George MacKay is the well-known face of the British entertainment industry who had no plans to get into the acting world until he was spotted by a talent agent. He was quite young when his acting journey began. He made his strong presence in the industry with the passage of time and grew his popularity in the nation as well. Find out George MacKay Height Weight and other lesser-known facts.
Early Life – MacKay was born on March 13, 1992, in Hammersmith, London, to Kim Baker and Paul Mackay. His father is an Australian and works as a manager in the lighting and stage management company whereas his mother is British, working as a costume designer. He has a younger sister named Daisy MacKay.
Education – He went to The Harrodian School whose alumni are actors Robert Pattinson and Will Poulter. When MacKay was 17, he unsuccessfully auditioned for the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Career – In 2002, MacKay was spotted at his school when he was 11-year-old by a talent agent who asked him to audition in the fantasy adventure Peter Pan. Well, the actor won the audition and played the role of Curly, one of the lost boys. In the next year, he made his first television appearance in an episode of the crime drama Rose and Maloney where he played the role of Young Calum.
In 2005, he was cast to play the role of Zak Farmer in season 2 of the crime drama The Brief. He next appeared as Johnny Maxwell and Adam Peabody in Johnny and the Bomb and Tsunami: The Aftermath respectively. In the same year, he was chosen to play the role of Riccio in an adaption of Cornelia Funke’s novel titled The Thief Lord.
After this, he was seen playing the role of Aaron, the youngest of the four Bielski brothers in the American war drama Defiance. In the 2009 film, The Boys Are Back, MacKay played Harry alongside Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Lung, and Julia Blake.
In 2013, MacKay played Eddie in Kevin’s romantic drama How I Live Now along with Saoirse Ronan. He next acted Davy in the British musical Sunshine on Leith which was directed by Dexter Fletcher. Throughout his acting journey, he appeared in several films and TV shows but his best-known performances include Aaron in the drama “For Those in Peril”, Jack Marrowbone in Sergio’s Marrowbone, and Lance Corporal William “Will” Schofield in the British war drama 1917.
George MacKay Height Weight Body Stats Age Family Facts
George MacKay Personal Details
- Birth Name : George Andrew J. MacKay
- Nick Name : George
- Birthday : 13 March 1992
- Age : 31
- Birthplace : Hammersmith, London, England
- Nationality : British
- Religion : Not Known
- Occupation : Actor
- Build : Athletic
- Ethnicity : White
- Zodiac Sign : Pisces
- Sexuality : Straight
- Eye Color : Light Brown
- Hair Color : Blue
George MacKay Family
- Father : Paul Christopher MacKay (Australian Stage/Lighting Manager)
- Mother : Kim Baker (British Costume Designer)
- Siblings : Daisy MacKay (Sister)
- Spouse : Unmarried
- Children : None
George MacKay Body Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.83 m (183 cm)
- Height in Feet : 6 Feets
- Weight in Kg : 80 kg
- Weight in lbs : 176.5 lbs
- Chest in Inches : Not Known
- Waist in Inches : Not Known
- Biceps in Inches : Not Known
George MacKay Dating History
Saoirse Ronan (2012) – Actor George MacKay and actress Saoirse Ronan were in a relationship in 2012. They met on the set of How I Live Now and began dating. They parted ways after dating a couple of months.
George MacKay Distinctive Features
- His Charming Smile
- Squared Chin
- Tall Frame
George MacKay Facts
- He has been called a method actor by the multiple sources.
- MacKay supports Chelsea football club.
- In 2014, he was named s one of European films’ Shooting Stars by European Film Promotion.
- He was schooled on-set during the filming of Peter Pan (2013) in Australia.
- He is represented by Gordon and French, Talent Agency and United Talent Agency.
- MacKay doesn’t have any social media accounts.
- Visit his official IMDB’s page.
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