Ed Speleers, 1988
Actors · April 7, 1988
Ed Speleers
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Ed Speleers is 38 years old, born April 7, 1988 in United Kingdom · Aries.
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About
Ed Speleers landed the lead in the 2006 film Eragon before becoming a TV regular across prestige dramas. Born in England in 1988, he's played Jimmy Kent in Downton Abbey, antagonist Stephen Bonnet in Outlander, and in recent years shifted to Rhys Montrose in You (2023) and Jack Crusher in Star Trek: Picard (2023). Aries energy: direct, driven, always the focal point.
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Biography
Ed Speleers is a British actor born on 7 April 1988. He broke through as the title character in the 2006 film Eragon, a fantasy blockbuster that defined his early profile. His career then pivoted toward prestigious television: he played Jimmy Kent across multiple seasons of the period drama Downton Abbey, then took on the morally complex role of antagonist Stephen Bonnet in the time-travel series Outlander. In recent years, Speleers has appeared as Rhys Montrose in the fourth season of You (2023) and Jack Crusher in the third season of Star Trek: Picard (2023). His trajectory reflects a shift from tentpole fantasy toward character work in ensemble TV. As an Aries born in 1988, Speleers carries the sign's drive toward leadership roles—even when playing antagonists. Actors perform in film and television, embodying characters across genres and mediums. British performers have historically bridged blockbuster and prestige work; Speleers' range from Eragon to Outlander follows that tradition.
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Trivia
- Played the protagonist in the 2006 film Eragon, an early career-defining role.
- Appeared as Jimmy Kent in Downton Abbey, contributing to the show's multiseason success.
- Took on the antagonist Stephen Bonnet in Outlander, a pivotal series role.
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Numerology
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The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Ed Speleers tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ed Speleers?
- Ed Speleers is 38 years old (born April 7, 1988).
- When is Ed Speleers's birthday?
- Ed Speleers was born on April 7, 1988.
- What is Ed Speleers's zodiac sign?
- Ed Speleers is a Aries, born April 7, 1988.
- What is Ed Speleers's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ed Speleers was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Ed Speleers from?
- Ed Speleers is from United Kingdom.
- What does Ed Speleers do?
- Ed Speleers is a actor.
- Is Ed Speleers still alive?
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