of Wokingham, where his family lived on a quiet estate. His older siblings were passionate about acting and dancing from a young age, participating in classes and auditions. As a child, Hoult often accompanied them to these events, which sparked his own interest in acting. Reflecting on his childhood in a 2011 interview with The Guardian, he described his upbringing as "pretty outdoorsy" and "normal," noting that he and his siblings enjoyed "running around in the garden and making tree houses."
He attended The Coombes Infant and Nursery School before moving on to Arborfield Church of England Junior School for his primary education. Hoult also developed a passion for ballet during his early years and performed as a dancer with several high-profile companies, participating in regional productions. He notably took part in prestigious productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with the English National Ballet, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the performing arts. However, in 2002, at the age of 12, Hoult decided to shift his focus towards acting and enrolled at the renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School, marking the beginning of his formal training in the craft.
Initially, Hoult viewed acting more as a hobby than a potential career path. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, he candidly admitted that he wasn’t “in love with it... I just enjoyed it. It was like playing for a football team. When you got a part it was great. And meeting new people. It was an exciting new world.” His attitude towards acting was that of a young boy discovering a new and thrilling activity rather than a serious professional pursuit.
At the age of 14, Hoult left his previous school and attended Ranelagh School, a Church of England's secondary school in Bracknell, Berkshire, where he continued his education while balancing his growing interest in acting. By 2006, he made the decision to further his studies at Farnborough Sixth Form College in Hampshire, where he studied A-Levels in English Literature, Biology, and Psychology. Despite his academic commitments, Hoult’s acting career continued to gain momentum, and he secured the role of Tony Stonem in the groundbreaking TV series Skins. After filming the first season, he chose to leave his studies behind and dedicate himself fully to acting, marking the turning point in his career.
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Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult (born 7 December 1989) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut in Intimate Relations (1996) and gaining recognition for About a Boy (2002). He achieved international fame for portraying Tony Stonem in the series Skins (2007–2008), which established his transition into adult roles. His film credits include A Single Man (2009), the X-Men series (2011–2019), Warm Bodies (2013), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), The Favourite (2018), The Menu (2022), Renfield (2023), Nosferatu (2024), The Order (2024), Juror No. 2 (2024) and Superman (2025). On television, he was acclaimed for his portrayal of Peter III in The Great (2020–2023), a performance that earned him Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations. He was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2010 for his role in A Single Man.
Hoult has also worked in theatre, video games, animation and audiobooks, starring in the play New Boy (2009) at London’s Trafalgar Studios. He was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2012 and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In addition, he was appointed the first Young Ambassador of the NSPCC and supports Teenage Cancer Trust, Christian Aid, and is an ambassador for Save the Children.
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult was born on December 7, 1989, in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, to Glenis (née Brown), a piano teacher, and Roger Hoult, a commercial pilot. His middle name, Caradoc (pronounced /ka.ˈra.dɔk/), originates from Middle Welsh and translates to "beloved one." His paternal great-aunt, Anna Neagle, was a renowned stage and film actress, celebrated during the 1930s and 1940s. Hoult has three siblings: an older brother, James (1977), and two sisters, Clarista (1992) and Rosanna (1984).
Hoult spent much of his early years in the village of Sindlesham, located in the borough of Wokingham, where his family lived on a quiet estate. His older siblings were passionate about acting and dancing from a young age, participating in classes and auditions. As a child, Hoult often accompanied them to these events, which sparked his own interest in acting. Reflecting on his childhood in a 2011 interview with The Guardian, he described his upbringing as "pretty outdoorsy" and "normal," noting that he and his siblings enjoyed "running around in the garden and making tree houses."
He attended The Coombes Infant and Nursery School before moving on to Arborfield Church of England Junior School for his primary education. Hoult also developed a passion for ballet during his early years and performed as a dancer with several high-profile companies, participating in regional productions. He notably took part in prestigious productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with the English National Ballet, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the performing arts. However, in 2002, at the age of 12, Hoult decided to shift his focus towards acting and enrolled at the renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School, marking the beginning of his formal training in the craft.
Initially, Hoult viewed acting more as a hobby than a potential career path. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, he candidly admitted that he wasn’t “in love with it... I just enjoyed it. It was like playing for a football team. When you got a part it was great. And meeting new people. It was an exciting new world.” His attitude towards acting was that of a young boy discovering a new and thrilling activity rather than a serious professional pursuit.
At the age of 14, Hoult left his previous school and attended Ranelagh School, a Church of England's secondary school in Bracknell, Berkshire, where he continued his education while balancing his growing interest in acting. By 2006, he made the decision to further his studies at Farnborough Sixth Form College in Hampshire, where he studied A-Levels in English Literature, Biology, and Psychology. Despite his academic commitments, Hoult’s acting career continued to gain momentum, and he secured the role of Tony Stonem in the groundbreaking TV series Skins. After filming the first season, he chose to leave his studies behind and dedicate himself fully to acting, marking the turning point in his career.