Anson Boon (born 15 February 2000) is an English actor.
Anson Boon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 February 2000 Peterborough, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
editBoon was born in Peterborough.[1][2] His father is an amateur DJ, originally from a farming family, and his mother is from a working-class London family.[3] He has a younger brother.[4] He dropped out of college to pursue acting professionally, choosing not to attend drama school.[3][5]
Career
editHe made his professional acting debut in the children's sitcom All at Sea in 2014.[3] In 2019, he was named as a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.[5] That year, he had roles in the films Blackbird and 1917.[6] In 2020, he starred in his first lead role in the mystery drama film The Winter Lake alongside Emma Mackey.[5] In 2022, he played Johnny Rotten in the miniseries Pistol, directed by Danny Boyle.[7][8]
Personal life
editHe is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur F.C.[1]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Crawl | Stan | [9] |
| Blackbird | Jonathan | [10] | |
| 1917 | Private Cook | [6] | |
| 2020 | Sulphur and White | Young David | [11] |
| The Winter Lake | Tom | [12] | |
| 2023 | Widow Clicquot | Edouard | [13] |
| TBA | Good Boy | Tommy | [14] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | All at Sea | Troy Milne | 1 episode | [3] |
| 2018 | Endeavour | Brett Nero | 1 episode | [9] |
| The Alienist | Paresis Hall Boy #5 | 2 episodes | [4] | |
| 2019 | Living the Dream | Louis | 1 episode | [15] |
| The Feed | Anton Garin | 4 episodes | [5] | |
| 2020 | The Defeated | Young Moritz | 6 episodes | [15] |
| 2022 | Pistol | Johnny Rotten | 6 episodes | [16] |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Master Harold"...and the Boys | Hally | Royal National Theatre | [17] |
References
edit- ^ a b Godwin, Richard (5 June 2022). "'It's now or never, this is my chance': Anson Boon on his biggest break, punk and Johnny Rotten". The Observer. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Ovenden, Olivia (31 May 2022). "Young Punks: Meet the Cast of 'Pistol'". Esquire. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d Conrad, Anna (3 May 2022). ""I Have The Same Fire": Mr Anson Boon On Playing Punk's Enduring Icon, Mr Johnny Rotten". Mr Porter. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ a b Ewens, Hannah (13 April 2022). "Anson Boon on channelling Johnny Rotten for Danny Boyle's 'Pistol' biopic". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d Dalton, Ben (8 July 2019). "Stars of Tomorrow 2019: Anson Boon (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ a b Nolan, Paul (29 July 2020). "Interview: Anson Boon on his early successes, accents and working with the greats". Hot Press. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Greenwood, Douglas (31 May 2022). "Becoming Johnny Rotten, When John Lydon Would Rather You Didn't". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Eckardt, Steph (16 August 2022). "Playing Johnny Rotten Taught Anson Boon to Never Hold Back". W Magazine. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ a b Hibbs, James (31 May 2022). "Meet the cast of Pistol". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (17 October 2018). "Susan Sarandon Replaces Diane Keaton In Next Roger Michell Film; Sam Neill, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus + More Join Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Lawler, Danielle (22 March 2021). "Exclusive: Tatler's Young Brits turn Punk in Danny Boyle's 'Pistols'". Tatler. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (5 February 2019). "Epic Pictures Reunites With 'The Lodgers' Team For 'The Winter Lake', Sets Cast – EFM". Deadline. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (31 October 2022). "Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge & Sam Riley Set For 'Clicquot' About The Rise Of French Champagne House". Deadline. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (31 October 2024). "Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough & Anson Boon Lead Jan Komasa's 'Good Boy' For Producers Jeremy Thomas, Ewa Piaskowska & Jerzy Skolimowski; HanWay Launches For AFM". Deadline. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ a b Sledge, Philip (31 May 2022). "Pistol Cast: Where You've Seen The Actors From Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols Show". CinemaBlend. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (29 March 2022). "Limited Series 'Pistol' About Guitarist Steve Jones Bows On Hulu In May". Deadline. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Perks, Daniel (4 September 2019). "Lucian Msamati in rehearsals for Athol Fugard's 'Master Harold'… and the boys at the National Theatre". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
External links
edit- Anson Boon at IMDb
