Leon Wadham facts for kids

Leon Wadham (born in 1989) is an actor, writer, and director from New Zealand. He is well-known for his roles in the movie Under the Mountain (2009), the comedy TV show Go Girls (2013), and the fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (which started in 2022) on Amazon Prime.

About Leon Wadham's Early Life

Leon Wadham grew up in Karori, Wellington, New Zealand. He went to Karori Normal School and Onslow College. From 2009 to 2011, he studied acting at Toi Whakaari Drama School. He earned a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts (Acting). In his last year of training, he also won the Museum Art Hotel Scholarship Award.

Leon Wadham's Acting and Directing Career

Leon Wadham started acting when he was young. His first TV appearance was in 2000, in the sci-fi series The Tribe. After finishing his studies, he also became a filmmaker. He began writing and directing short films, TV shows, and plays in 2013.

In 2009, Wadham played Ricky in the fantasy movie Under the Mountain. This film was based on a popular book. In 2013, he joined the main cast of the fifth season of the comedy-drama Go Girls, where he played Levi Hirsh. He also had a supporting role in the crime drama The Bad Seed in 2019.

In 2020, he was cast in the Amazon Prime TV series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This show first aired in 2022. He plays a character named Kemen, who is Pharazôn's son. This character was created just for the TV series.

Leon Wadham's Personal Life

In 2022, Leon Wadham lived in Auckland, New Zealand. In 2023, he moved to London, England.

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In Spanish: Leon Wadham para niños