| Intro | British actor |
| Is |
Actor Film actor |
| From | United Kingdom |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 10 July 1990, Birmingham |
| Age: | 30 years |
Elliot Knight is a British actor. He is known for his role as Sinbad in the British television series Sinbad. He portrayed Merlin on the American fantasy television series Once Upon a Time.
Early life and education
Knight was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom to Stuart and Lorna Knight, who are both teachers. His father works at Broadway Secondary School in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
He was a pupil at King Edward VI Aston School before studying at Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre, graduating in 2011 from the BA (Hon) Acting course.
Career
In June 2011, Sky1 announced that Knight had won the lead role in the television drama Sinbad which is his first professional role even before graduation from drama school. The series premiered in July 2012.
In 2013, Knight joined the cast of BBC crime drama By Any Means.
Elliot was cast to play Merlin in the fifth season of Once Upon a Time in 2015.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sinbad | Sinbad | Lead role, 12 episodes |
| 2013 | Law & Order: UK | Neil Jenkins | 1 episode |
| 2013 | By Any Means | Charlie O’ Brien | Main role, 6 episodes |
| 2014 | How to Get Away with Murder | Aiden Walker | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Once Upon A Time | Merlin | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2016 | American Gothic | Brady Ross | Main role |
| 2016 | Billionaire Ransom | Marsac | Film |
| 2016 | No Tomorrow | Graham | 1 episode |
| 2017 | 400 Boys | B-Big |