Ed Skrein Biography
Edward George Skrein is an English actor, filmmaker, and rapper. He rose to recognition as the villain Francis Freeman/Ajax’ in the superhero comedy film Deadpool 2016. Also starred in the films The Transporter; Refueled 2015, Alita: Battle Angel 2019 and Midway 2019.
How old is Ed Skrein? – Age
The actor is 40 years old as of March 2023. He was born on March 29, 1983, in London, England.
Ed Skrein Height
The English actor stands at a height of 6 feet ½ inches tall.
Ed Skrein Early Life
He has Austrian-Jewish ancestry. Edward attended Fortismere School, then graduated from the Byam Shaw School of Art with a BA in fine art painting.
Is Ed Skrein Dating? – Relationship
As of 2023, Skrein is not dating anyone. Like most celebrities, George tries to keep his personal and love life private. Although, according to sources the actor has three children, as revealed in an interview for the promotion for his next film Rebel Moon.
Ed Skrein Career
Music
In 2004, the rapper released a three track EP under the record label Dented Records. In 2007, he released his first album, The Eat Up. He has collaborated with a variety of artists including Foreign Beggars, Asian Dub Foundation, Plan B, Dubbledge and Doc Brown. In 2009, George released a collaboravtive with rapper Dr Syntax to bring the collaborative album Scene Stealers under the name Skreintax.
Acting
Edward made his acting debut in Plan B’s short film Michelle. Skrein got his first lead role in Plan B’s III Manors. The actor portrayed Daario Naharis in the third season of the television series Game of Thrones. However, in the fourth season of the series, he was replaced by Dutch actor Michiel Huisman. In 2014, Edward was cast in The Transporter: Refueled, replacing Jason Statham as the lead. In 2016, the actor played the lead villain, Ajax, in the Blockbuster action film Deadpool. The following year, he also appeared in the music video for Eye Contact by Ocean Wisdom playing the bad Guy.
In 2018, the filmmaker starred in psychological revenge thriller, In Darkness, alongside Natalie Dormer and Stacy Martin, principal photography began early 2016. On 8 November 2019, he starred in Roland Emmerich’s blockbuster movie, co-starring Mandy Moore, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Dennis Quaid and Woody Harrelson. In 2022, Skrein starred as Vince in I Used to Be Famous. Leslie Felperin, writing for The Guardian, gave the film 3/5 stars, calling it a sweet-natured but predictable comedy drama.
Also he wrote and directed the short drama film Little River Run 2020, which was released via his Instagram page.
Ed Skrein Net Worth
Ed Skrein has a net worth of $7 Million.
Ed Skrein Movie
2012 – Piggy
2013 – Goldfish
2014 – Northmen: A Viking Saga
2015 – Tiger House
2016 – Deadpool
2018 – Tau
2019 – Born a King
2021 – Naked Singularity
2023 – Rebel Moon
2024 – Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
Ed Skrein TV Shows
2013 – Game of Thrones
2013 – The Tunnel
2023 – All the Light We Cannot See
