Nicholas Hoult

About

Nicholas Caradoc Hoult, born on December 7, 1989, is an accomplished English actor. Beginning his professional acting career as a child, Hoult gained recognition with his role in the movie "About a Boy" for which he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award. He has since made a name for himself in the industry, with starring roles in the "X-Men" franchise as Beast, the critically acclaimed "Mad Max: Fury Road," and the biographical drama "Tolkien" where he portrayed titular author, J.R.R. Tolkien. His performance in the TV series "The Great" has also been widely lauded.

Associated With

Nicholas Hoult, a widely recognized British actor, has been associated with many prominent figures in the entertainment industry throughout his career. Hoult's breakthrough role was in "About a Boy" where he worked with Hugh Grant. He has since starred in multiple X-men sequels working alongside an ensemble cast that includes Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, and Michael Fassbender. Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence were also in a relationship for several years, drawing much media attention. Other significant collaboration includes the apocalyptic movie "Mad Max: Fury Road" where he acted alongside Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy. He has recently worked with Lily Collins in the movie "Tolkien" and has been received promising reviews for his role as Peter III in the series "The Great", working with Elle Fanning.

Career Highlights

• 1996: Nicholas Hoult began acting at the age of 7, when he landed a role in the drama “Intimate Relations.”
• 2002: He gained fame as a child actor for his role in the film “About a Boy”, for which he received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer.
• 2007-2008: He then starred in the television series "Skins" which was a major success and earned him a nomination for a Walkers Home Grown Talent Award.
• 2010: He starred in the film “A Single Man”, earning a BAFTA Rising Star nomination.
• 2011: Hoult was a part of the ensemble martial arts fantasy film “X-Men: First Class” as Beast (Hank McCoy), a role he reprised in later X-Men movies. He won an IGN Summer Movie Award for Best Ensemble.
• 2013: He took the lead role in “Warm Bodies”, a zombie comedy which was a commercial success.
• 2014: He played the role of Nux in “Mad Max: Fury Road”, which was critically acclaimed and nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
• 2016: His performance in the independent drama "Equals" earned him Shanghai International Film Festival Best Actor award.
• 2017: He starred in "Rebel in the Rye," a biographical drama about J.D. Salinger, which received mixed reviews.
• 2019: He received critical acclaim for his role in the miniseries “The Great", which earned him a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
• 2021: Hoult is acclaimed for his role in the dark comedy "Those Who Wish Me Dead", where he grows in popularity and expands his acting portfolio with more diverse roles.

Notable Awards

• Nicholas Hoult has received several nominations throughout his acting career but hasn't won many notable awards as of the current date. However, he did win the "Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male" award at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards for his role in "Warm Bodies".

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Nicholas Hoult Movie/TV Show?

Nicholas Hoult is a versatile actor known for various roles, but his most popular movie is arguably "Mad Max: Fury Road," where he plays the character Nux. Released in 2015 and directed by George Miller, the film received critical acclaim for its action, direction, and performances, including Hoult's standout role. It won multiple notable awards and is considered one of the best films of the 21st century. On the TV show front, Hoult is well recognized for his work in the series "Skins" where he played Tony Stonem, it has a cult following and significantly contributed to his early career exposure.

How Did Nicholas Hoult Get Famous?

Nicholas Hoult gained fame initially as a child actor when he starred in the 2002 film "About a Boy," where his performance was highly praised. However, his major rise to international fame came when he landed the role of Hank McCoy (Beast) in the X-Men franchise, starting with "X-Men: First Class" in 2011. Hoult's fame was further solidified by his starring role in the post-apocalyptic film "Mad Max: Fury Road" in 2015 and as Nux, a character that was critically acclaimed. Additionally, his performances in independent films, such as "Warm Bodies" and "The Favourite," also contributed significantly to his fame and recognition in the film industry.