1. Overview
Augustus Art Prew (born 17 September 1987) is an English actor known for his extensive work in both film and television. His career spans from early roles as a child actor to significant parts in major series and films, including About a Boy, The Secret of Moonacre, Charlie St. Cloud, The Borgias, Kick-Ass 2, Klondike, Pure Genius, and Prison Break.
2. Early life
Augustus Prew's early life was rooted in London, where he began his journey into the acting world.
2.1. Early life and family
Augustus Art Prew was born on 17 September 1987 in Westminster, London, England. He is the son of Wendy Dagworthy, a notable fashion designer, and Jonathan W. Prew, a photographer.
2.2. Early activities
Prew commenced his acting career in 2001. His initial roles included playing Drew Jessup in the television series 24Seven from 2001 to 2002. He also appeared as Ali in the 2002 film About a Boy, marking his early presence as a child actor.
3. Filmography
Augustus Prew has appeared in numerous film and television productions since 2001.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | 24Seven | Drew Jessup | Various episodes |
| 2002 | About a Boy | Ali | |
| 2003 | The Bill | Jamie Heath | |
| 2003 | Spooks | Peter Ellis / Noah Gleeson | |
| 2005 | Marigold | Jack Moore | Television film |
| 2007 | The Time of Your Life | Dexter | |
| 2008 | Little Rikke | Karl (voice) | Television film |
| 2008 | The Secret of Moonacre | Robin de Noir | |
| 2008 | Silent Witness | Binyomin Marowski / Binyomin Marowsky | |
| 2010 | Charlie St. Cloud | Alistair Woolley | |
| 2010 | The Kid | Teen Kevin | |
| 2010 | Sophie | Blake | aka. Sophie & Sheba |
| 2011 | The Borgias | Prince Alfonso | |
| 2012 | Hated | Joey | |
| 2012 | Animals | Ikari | |
| 2013-2014 | The Village | George Allingham | |
| 2013 | NCIS | Anton Markin | |
| 2013 | Copperhead | Ni | |
| 2013 | Kick-Ass 2 | Todd Haynes/Ass-Kicker | Replaces Evan Peters |
| 2014 | Klondike | Byron Epstein | Miniseries; 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Major Crimes | Wade Weller | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | High-Rise | Munrow | |
| 2016 | Chubby Funny | Charlie | |
| 2016-2017 | Pure Genius | James Bell | Lead role |
| 2017 | Prison Break | Whip | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Ibiza | Miles | |
| 2019 | Special | Carey | Main cast (season 1) |
| 2019 | Almost Love | Marklin | |
| 2019-present | The Morning Show | Sean | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Into the Dark | Cameron | Episode: "Midnight Kiss" |
| 2022 | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Médhor | |
| 2023 | Nolly | Tony Adams | |
| 2023 | Dear David | Adam Ellis | |
| 2024 | Players | Brannagan |
4. Personal life
Augustus Prew's personal life includes his marriage to fellow actor Jeffery Self.
4.1. Marriage
Augustus Prew married actor Jeffery Self on 13 January 2018. The wedding ceremony took place in Culver City, California.