Francis Lovehall Explained

Francis Lovehall
Birth Place:Jamaica
Occupation:Actor
Television:Small Axe
Champion

Francis Lovehall is a Jamaican actor based in London.

Early life

Lovehall was born and raised in Jamaica.[1] He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2019.[2]

Career

In 2020 Lovehall could be seen playing Reggie alongside Micheal Ward in Steve McQueen's Lovers Rock, part of his Small Axe anthology series.[3] [4]

In 2022 Lovehall appeared in Red Pitch at the Bush Theatre from Tyrell Williams.[5] [6] In October 2022, Lovehall was nominated for his performance in the Emerging Talent category at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his performance in Red Pitch.[7]

In June 2023, Lovehall plays Laurent in musical television series Champion by Candice Carty-Williams, for BBC One.[8] [9]

In March 2023, he was cast in Steven Knight 1880s-set drama television series A Thousand Blows.[10] [11]

In December 2023, he could be seen in the Baby Keem film The Melodic Blue.[12]

Filmography

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Small AxeReggieEpisode Lovers Rock
2022Death on the NileAllerton McnaughtFilm
2022His Dark MaterialsSamuel1 episode
2023ChampionLaurentSeries
2024Masters of the AirCapt. Wendell Oliver PruittSeries
Criminal RecordJason Reeve2 episodes
TBAA Thousand BlowsAlecSeries

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Francis Lovehall. Sue Terry Voices. 29 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Francis Lovehall. Rada.ac.uk. May 13, 2023.
  3. Web site: BFI London Film Festival 2020 adds Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’. Screen Daily. April 22, 2023. September 23, 2020.
  4. Web site: New York Film Festival Sets Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’ For Opening Night; Drive-Ins, Virtual Showings To Supplement Possible Lincoln Center Screenings. Deadline Hollywood. April 22, 2023. Mike Jr.. Fleming. August 3, 2020.
  5. Web site: The best theatre to stream this month: Red Pitch, Constellations and more. The Guardian. Chris. Wiegand. May 1, 2022. April 22, 2023.
  6. Web site: Red Pitch review — a promising debut about football, friendship and gentrification. The Times. April 22, 2023. Clive. Davis. February 22, 2022.
  7. Web site: Evening Standard Theatre Awards: ‘Oklahoma!’ Revival Tops Nominations. Jo. Elliott. October 21, 2022. Indiependent.co.uk. April 23, 2023.
  8. Web site: Netflix Boards BBC Drama 'Champion' From 'Queenie' Writer Candice Carty-Williams. Deadline. Max. Goldbart. July 25, 2022. March 8, 2023.
  9. Web site: Meet the cast of Champion. Radio Times. 29 June 2023. 28 June 2023. Morgan. Cormack.
  10. Web site: The Crown’ Star Erin Doherty Boards Disney+ Period Drama ‘A Thousand Blows’. Max. Goldbart. March 16, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. April 22, 2023.
  11. Web site: More stars announced for Stephen Graham drama from Peaky Blinders creator. Radio Times. April 22, 2023. James. Hibbs. March 16, 2023.
  12. Web site: Baby Keem Navigates 'The Melodic Blue' in New Trailer. Complex.com. 10 February 2024. Jaelani. Turner-Williams. 28 November 2023.