Joseph Morgan British Actor Born 1981 in London
Joseph Morgan · actor and television actor · British
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Biography
Joseph Morgan is a British actor born on 16 May 1981 in London. Audiences know him from The Originals (2013) and Ben Hur (2013).
Early life
His education includes Gower College Swansea, Gorseinon College and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career
His screen career on record begins in 1999 with Mansfield Park, as William Price. The 2000s brought Alexander (2004, as Philotas) and The Vampire Diaries (2009, as Niklaus Mikaelson). His 2010s credits include Immortals (2011, as Lysander) and Open Grave (2013). During the 2020s, he worked on Brave New World (2020) and Halo (2022).
Joseph Morgan’s credits add up to 12 films and 5 TV series from 1999 to 2022. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (5), followed by fantasy (3) and action (2). Immortals (2011) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $227 million.
Personal life
He has been married to Persia White since 2014.
Filmography
17 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022– | Halo | TV series | |
| 2020– | Brave New World | TV series | |
| 2013 | Armistice | Film | |
| 2013– | Ben Hur | Judah Ben-Hur | TV series |
| 2013 | Open Grave | Film | |
| 2013–2018 | The Originals | Niklaus Mikaelson | TV series |
| 2011 | 500 Miles North | Film | |
| 2011 | Angels Crest | Film | |
| 2011 | Immortals | Lysander | Film |
| 2009–2017 | The Vampire Diaries | Niklaus Mikaelson | TV series |
| 2007 | Mansfield Park | William Price | Film |
| 2007 | Mister Lonely | Film | |
| 2004 | Alexander | Philotas | Film |
| 2003 | Eroica | Matthias | Film |
| 2003 | Henry VIII | Thomas Culpeper | Film |
Show all 17 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | William Warley | Film |
| 1999 | Mansfield Park | William Price | Film |
Joseph Morgan on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 7.9M @therealjosephmorgan
- Engagement rate
- 4.82% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 379,397
- Average comments
- 2,477 Based on the last 8 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Joseph Morgan Photos
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Photo: German Comic Con · CC BY 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joseph Morgan?
Joseph Morgan is 45 years old, born on 16 May 1981 in London.
What is Joseph Morgan known for?
Joseph Morgan is known for playing Niklaus Mikaelson in The Originals (2013).
What is Joseph Morgan’s nationality?
Joseph Morgan is British, born in London.
Who is Joseph Morgan married to?
Joseph Morgan is married to Persia White; they married in 2014.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q313462), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: iDominick · CC BY-SA 2.0
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