Joseph Morgan, 1981
Actors · May 16, 1981
Joseph Morgan
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Joseph Morgan is 45 years old, born May 16, 1981 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Joseph Morgan broke through as Klaus Mikaelson, the immortal antihero of The Vampire Diaries, then anchored its spinoff The Originals as the lead. Born in England in 1981, he studied at Gower College Swansea before landing early roles in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and the BBC's The Line of Beauty. His range spans supernatural drama to sci-fi: he's played Elliot in Peacock's Brave New World and James Ackerson in Paramount+'s Halo. Taurus persistence.
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Biography
Joseph Morgan is an English actor born on 16 May 1981. He earned a People's Choice Award and TV Guide Award, plus eight Teen Choice Award nominations. Morgan studied at Gower College Swansea before landing supporting roles in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, the 2004 epic Alexander, and the BBC Two series The Line of Beauty. His breakthrough came as Klaus Mikaelson on The CW's The Vampire Diaries starting in 2011, a role that defined his career trajectory. He then starred as the protagonist in the spinoff series The Originals from 2013 to 2018, reprising Klaus. Since then, Morgan has expanded into prestige streaming: he portrayed CJack60/Elliot in Peacock's Brave New World, Brother Blood in HBO Max's Titans, and James Ackerson in Paramount+'s Halo in 2024. As an actor, he performs in episodic television, films, and limited series across multiple networks. A Taurus born mid-May, his life-path number 4 reflects a methodical approach to character work—building franchises rather than jumping between one-off roles.
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Before Fame
Morgan studied at Gower College Swansea. Before his breakout as Klaus Mikaelson, he appeared in early 2000s cinema: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and Alexander (2004) in supporting capacity. He also landed a role in Sky One's Hex during its first series, playing Troy. The BBC series The Line of Beauty (2006) followed before The Vampire Diaries shifted his profile.
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Trivia
- Morgan earned accolades including one People's Choice Award and one TV Guide Award, alongside eight Teen Choice Award nominations.
- He starred in the first series of Sky One's Hex, portraying a character named Troy.
- His role as Klaus Mikaelson on The Vampire Diaries (2011) led directly to headlining the spinoff The Originals (2013–2018) as protagonist.
- Recent roles include Brother Blood in HBO Max's Titans and James Ackerson in Paramount+'s Halo (2024), spanning DC and gaming IP.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Joseph Morgan succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 4 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Joseph Morgan?
- Joseph Morgan is 45 years old (born May 16, 1981).
- When is Joseph Morgan's birthday?
- Joseph Morgan was born on May 16, 1981.
- What is Joseph Morgan's zodiac sign?
- Joseph Morgan is a Taurus, born May 16, 1981.
- What is Joseph Morgan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Joseph Morgan was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Joseph Morgan from?
- Joseph Morgan is from United Kingdom.
- What does Joseph Morgan do?
- Joseph Morgan is a actor.
- Is Joseph Morgan still alive?
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