Josh Dylan | |
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Born | London, England | 19 January 1994
Education | Ardingly College |
Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2016–present |
Josh Dylan (born 19 January 1994) is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Captain Adam Hunter in Allied (2016), as well as Young Bill in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
Josh Dylan trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. [1] [2] In 2017, Dylan starred in the Orange Tree Theatre's production of Sheppey , directed by Paul Miller and won the 2017 Off West End Award for Best Supporting Actor. [3]
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2016 | Allied | Captain Adam Hunter | [4] |
2018 | Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again | Young Bill | [5] |
The Little Stranger | Bland | [6] | |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2019 | The End of the F***ing World | Todd Alan King | [7] |
2020–2022 | Noughts and Crosses | Jude McGregor | [8] |
2023 | The Buccaneers | Lord Richard Marable | [9] |
Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Ref. |
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2017 | Sheppey | Ernie | Orange Tree Theatre | [10] |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | Offie Theatre Awards 2017 | Best Supporting Actor | Sheppey | Won | [11] |
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