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Nicholas Caradoc Hoult (born December 7, 1989) is an English film and television actor. He is known for playing Marcus in the film "About a Boy" and more recently, Tony in the E4 drama Skins, although it was announced on March 29, 2008 that all of the current characters, including his, will be written out of the show in the current season's completion.
Hoult, the third of four children, was born in Wokingham, Berkshire, the son of Glenis, a piano teacher, and Roger Hoult, a pilot for British Airways. His siblings are Clarista Hoult (b. 1992), James (b. 1977) and Rosie (b. 1984). His great aunt was Dame Anna Neagle. He attended Ranelagh School in Bracknell, Berkshire, but left in Year 12 to focus on his acting career.
Trivia
His height is 6' 4" (1.93 m)
He used to attend Sylvia Young Theatre School, a prestigious stage school in London.
All of his three siblings have had some acting experience.
Used to play the trombone.
Was a choir boy.
Was hit by a bus during filming of a TV stunt. The stunt called for Nicholas to be tied to a chair and suspended 20ft off the ground when he was struck by the double decker which was supposed to stop inches from him. He escaped with a bruised head.
Had to attend an audition for About a Boy (2002) wearing his school uniform but, unfortunately, he forgot his shoes. He told reporters that be borrowed his mother's white shoes and coloured them in, however, the colour came off!
Although About A Boy marked his first leading role in a feature film, he has worked since the age of eight in film, television and theatre.
Has remained in contact with Hugh Grant.
Filmography
- Skins (2007-2008) - Tony Stonem
- Coming Down the Mountain (2007, TV movie) - David Philips
- Kidulthood (2006) - Blake
- The Weather Man (2006) - Mike
- Wah-Wah (2005) - Ralph Compton
- Jack's Love (2005, radio play) - Jack
- About a Boy (2002) - Marcus Brewer
- Judge John Deed (2002, television series) - Episode "Everyone's Child"
Personal Quotes
[On being asked what it was like working with Hugh Grant] "Hugh was brilliant. He helped me a lot by giving me ideas and teaching me something new every day. He really helped me get into my role. He's my idol now. Him and Jim Carrey - I'd like to work with him one day."
I don't like watching myself. I get embarrassed.
[About continuing acting] "Yes, definitely, I love it. I'd like to stick to comedy as it's great fun, or an action movie like "Lord of the Rings"."
I've seen kids who only care about performing; it's their life and it's all they have, and it's not a nice thing to see. It's unhealthy and if you're surrounded by show business, that's what can happen to you.
It's always a bit overwhelming when you arrive on set and everyone's new, but you soon become a big family. I find the hardest thing about acting is that you have to say goodbye to everyone at the end of a shoot.
I'm just a normal bloke!
In real life you get out of the shower naked, so why wouldn't you do it on screen? It's just a normal thing.
