Douglas Booth is a British actor who rose to fame for his role as Boy George in the 2010 BBC film Worry Boy.
This role brought him into the spotlight and allowed him to showcase his acting skills.
Booth has since starred in a number of high-profile films and TV series, including Great Expectations (2011), Romeo and Juliet (2013), and the biographical drama Dirt (2019), in which he The play plays Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx.
Known for his versatility, Booth has become a well-known figure in the entertainment industry. His roles span period dramas and contemporary films.
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- Full name: Douglas John Booth
- Date of birth: July 9, 1992
- Age: 32 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: England, London, Greenwich
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, model
- Height: 6 feet (1.85 m)
- Parents: Simon Booth (shipping finance expert), Vivien Booth (artist)
- Siblings: Abigail Hannah Booth (sister)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Related to Bel Powley
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Caucasian (British and Hispanic ancestry)
- Net worth: $6 million
early life and education
Douglas Booth, 32, was born on July 9, 1992 in Greenwich, London, the son of Simon Booth and Vivien Booth. His father worked in shipping finance and his mother was a painter.
Booth and his sister Abigail grew up in Greenwich, and when he was ten the family moved to Sevenoaks, Kent. Booth suffered from dyslexia early in school, but his creative talents emerged, especially in acting and music.
He played the trumpet and later joined the National Youth Theatre, where his passion for performing flourished. Booth attended various schools, including Bennett Memorial Parish School and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he honed his acting skills.
personal life
Douglas Booth has been romantically linked to a number of famous people, including Vanessa Kirby, Hailee Steinfeld and Miley Cyrus.
Since 2021, he has been in a relationship with actress Bel Powley, whom he met on the set of “Mary Shelley.” The couple will get engaged in 2021 but have not announced any wedding plans yet.
Profession
Booth began his professional acting career at the age of 16, making his acting debut in From Time to Time (2009). A year later he had his breakthrough role playing Boy George in the BBC biographical drama Worry Boy.
This critically acclaimed performance led to roles in such major films as Great Expectations (2011) and Christopher and His Kind (2011), in which he played Pip, and Christopher and His Kind The Same stars alongside Matt Smith.
In 2013, Booth played the role of Romeo in Carlo Carré’s adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, opposite Hailee Steinfeld. Although the film received mixed reviews, Booth’s portrayal of Romeo was praised for its emotional depth.
He continued to create a diverse range of roles, appearing in Noah’s Ark (2014), Jupiter Ascending (2015) and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016). Most recently, Booth starred as Nikki Sixx in The Dirt (2019), a biopic about the rise of Mötley Crüe, marking a notable transition for her into grittier, more complex roles.
Awards
- “Romeo and Juliet” (2013) Nominated for Best Actor at Milan International Film Festival
- Elle Style Awards Rising Star Award (2011)
net worth
Douglas Booth’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $6 million. His wealth comes primarily from his successful acting career, which includes leading and supporting roles in various film and television projects. His early modeling work with brands such as Burberry also contributed to his financial success.
social media
- Instagram: @douglasbooth
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Every now and then (2009)
- Worry Boy(2010)
- Great Expectations(2011)
- Christopher and His Kind (2011)
- Haha(2012)
- Romeo and Juliet(2013)
- Noah(2014)
- Jupiter Ascending (2015)
- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
- Limehouse Puppet(2016)
- Dirt(2019)
