Louis Hynes facts for kids
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Louis Hynes
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Louis Oliver Hynes
9 October 2001 Oxford, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | A Series of Unfortunate Events The Great |
Louis Oliver Hynes is an English actor. He was born on October 9, 2001. Louis is famous for playing Klaus Baudelaire in the Netflix show A Series of Unfortunate Events. This show was on from 2017 to 2019. He also played Vlad in the first season of the Hulu series The Great in 2020.
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About Louis Hynes
Louis Hynes grew up in Oxford, England. He is the middle child of three. Louis enjoys playing the bass guitar when he is not acting. He lives with his parents, Andrew and Lisa Hynes, his older brother Milo, and younger sister Lara. Their home is just outside Oxford.
Helping Others
In March 2020, Louis shaved his head live on Instagram. He did this to raise money for The Trussell Trust. This organization helps run food banks across the United Kingdom.
Louis Hynes' Acting Journey
Louis Hynes started his acting career in an opera called Intermezzo. He played a character named Franzl. This performance was praised by many. He also appeared as Young Alaric in the History Channel's show Barbarians Rising.
Famous TV Roles
From 2017 to 2019, Louis starred as Klaus Baudelaire. This was in the Netflix mystery-drama series A Series of Unfortunate Events. The show had three seasons. In July 2017, he was in a new movie version of The Saint. This film was released on Netflix. He played the role of the young Simon Templar. This movie was filmed back in 2013.
In 2019, Louis was nominated for a Young Artist Award. This award recognizes young talent in entertainment. In 2020, he appeared in the Hulu series The Great. He played the character Vlad. Along with the main cast of The Great, he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. This nomination was for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2021.
Louis's Podcast
During the time of the COVID-19 quarantine, Louis started his own podcast. It was called "Louis' Lockdown Lowdown". He had many interesting guests on his show. Some of these guests included Amybeth McNulty, Declan McKenna, and Elle Fanning.
Louis Hynes' Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Barbarians Rising | Young Alaric | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | The Saint | Young Simon Templar | TV movie |
| 2017–2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Klaus Baudelaire | 3 seasons |
| 2020 | The Great | Vlad | Recurring role |
See also
In Spanish: Louis Hynes para niños
