Julian Ovenden

Julian Ovenden was born on November 29, 1976 in Sheffield, England. He is an actor, known for Colonia (2015), Downton Abbey (2010) and Person of Interest (2011). He has been married to Kate Royal since December 20, 2010. They have two children.

Movies

Fun Facts

His father, Canon John Ovenden, is a former chaplain to the Queen of England.

Has an exceptional tenor singing voice and plays trumpet, trombone and piano to Grade 8.

He looked set to have a career in music until he chose to study at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art to learn more about stagecraft.

Once starred in a Diet Coke advert in the UK (alongside Portuguese actress Beatriz Batarda), which gained him a massive female fan base.

Won choral scholarships to Eton and New College Oxford.

Won a music scholarship to Eton College. Subsequently read music at New College, Oxford on a choral scholarship.

Continued academic studies in drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.

Quotes

Acting is all about being able to appreciate different perspectives, and the sheer diversity of people in Primrose Hill, all these different races and types enjoying living in that wonderful part of London, was the very best kind of education an actor could have.'