Quick Facts
Born:
1983-03-29
Birthplace:
Camden, London, England
Credits:
36 Total Roles
Ed Skrein
Acting
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Biography
Edward George Skrein (born March 29, 1983) is an English actor, filmmaker, and rapper. Skrein made his acting debut in Plan B's short film Michelle. He got his first lead role in Plan B's Ill Manors. Skrein portrayed Daario Naharis in the third season of the television series Game of Thrones. However, in the fourth season of the series, he had been replaced by Dutch actor Michiel Huisman. Skrein states that "behind the scenes politics" had forced him to leave the show. In 2014, Skrein was cast in The Transporter: Refueled, replacing Jason Statham as the lead. Though the film was critically panned, his performance was praised. In 2016, Skrein played the lead villain, Ajax, in the blockbuster action film Deadpool.
Known For
Deadpool
Ajax
Game of Thrones
Daario Naharis
Alita: Battle Angel
Zapan
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Borra
Love, Death & Robots
Hilo (voice)
Jurassic World Rebirth
Bobby Atwater
Midway
Lieutenant Richard 'Dick' Best
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
Atticus Noble
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jurassic World Rebirth MOVIE | Bobby Atwater |
| 2024 | Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver MOVIE | Atticus Noble |
| 2023 | Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire MOVIE | Atticus Noble |
| 2023 | All the Light We Cannot See TV | Herr Seidler |
| 2022 | Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon MOVIE | Fuzz |
| 2022 | I Used to Be Famous MOVIE | Vince |
| 2021 | Naked Singularity MOVIE | Craig Bayonne |
| 2020 | The Men of Midway MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Love Pool MOVIE | Jimmy |
| 2019 | Midway MOVIE | Lieutenant Richard 'Dick' Best |