Lucien Laviscount facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lucien Laviscount
Laviscount in 2019
Born	Lucien Leon Laviscount (1992-06-09) 9 June 1992 (age 33) Burnley, Lancashire, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2002–present

Lucien Leon Laviscount (born June 9, 1992) is an English actor known for his roles in popular TV shows. You might recognize him as Alfie in the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

He first became known to audiences in the teen drama Grange Hill in 2007. He also appeared in the famous British shows Coronation Street in 2009 and Waterloo Road from 2010 to 2011.

Laviscount has also worked in American television. He played Earl Grey in the horror-comedy series Scream Queens and starred as Alexander Cabot in Katy Keene.

Early Life and Family

Lucien Laviscount was born in Burnley, a town in Lancashire, England. He grew up in a nearby village called Read, Ribble Valley. His father, Eugene, was a body builder with roots in Antigua, and his mother, Sonia, is English.

He went to Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe, where he earned 10 GCSEs. He also trained as an actor at Carol Godby's theatre workshop in Bury.

Acting Career

How He Got Started

Laviscount's career began when he was just ten years old. He appeared in an advertising campaign for the popular store Marks & Spencer. This led to roles in TV shows like Clocking Off and Johnny and the Bomb.

His big break came when he joined the cast of the BBC series Grange Hill as a regular character. After that, he was cast as Ben Richardson in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.

Rise to Fame

In 2010, Laviscount joined the show Waterloo Road as Jonah Kirby, a student. This role made him even more popular with young audiences. For a short time, he also tried a music career and released a single called "Dance With You" in 2012.

In 2015, he landed a main role in the American series Scream Queens as Earl Grey. From 2017 to 2018, he starred in the crime comedy show Snatch. In 2020, he played Alexander Cabot in the series Katy Keene.

Recent Work

In 2021, Laviscount joined the hit Netflix show Emily in Paris as Alfie, a charming banker from London who becomes a love interest for the main character, Emily. He became a main cast member in the show's third season.

In 2022, he starred in a three-part BBC comedy called Peacock. He also appeared in the 2024 movie This Time Next Year and was featured in the music video for the song Puntería by Shakira and Cardi B.

Other Activities

Business and Charity Work

Besides acting, Laviscount has opened two businesses in London with his partner, Zac Lichman: a café called The Shop NW10 and a restaurant called The Wealthy Beggar.

He is also involved in helping others. In 2010, he played in a charity soccer match for Sport Relief. He has also worked on a campaign to raise awareness about homelessness. In 2022, he played for the England team in Soccer Aid, another major charity soccer event.

Film and Television Roles

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Lucien Laviscount has been in.

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

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