Anthony Welsh Explained

Birth Name:Anthony Michael Welsh
Birth Date:5 July 1983
Birth Place:Hammersmith, London, England
Occupation:Actor
Alma Mater:London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Years Active:2008–present

Anthony Michael Welsh (born 5 July 1983) is an English actor. He made his film debut in Red Tails (2012). On television, he is known for his role as Lucky Gordon in The Trial of Christine Keeler (2019–2020).[1]

Early life and education

Welsh was born at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in the Hammersmith area of West London and grew up in West Ealing.[2] He attended Drayton Manor High School. He began taking evening acting classes at Richmond Drama School when he was about 20 followed by a foundation course.[3] He went on to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Red TailsSt. Lou
My Brother the DevilIzzi
Comes a Bright DayElliot
AfterGlowTrumpetShort film
2013Starred UpHassan
DirtymoneyLeo Roberts
2014Second ComingLevi
2016The Girl with All the GiftsDillon
2017Sand CastleCarter
JourneymanAndre Bryte
2018Barber Shop ChroniclesWinston / ShoniNational Theatre Live
IbizaPeter
The ArrivalEmilShort film
SeedOmarShort film
2019Calm With HorsesRob
The Personal History of David CopperfieldHam
2024Don Taylor

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009–2010The BillDevon Marshall3 episodes
2011Holby CityTim DunningEpisode: "Too Much Monkey Business"
Coming UpAbdel Episode: "Home"
Top BoyShaun1 episode
Life's Too ShortBBC directorMockumentary; 1 episode
2012Secrets and WordsSamEpisode: "A Study in Time"
2014The SecretDeanEpisode: "The Visitor"
2016FleabagJack2 episodes
2017Black MirrorAnan AkhandEpisode: "Crocodile"
2018Leading Lady PartsPanelistTV short
2019–2020The Trial of Christine KeelerLucky GordonMiniseries
2019PureJoeMain role
2019–2020BrassicJake7 episodes
2020HannaLeo GarnerRecurring role (season 2; 8 episodes)
2021Master of NoneDarius2 episodes
The GreatFather BasilRecurring role (season 2; 5 episodes)
2022The FlatshareLeon TwomeyMain role
2023The Gallows PoleAbe OldfieldThree-part television series
2024Flatshare mini Series acting as Leon an assistant in a hospis

Music videos

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008The Brothers SizeElegbaYoung Vic, London
2009PornographyTricycle Theatre, London
2010Sucker PunchTroyRoyal Court Theatre, London[5]
Lower NinthE-ZDonmar Warehouse / Trafalgar Studios, London
2011Precious Little TalentSamTrafalgar Studios, London
2012BlacktaBrownYoung Vic, London
2013nutDevonThe Shed, Royal National Theatre, London
2014dirty butterflyJasonYoung Vic, London[6]
The Merchant of VeniceGratianoAlmeida Theatre, London
2017Barber Shop ChroniclesWinston / ShoniRoyal National Theatre, London
2018The Brothers SizeElegbaYoung Vic, London[7]
2024The ComeuppanceEmilioAlmeida Theatre, London

Notes and References

  1. News: Interview with Anthony Welsh . . 16 December 2019 . 2020-04-29 .
  2. Web site: The Journey – Anthony Welsh interview . . 17 February 2020 . 2020-04-29 .
  3. Web site: Introducing… Anthony Welsh. Official London Theatre. 15 April 2011. 5 August 2022.
  4. Web site: Anthony Welsh . . November 2017. 2020-04-29 .
  5. Web site: Anthony Welsh. Royal Court. 5 August 2022.
  6. Web site: "The imagination is the place to go": Anthony Welsh on debbie tucker green. Plays, Films & Plays. Naima. Khan. 30 December 2013. 5 August 2022.
  7. Web site: Anthony Welsh: 'My heart raced when I first read The Brothers Size'. WhatsOnStage. Daisy. Bowie-Sell. 30 January 2018. 5 August 2022.