Harry Gilby, 2001
Actors · January 1, 2001
Harry Gilby
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Harry Gilby is 25 years old, born January 1, 2001 in Nottingham · Capricorn.
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The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Nottingham
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About
Harry Gilby played young J. R. R. Tolkien in the 2019 film Tolkien and Æthelstan across The Last Kingdom's final season and its follow-up film. Born in 2001 in England, the actor has established himself through prestige period drama roles. As a Capricorn, Gilby channels the sign's discipline into historically grounded character work.
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Biography
Harry Gilby rose to recognition through two high-profile historical roles: young J. R. R. Tolkien in Tolkien (2019) and Æthelstan in The Last Kingdom season five (2022), reprising the character in the film The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023). Born on 21 August 2001 in England, Gilby works as an actor, typically cast in period dramas that demand precision and emotional restraint. His early breakout in the Tolkien biopic positioned him as a rising talent in UK film, while his sustained role across The Last Kingdom's final run demonstrated range across serialized television. Capricorns born in early 2001 are known for their patient ambition and serious approach to craft—traits evident in Gilby's choice of character-driven historical work rather than broader genre fare. As an English actor navigating post-streaming television and independent film, Gilby represents a generation of young performers trained in classical dramatic technique.
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Trivia
- Gilby portrayed the young version of J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings, in the 2019 biographical film Tolkien.
- He played Æthelstan in both the fifth and final season of The Last Kingdom (2022) and in the follow-up film The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023), showing continuity across the franchise's shift from television to cinema.
- Born on 21 August 2001, Gilby entered the industry during the streaming boom era when prestige television and period drama were experiencing significant investment.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Harry Gilby reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Harry Gilby?
- Harry Gilby is 25 years old (born January 1, 2001).
- When is Harry Gilby's birthday?
- Harry Gilby was born on January 1, 2001.
- What is Harry Gilby's zodiac sign?
- Harry Gilby is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2001.
- What is Harry Gilby's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Harry Gilby was born in 2001, the year of the Metal Snake.
- Where is Harry Gilby from?
- Harry Gilby is from United Kingdom.
- What does Harry Gilby do?
- Harry Gilby is a actor.
- Where was Harry Gilby born?
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