Jamie Campbell Bower facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jamie Campbell Bower
Campbell Bower in 2022
Born	James Metcalfe Campbell Bower (1988-11-22) 22 November 1988 (age 36) London, England
Occupation	Actor singer
Years active	2007–present
Partner(s)	Bonnie Wright (2009–2012) Lily Collins (2012–2018)
Musical career
Genres	Rock alternative rock indie rock punk rock post-hardcore hardcore punk (with COUNTERFEIT.) country rock blues dark music folk rock (solo career)
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Xtra Mile Recordings Republic Records Five To One Music

Jamie Campbell Bower (born James Metcalfe Campbell Bower on 22 November 1988) is an actor and singer from England. He started his film career in 2007. His first big role was in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Jamie also appeared in The Twilight Saga movies from 2009 to 2012. He played a young Gellert Grindelwald in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018). He was also in the TV shows Camelot (2011) and Will (2017).

From 2015 to 2020, Jamie was the lead singer of the band Counterfeit. After that, he began making music as a solo artist. In 2022, he became very well known for playing Henry Creel / Vecna in the fourth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things. His acting in this role was highly praised.

Early Life and Interests

Jamie Campbell Bower was born in London, England. His mother works as a music manager. His father works for the Gibson Guitar Corporation, a famous guitar company.

From a young age, Jamie loved music and performing. He started playing the violin when he was a child. He learned using a special teaching method called the Suzuki method. He went to Bedales School in Hampshire. He was also a member of the National Youth Music Theatre and the National Youth Theatre. These groups help young people learn about acting and music.

Acting Career Highlights

Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Kevin Zegers at the 2013 WonderCon

Jamie Campbell Bower started his acting career thanks to a friend, Laura Michelle Kelly. She suggested him to her agent.

In 2007, he acted in Tim Burton's movie Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He played the character Anthony Hope. In 2008, he appeared in the films RocknRolla and Winter in Wartime. He also starred in the 2009 TV show The Prisoner.

Jamie played the vampire Caius Volturi in The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) and the Twilight: Breaking Dawn movies. He also played a young Gellert Grindelwald in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010). He played this role again in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018). In 2011, he starred as King Arthur in the TV series Camelot.

In 2013, Jamie played Jace Wayland in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. This movie was based on The Mortal Instruments book series by Cassandra Clare. In 2015, he joined the musical Bend It Like Beckham in London's West End.

In 2017, he was in the TNT series Will. He played Christopher Marlowe, a famous poet. Jamie said that his character was a "naughty boy" who was interested in death and magic.

Since 2015, Jamie has also voiced Skiff in the Thomas & Friends cartoons. He has been in the TV show, home videos, and the movie Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure.

In 2022, Jamie Campbell Bower starred as Henry Creel / One / Vecna in season four of the Netflix series Stranger Things. It took up to eight hours each day to apply the special makeup for his role. His performance was highly praised by critics and fans.

Music Career Journey

Jamie Campbell Bower was once the lead singer of a band called The Darling Buds. This band did not release any albums and broke up in 2015.

After that, Jamie became the lead singer for the band Counterfeit. They released their first album in 2017 and toured the United States. In November 2020, Jamie announced that the band was splitting up. He then started releasing music as a solo artist.

Jamie has said he enjoys writing country songs because of their structure. He also mentioned that he finds it easier to sing with an American-sounding accent. He is a baritone, which means he has a deep singing voice. On April 1, 2024, he announced a new band called BloodMagic with musician Kyle Adams.

Musical Influences

Jamie Campbell Bower has often shared who inspires his music. In a 2019 interview, he said that artists like Placebo, Deftones, Blur, Oasis, and Marilyn Manson have influenced his career.

Modelling Work

Early in his career, Jamie worked as a part-time model. He has since modeled for several well-known fashion brands. In 2013, he was part of Burberry's campaign for spring/summer 2014. He also posed for Dolce & Gabbana and Dior in 2016.

In 2017, he modeled for Hugo Boss's Fall/Winter 2017 Campaign. In 2018, he was featured by Fendi. He also did a photoshoot for Flaunt Magazine with model Erika Linder. In February 2024, he walked the runway for Tom Ford during Milan Fashion Week. Jamie is also a model for Saint Laurent.

Personal Life

Jamie Campbell Bower lives in Los Angeles. He has a younger brother named Sam, who was also in the band COUNTERFEIT. Jamie has a mild form of dyslexia, which means he sometimes has difficulty with reading.

In 2010, Jamie was dating actress Bonnie Wright, whom he met while filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. They got engaged in 2011 but ended their engagement in 2012. From 2012 to 2018, he had an on-off relationship with actress Lily Collins.

Focus on Well-being

Jamie Campbell Bower has openly talked about his journey with mental well-being. In 2019, he shared that being honest about feelings like guilt, shame, or sadness is very important. He said that expressing these feelings, even when it's hard, is the most important thing to do. The band Counterfeit released a song called It Gets Better about this topic.

In 2022, Jamie shared on Twitter that he had previously spent time in a mental health hospital. He also spoke about his journey to staying healthy. Many organizations that help with mental health praised him for his honesty. In September 2022, he explained that he grew up with anxiety. He also mentioned that he has been working on his well-being for many years. On March 5, 2024, he celebrated nine years of staying healthy. He later clarified on his Tumblr profile that he has been completely healthy since July 16, 2019.

Discography

Counterfeit Discography

Solo Discography

Singles

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Appearances

Theatre Performances

Music Videos

Awards and Recognition

See also

In Spanish: Jamie Campbell Bower para niños