British actor Ed Westwick was born on June 27, 1987 in Stevenage, England. He trained as an actor at the National Youth Theatre in London, and eventually made his television debut in 2006, as a guest in the British medical drama Doctors. His initial television credits also include guest roles in other British television series: the medical drama Casualty, and the supernatural drama Afterlife. He made his film debut in 2006, when he played a minor role in Alfonso Cuar?n’s critically-acclaimed film Children of Men.
Westwick has appeared in two other films: the romantic comedy Breaking and Entering, which starred Jude Law and Juliette Binoche; and the comedy Son of Rambow, which starred Will Poulter and Bill Milner. He, however, got wide recognition when he was cast in the CW’s series Gossip Girl. Based on Cecily von Ziegesar’s popular book series of the same name, the television drama sees Westwick play the role of Chuck Bass, the son of a self-made billionaire and hotel mogul. His character is the playboy of the series—he’s primarily interested in sex, money, and just that, and is accepted by others despite not having any friends because his parents are part of the most elite social circles in Manhattan.
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK
-He is the lead singer of the band The Filthy Youth.
-He father lectures in business studies and his mother is an educational psychologist.
-Has two older brothers.
-Teen Choice Awards 2008
best Villian winner, Chuck Bass (Gossip Girl)
-Nominated Teen Choice Breakthrough actor
-Teen Choice Awards Best Drama best breathrough drama for gossip girl (2007-2008)
2009: S. Darko - Randy
2007-present: "Gossip Girl" - Chuck Bass
2008: 100 Feet - Joey
2007: Son of Rambow - Lawrence Carter
2006: "Afterlife" - Darren (1 episode)
2006: Breaking and Entering - Zoran
2006: Children of Men - Alex
2006: "Casualty" - Johnny Cullin (1 episode)
2006: "Doctors" - Holden Edwards (1 episode)
"I take everybody I meet out to dinner." {I cnt wait to meet him now:-P}
"A lot of English people have been recruited this year. I think it's mainly because there's such a wide variety of work over here."
"It's fantastic working with such a talented group of people. It's always good to be around nice looking people."
"I'm a lounge guy. I love playing pool. I love finding someplace where it's quiet enough that you can control the jukebox and get on with your life"
"That food is so bad at McDonald's, it's really not that great."
"I'm not into sceney spots, so we hang out in people's apartments. I'm only 20. And I'd rather be known for my career rather than my whereabouts. To be respected as an actor it doesn't help to be seen out in the clubs."
"My brother Will was more of a devil. Though I was easily led astray"
"When I was 17, I had certain characteristics of Chuck's, but obviously the context was different. I didn't have a string of lovers. I'm a good boy"