Tom Glynn-Carney

1.1. Childhood and Interest in Acting

Born on 7 February 1995, Glynn-Carney developed an early fascination with theatre. He often observed his father and his father's acquaintances rehearsing amateur plays, an experience that ignited his interest in performance. In an interview with The Guardian, he recalled realizing that "standing on stage, telling stories, and being a bit different from everyone else was the coolest thing in the world." This early exposure to the performing arts significantly shaped his aspirations.

1.2. Education

Glynn-Carney pursued formal education in the performing arts to hone his skills. He attended Canon Slade School in Bolton, and later studied Musical Theatre at Pendleton Sixth Form College, where he achieved a triple distinction star in performing arts, the highest possible grade for a vocational qualification. Furthering his training, he enrolled in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he specialized in acting. During his studies at Guildhall, he actively participated in professional stage adaptations, including a production of Peter Pan where he played John Darling in 2009, and a 2010 production of Macbeth where he appeared as Macduff's son. He also appeared in the BBC drama Casualty while still a student.

2.1. Early Acting Roles

Glynn-Carney's professional acting career began with television appearances. His first role was in 2013, when he appeared in two episodes of the long-running medical drama Casualty, playing the character George Thorne. Following this, he secured a lead role in the BBC military drama The Last Post, which premiered in Autumn 2017 on BBC1. In this series, he portrayed Lance Corporal Anthony "Tony" Armstrong, a main character in the six-episode drama.

2.2. Theatre

Theatre has been a significant part of Glynn-Carney's career, earning him critical acclaim and awards. In April 2017, he began starring as Shane Corcoran in Jez Butterworth's play The Ferryman, which opened at the Royal Court Theatre. The production was highly praised by critics, with Susannah Clapp of The Guardian specifically noting Glynn-Carney's "fierce and unstable" portrayal as "extraordinary." He later transferred with the production to the Gielgud Theatre in the West End, departing from the show in October 2017. For his exceptional performance in The Ferryman, Glynn-Carney received the Emerging Talent Award at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in 2017. The play itself also won Best Play and Best Director at the same awards. In 2018, he reprised his role as Shane Corcoran when The Ferryman transferred to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Broadway. His performance on Broadway further cemented his reputation, leading him to win a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play in 2019. In 2022, he took on the role of Tom Wingfield in a production of The Glass Menagerie at the Duke of York's Theatre.

2.3. Film

Glynn-Carney has appeared in several notable feature films, gaining international exposure through his diverse roles. His introduction to American audiences came with his role in Christopher Nolan's 2017 war drama Dunkirk, released in July of that year. In the film, he played Peter Dawson, the son of a small boat captain who sailed to rescue British soldiers from the surrounded city of Dunkirk. In 2019, he starred as Henry "Hotspur" Percy in David Michôd's historical drama The King, a film featuring a prominent cast including Robert Pattinson, Sean Harris, Timothée Chalamet, and Lily-Rose Depp. Also in 2019, he appeared as Christopher Wiseman in Tolkien and as Jay in Rialto. He also featured in the short films Stilts as Rafe and Titus as Regular. Most recently, he played Decimus in the 2023 film The Book of Clarence.

2.4. Television

Glynn-Carney has an extensive list of credits in television series and films. Beyond his early roles in Casualty (2013) and The Last Post (2017), he starred as Sean in the 2018 television film Doing Money. In 2021, he appeared as Young Gaius in two episodes of the series Domina. 2022 was a particularly busy year for him on television; he played Michael "Mike" Sadler in the BBC miniseries SAS: Rogue Heroes and Young Tully in the two-part drama Mayflies. Since 2022, he has taken on a main role as Aegon II Targaryen in the highly popular fantasy drama series House of the Dragon, portraying the firstborn son of King Viserys and Alicent Hightower. In 2024, he is set to appear as Malachy Granger in the miniseries The Jetty.

4.1. Major Awards

Glynn-Carney's significant awards and recognitions include:

• In 2017, he received the **Emerging Talent Award** at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his performance in The Ferryman.
• In 2018, he was recognized by Screen International as one of their **Stars of Tomorrow**, a prestigious list highlighting promising new talent in the film industry. Other actors named that year included Naomi Ackie, Jessie Buckley, and Connor Swindells.
• In 2019, he won a **Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play** for his role in The Ferryman, acknowledging his impactful performance on the Broadway stage.