Will Tilston Explained
Birth Date: | 12 January 2007 |
Years Active: | 2017–present |
Will Tilston (born 12 January 2007) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the biographical film Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) and as Gregory, the seventh Bridgerton child, the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2020–).[1]
Early life and education
Tilston first discovered acting through his state school nativity play. He took Saturday classes at the D&B Academy of Performing Arts in Bromley. There, he was encouraged to sign with an agent.[2] [3]
Career
Tilston was nine years old when he auditioned for and was cast in his first professional role of young Christopher Robin Milne (portrayed by Alex Lawther later in life)[4] in Simon Curtis' biographical film Goodbye Christopher Robin starring Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie,[5] and ten years old by the film's release in 2017.[6] [7] Tilston made his television debut when he began starring as Gregory, the seventh Bridgerton child and youngest son in the family,[8] in the 2020 Netflix period drama Bridgerton, a Shondaland-produced adaptation of the Regency romance novels by Julia Quinn.[9] [10]
Filmography
Notes and References
- Web site: Bridgerton cast ages: How old are the actors in real life?. Fansided. Crystal. George. 17 March 2022. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Meet Christopher Robin star Will Tilston who landed role in first ever audition. The Daily Telegraph. Hannah. Furness. 24 September 2017. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Will Tilston starring in major feature film. D&B Academy of Performing Arts. October 2016. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Will Tilston. TresA Magazine. 3 April 2018. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Margot Robbie close to being upstaged by child star Will Tilston at Goodbye Christopher Robin premiere. Evening Standard. Emma. Powell. 20 September 2017. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Will Tilston and Director Simon Curtis on Making 'Goodbye Christopher Robin'. Collider. Steve. Weintraub. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: How two young actors brought Christopher Robin to life. Interview. Matt. Mullen. 3 October 2017. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Who plays Gregory Bridgerton in Bridgerton? – Will Tilston. PopBuzz. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' Netflix Series Rounds Out Core Cast, Taps Julie Anne Robinson As Director. Deadline. Nellie. Andreeva. 29 July 2019. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: Who's Burning Up Lady Whistledown's Papers? Meet the 'Bridgerton' Season 1 Cast. Netflix. 2 November 2021. 29 August 2023.
- Web site: The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Screen Actors Guild Awards. 2021-02-04. en.