Will Tilston (born 12 January 2007) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the biographical film Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) and as Gregory, the seventh Bridgerton child, the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2020–).[1]
Will Tilston | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 January 2007 |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Early life and education
editWill Tilston first discovered acting through his state school nativity play. He took Saturday classes at the D&B Academy of Performing Arts in Bromley. There, he was encouraged to sign with an agent.[2][3]
Tilston also has been attending Colfe's School since early education. In year 12, he performed in a school play called Pathos, Humour and Emotion at a Winter Production for his school.[4]
Career
editTilston was nine years old when he auditioned for and was cast in his first professional role of young Christopher Robin Milne (portrayed by Alex Lawther later in life)[5] in Simon Curtis' biographical film Goodbye Christopher Robin starring Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie,[6] and ten years old by the film's release in 2017.[7][8] Tilston made his television debut when he began starring as Gregory, the seventh Bridgerton child and youngest son in the family,[9] in the 2020 Netflix period drama Bridgerton, a Shondaland-produced adaptation of the Regency romance novels by Julia Quinn.[10][11]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Goodbye Christopher Robin | 8-year-old Christopher Robin Milne | |
| 2020–present | Bridgerton | Gregory Bridgerton | Main role |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Bridgerton | Nominated | [12] |
References
edit- ^ George, Crystal (17 March 2022). "Bridgerton cast ages: How old are the actors in real life?". Fansided. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Furness, Hannah (24 September 2017). "Meet Christopher Robin star Will Tilston who landed role in first ever audition". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Will Tilston starring in major feature film". D&B Academy of Performing Arts. October 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Pathos, Humour and Emotion at Winter Production". Colfe's School - Independent day school in South East London for pupils aged 3-18. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Will Tilston". TresA Magazine. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Powell, Emma (20 September 2017). "Margot Robbie close to being upstaged by child star Will Tilston at Goodbye Christopher Robin premiere". Evening Standard. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Weintraub, Steve (15 October 2017). "Will Tilston and Director Simon Curtis on Making 'Goodbye Christopher Robin'". Collider. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Mullen, Matt (3 October 2017). "How two young actors brought Christopher Robin to life". Interview. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Who plays Gregory Bridgerton in Bridgerton? – Will Tilston". PopBuzz. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (29 July 2019). "Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' Netflix Series Rounds Out Core Cast, Taps Julie Anne Robinson As Director". Deadline. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Who's Burning Up Lady Whistledown's Papers? Meet the 'Bridgerton' Season 1 Cast". Netflix. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. Retrieved 2021-02-04.