Ed Westwick began training at a young age at The National Youth Theater in London.
His first major film role was for Anthony Minghella in the critically acclaimed feature Breaking and Entering opposite Jude Law, Robin Wright and Juliette Binoche. He went on appear in Alfonso Cuaron’s Children of Men opposite Julianne Moore. He also starred in the independent features 100 Feet starring Famke Janssen and Bobby Cannavale and S. Darko a sequel to the hit movie Donnie Darko, as well as Son of Rambow opposite Will Poulter released by Paramount Vantage.
His breakout role in TV came when he played ‘Chuck Bass’in the CW/Warner Bros. hit drama series Gossip Girl based on the tremendously popular book series, which catapulted Ed into international stardom.
In 2009 Westwick was awarded the Young Hollywood Breakthrough Award at the 2009 Young Hollywood Awards.
In 2011, Ed was cast by legendary director, Clint Eastwood, in the Warner Bros. period drama J. Edgar, opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. He also starred opposite Felicity Jones and Bill Nighy in the sweet romantic comedy Chalet Girl for director Phil Trail.
In 2013, Ed played “Tybalt” in Julian Fellowes’ feature film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet opposite Hailee Steinfeld, Damien Lewis and Paul Giamatti.
His other feature work includes Bone in the Throat based on Anthony Bourdain’s best-selling book; A Conspiracy on Jekyll Island opposite Minnie Driver, Frank Grillo, Dianna Agron, John Leguizamo and Anna Sophia Robb; and the British film Billionaire Ransom opposite Phoebe Tonkin.
In television, Ed also starred as a series regular opposite Erika Christensen in the ABC drama series Wicked City. Other television work includes recurring roles in Snatch opposite Rupert Grint and Showtime’s Californication opposite David Duchovny.
Ed shot his directorial debut short film, Tether starring Christiane Seidel (The Queen’s Gambit), which he wrote produced and, in which he also starred. He was also seen in the World War II Feature Enemy Lines opposite John Hannah for director Andres Banke.
He starred in the STX camp horror film Me, You, Madness for director Louise Linton and in the period dark comedy series White Gold about 80’s window salesmen. The series was created by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners). He co-stars alongside James Buckley and Joe Thomas. The series is for BBC2/Netflix.
Ed shot the feature films Deep Fear for director Marcus and Adams and Wolves of War for director Giles Alderson opposite Rupert Graves in Europe. He can currently be heard on the Bystanders podcast with Kristen Chenoweth, Heather Morris, and Wayne Brady.
He shot the independent feature Tonic for writer/director Derek Presley earlier this year and is currently shooting the pilot Hooked for producer Sally Wood.
Ed splits his time between London and Los Angeles. He is represented by Affirmative Entertainment and Emptage Hallett.
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