| Dexter Sol Ansell | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2014-09-16) 16 September 2014 (age 10) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Father | Jonathan Ansell |
Dexter Sol Ansell (born 16 September 2014) is a British child actor.
Early and personal life
From Leeds, in Yorkshire, he is the son of former Quizmania host Debbie King and pop-opera group G4 singer Jonathan Ansell.
Career
He began acting in the British soap opera Emmerdale playing the role of Jimmy King's son Carl Holliday between January and May 2016. He returned to Emmerdale in June 2019, playing Dawn Taylor's son Lucas Taylor, which he continued to play until March 2021.
He had the role of the young Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. He appeared in the series The Midwich Cuckoos, the sitcom Hullraisers on Channel 4, and the 2023 horror film The Moor. He also appeared in the Netflix film Christmas on Mistletoe Farm. His projects include the Robert Zemeckis film Here, and as Little Dan in the Sky Cinema family comedy film Robin and the Hoods.
In April 2024, he was cast in the lead role of Aegon "Egg" Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, written by George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker. It is set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, and 72 years after the start of House of the Dragon.
He was cast alongside Bill Nighy, Maisie Williams and Roman Griffin Davis in the film 500 Miles in October 2024.
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Emmerdale | Carl Holliday | |
| 2019–2021 | Emmerdale | Lucas Taylor | |
| 2022 | The Midwich Cuckoos | David Saunders | 5 episodes |
| Christmas on Mistletoe Farm | Buster | ||
| 2023 | The Moor | Danny | |
| Hullraisers | Finlay | ||
| The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | Young Coriolanus Snow | ||
| 2024 | Robin and the Hoods | Little Dan | |
| Here | Little Boy in Dress | ||
| 2025 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms † | Egg / Prince Aegon Targaryen | Lead role |
| TBA | 500 Miles† | Charlie | Filming |
References
- McKnight, Rebecca (16 September 2014). "X Factor Star Jonathan Ansell Tweets Baby Joy". Her.ie. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Reid, Laura (23 December 2022). "Meet Dexter Ansell, the eight-year-old starring in Christmas on Mistletoe Farm". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- "X Factor star welcomes baby boy to the world". mummypages.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Jones, Craig (30 March 2023). "Emmerdale child star Dexter Ansell bags role in new Hunger Games film". Leeds-live. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Rowan, Iona (30 April 2023). "Former Emmerdale child star Dexter Ansell announces new job after leaving Lucas role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Clarke, Jessica (30 March 2023). "Emmerdale child star Dexter Ansell, 8, lands Hollywood role two years after soap exit". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Kain, Erik (5 April 2024). "Here Are The Stars Of The Next 'Game Of Thrones' Spinoff 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight'". Forbes. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- Klein, Brennan (6 April 2024). "Next Game Of Thrones Spinoff Finds Its 2 Lead Stars". Screen Rant. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Otterson, Joe (5 April 2024). "'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight' Casts Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell in Lead Roles". Variety. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Morazzini, Jim (31 August 2023). "Frightfest 2023: 'The Moor' Review". Nerdly. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Seitz, Loree (5 April 2024). "'Game of Thrones' Prequel Casts Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell". The Wrap. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- White, Peter (5 April 2024). "'Game Of Thrones' Spinoff 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Casts Peter Claffey & Dexter Sol Ansell In Lead Roles". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Calnan, Ellie (14 October 2024). "Morgan Matthews' '500 Miles' starring Bill Nighy, Maisie Williams begins filming in Ireland". Screen Daily.
External links
- Dexter Sol Ansell at IMDb
- Dexter Sol Ansell at Spotlight