The Resume

(January 1, 1986- )
Born in Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Portrayed the title character in 'Merlin' (2008-12), Tom Anderson in 'The Fall' (2014-16), Leo Elster in 'Humans' (2015-18), and Nathan Appleby in 'The Living and the Dead' (2016)
Appeared in the films 'Parked' (2011), 'Testament of Youth' (2014), 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' (2016), 'The Happy Prince' (2018), 'Benjamin' (2018), and 'Belfast' (2021)

Why he might be annoying:

He is a vegetarian.
Although a non-smoker, he took up the habit to get into character for his role as a heroin addict in 'Parked.'
During filming of 'Merlin,' he had to 'shun the sun' to maintain his character's pale skin.

Why he might not be annoying:

'Screen International' named him a 'Star of Tomorrow' (2008).
He does not participate in social media and said about Googling oneself, 'You only have to do it once to learn never to do it again.'
He said, 'I'm just happy to be doing what I always wanted to do. Sometimes you have to remind yourself how privileged you are.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• AfterElton.com 100 Hottest Men [2013] (Ranked: 83)
• Born on New Year's Day [January 1st] (Ranked: 1986)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 87]
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [January] (Ranked: 1011986)
• I am Lactose Intolerant
• I Do Yoga
• I Portrayed a Blind Person
• I Portrayed Merlin
• Look at Me, But Talk to the Hand
• My Favorite Color is Green
• Profiles 54001-54250 (Ranked: 54133)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying