Cassian Bilton

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Cassian Bilton
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Bilton in 2025
Born
London, England
Alma mater University of Oxford
OccupationActor
Years active2019–present
Notable work Foundation

Cassian Bilton is a British actor best known for portraying Brother Dawn in the Apple TV+ science fiction series Foundation .

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Early life and education

Bilton studied philosophy and theology at the University of Oxford. [1] Whilst at Oxford, he performed in many plays and was president of the Experimental Theatre Club. [2] Before graduating in 2017, Bilton played Oliver in As You Like It in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe. [3]

Career

Bilton portrayed Kornitzer in the 2019 short film The Devil's Harmony , which won the 2020 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Jury Award for International Fiction. [4] [5] He also appeared as Connor in the 2020 short film Shoal, which was nominated for a BAFTA Student Film Award, [4] and long-listed for Best Short Film at the British Independent Film Awards [6] .

Bilton has portrayed Brother Dawn in the Apple TV+ series Foundation since 2021. [7]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 The Devil's Harmony KornitzerShort film
2020ShoalConnorShort film
2021–present Foundation Brother Dawn Main role
2025 House of Guinness Michael

Personal life

Bilton is based in London and has expressed interests in visual arts and music. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Takashi, Dino (14 December 2021). "Foundation's Cassian Bilton Is a Clone That We Need in Our Lives". A Book Of. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  2. Barclay, Mark (8 June 2015). "Experimental Theatre Club". Cherwell. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  3. "Cassian Bilton". Independent Talent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 Bolen, Sydney (1 November 2021). "Cassian Bilton". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  5. "Sundance Announces 2020 Short-film Winners". Park Record . 29 January 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  6. "BEST BRITISH SHORT FILM LONG LIST 2020 · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  7. Robbins, Jason (15 October 2021). "Foundation Cast and Characters Guide: Who Plays Who in the Apple TV+ Asimov Adaptation". Collider . Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.