Gerard Monaco facts for kids
Gerard Monaco is a talented British actor. He learned his acting skills at a famous school called the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). RADA is known for training many great actors!
Gerard has acted in many movies, plays, and TV shows. He has worked with some very well-known directors and actors throughout his career.
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Gerard's Movie Roles
Gerard Monaco's first movie was Vera Drake. After that, he appeared in many other films. Some of these include Bright Star, directed by Dame Jane Campion, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. This pirate adventure movie was directed by Rob Marshall. He also had a role in the film Starter for Ten.
You might have seen him in these movies too:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Great Dome Robbery | Aido Ciarrocchi | |
| 2004 | Vera Drake | Kenny | |
| Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow | Technician | ||
| 2006 | Starter for 10 | Waiter | |
| 2009 | Bright Star | Charles Dilke | |
| 2010 | An Act of Valour | Jeremy | Short film |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Spanish Officer | |
| 360 | Airport Official (Security Desk) | ||
| National Theatre Live: The Kitchen | Raymondo | ||
| 2012 | The Grind | Jack (Lad 1 in Bar) | |
| 2013 | The Counselor | Hotel Waiter | |
| 2014 | National Theatre Live: A Small Family Business | Rivetti brothers | |
| Exodus: Gods and Kings | Scientist | Uncredited | |
| 2015 | Point Break | Interpol Agent | |
| 2016 | Mother | Cousin Ricky | Short film |
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | First Order Commander | |
| 2018 | Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again | Alexio | |
| Holmes & Watson | Titanic Ship Officer | ||
| 2024 | Lift | A380 Pilot | |
| TBA | Blitz | Air Raid Warden |
On Stage: Theatre Performances
Gerard has also had a big career in theatre. He performed in a play called A View From the Bridge in 2009. This was a special moment because it was his first time acting in London's West End. The West End is like Broadway in New York – it's where many of the biggest and best plays are shown! In this play, he acted alongside famous actors like Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Hayley Atwell.
He has also performed at the National Theatre in London. This is another very important theatre. There, he was in plays like The Rose Tattoo and Her Naked Skin. He even acted with Fiona Shaw in a play called Mother Courage and Her Children.
Gerard has acted in many other theatres across the country. One notable performance was at the Finborough Theatre. There, he starred in a two-person play called Albert's Boy with actor Victor Spinetti.
Television Appearances
Gerard Monaco has appeared in many popular TV shows. You might recognize him from some of these:
- As If
- EastEnders
- The Bill
- Holby City
- Rome
- The Passion
- Ashes to Ashes
- Any Human Heart
- Episodes
Here is a list of some of the TV shows he has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | As If | Gary | 3 episodes |
| 2003 | The Inspector Lynley Mysteries | Officer | Episode: "In the Presence of the Enemy" |
| 2004 | Dive to Bermuda Triangle | Radioman Lewis | TV film |
| 2004, 2010 | The Bill | Tony Hill / Kevin Wilkins | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Rome | Lyco | Episode: "The Stolen Eagle" |
| 2005, 2007 | Holby City | Colin Bradshaw / Roger Abassi | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | EastEnders | Nico | 4 episodes |
| 2007 | Hindenburg: The Untold Story | Herbert Morrison | TV film |
| 2008 | Little Miss Jocelyn | Episode #2.2 | |
| Honest | Dimitri Mavrelos | Episode #1.5 | |
| The Passion | Capito | Episode #1.1 | |
| 2009 | Trial & Retribution | Fabio Conte | Episode: "Siren: Part 1" |
| Ashes to Ashes | Gordon Lanegan | Episode #2.4 | |
| 2010 | Any Human Heart | Photographer | Episode #1.2 |
| 2011 | Episodes | Paparazzo | Episode: "Episode Four" |
| 2012 | Silk | PS Paul Lodder | Episode: "Shooting Blanks: Part 2" |
| 2013–2014 | Utopia | Joe | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | I Live with Models | Edgy Photographer | Episode: "The Handbag" |
| Supreme Tweeter | Casting Agent | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Stan Lee's Lucky Man | Sami | Episode: "The Last Chance" |
| 2017 | Prime Suspect 1973 | DS Willis | Episode #1.4 |
| The Child in Time | Estate agent | TV film | |
| Britannia | Roman Deserter 2 | Episode: "Woe to the Vanquished" | |
| 2018 | Bliss | Security Guard Tony | Episode #1.4 |
| 2017–2019 | White Gold | Martin | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Domina | Dacius | Episode: "Fall" |
| The Box | Joey Cox | 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | The Man Who Fell to Earth | Officer Haugenoe | Episode: "Hallo, Spaceboy" |
| The Capture | Gerard (Studio Engineer) | Episode: "Made in China" | |
| 2023 | Casualty | Alex Cross | Episode: "I.O.U." |
| 2024 | 3 Body Problem | Collins | 5 episodes |
| Eric | Bruno | 4 episodes |
Behind the Camera: Writing and Directing
Besides acting, Gerard Monaco has also worked behind the scenes! In 2007, he was nominated for a special award called the BBC New Talent New Filmmaker Award. This was for his short film called The Crusader, which he both wrote and directed himself. This shows he's not just a great actor, but also a talented filmmaker!
