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Jacob Anderson
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Anderson at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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Jacob Basil Anderson
18 June 1990 Bristol, England
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| Other names | Raleigh Ritchie |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Aisling Loftus
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| Children | 2 |
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Jacob Basil Anderson (born June 18, 1990) is a talented British actor and musician. You might know him best as Grey Worm from the popular TV show Game of Thrones. He also stars as Louis in Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and appeared in Doctor Who. As a musician, he goes by the name Raleigh Ritchie. His music mixes soul and hip-hop, and he has released two albums, You're a Man Now, Boy and Andy.
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Early life
Jacob Anderson grew up in Bristol, England, with his two younger sisters. His father has Afro-Caribbean roots. When he was 17, Jacob moved to London to start his music career.
Acting career
Jacob Anderson has been in many TV shows and films. He played Angelo in the movie 4.3.2.1. and Simon in the TV drama Injustice. He also had a small role in Outnumbered and appeared in an episode of Skins. Jacob also acted in plays like King Lear and War Horse.
In 2012, Anderson joined the cast of HBO's Game of Thrones. He played Grey Worm, the brave leader of Daenerys Targaryen's Unsullied army. He was a main character in the show until it ended in 2019. In 2013, he played Dean Thomas in the drama Broadchurch.
More recently, in 2021, he joined the cast of Doctor Who for its 13th series. In 2021, he was cast as Louis de Pointe du Lac in the AMC TV series Interview with the Vampire. Critics have praised his acting in this show, noting his ability to show a wide range of emotions.
Music career
Early music
In 2006, Jacob Anderson sang on a song called "The PL" by Typesun. He also recorded a song with Plan B for the Adulthood movie soundtrack.
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You're a Man Now, Boy
In 2013, Anderson signed with Columbia Records. He released a free three-song album called The Middle Child under his music name, Raleigh Ritchie. A second album, Black and Blue, came out in 2014.
Raleigh Ritchie's music is inspired by artists like Erykah Badu, David Bowie, and Stevie Wonder. His song "Stronger Than Ever" became popular in 2014, reaching number 30 on the UK Singles Chart. He also toured with singer George Ezra.
His first full album, You're a Man Now, Boy, was released on February 26, 2016. It reached number 32 on the UK Albums Chart. He also sang on the song "Don't Cry For Me" from Stormzy's album Gang Signs & Prayer in 2017.
Andy
On May 6, 2020, Anderson released a new song called "Aristocrats." This song, along with "Time In A Tree," was part of his second album, Andy. The album was released on June 26, 2020.
In July 2021, he released another song called "Say What You Mean." Anderson explained that he writes songs to express his feelings. He hopes his music helps others feel less alone. This song was followed by "Lucky."
Dead Ends and Diversions
On May 31, 2024, he released a new song called "Love Is Dumb." This song announced his upcoming album Dead Ends and Diversions, which is set to be released on July 26, 2024. On June 28, 2024, he released the song "Security."
Personal life
In December 2018, Jacob Anderson married actress Aisling Loftus. They had been together for about seven years. They have two daughters, with their first daughter born in 2020. Jacob and his family live in West London.
Discography
- You're a Man Now, Boy (2016)
- Andy (2020)
Awards and nominations
Jacob Anderson has received several awards and nominations for his acting and music. He won the People's Choice for Best Ensemble at the IGN TV of the Year Awards in 2019 for his role in Game of Thrones. He has also been nominated for awards like the Black Reel Awards and Critics' Choice Super Award for his performance in Interview with the Vampire. For his music, he was nominated for Best Newcomer at the MOBO Awards in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Jacob Anderson para niños
