Francis Lovehall is a Jamaican actor based in London.
Francis Lovehall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jamaica |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Television | Small Axe Champion |
Early life
editLovehall was born and raised in Jamaica.[1] He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2019.[2]
Career
editIn 2020 Lovehall could be seen playing Reggie alongside Micheal Ward in Steve McQueen's Lovers Rock, part of his Small Axe anthology series.[3][4]
In 2022 Lovehall appeared in Red Pitch at the Bush Theatre from Tyrell Williams.[5][6] In October 2022, Lovehall was nominated for his performance in the Emerging Talent category at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his performance in Red Pitch.[7]
In June 2023, Lovehall plays Laurent in musical television series Champion by Candice Carty-Williams, for BBC One.[8][9]
In March 2023, he was cast in Steven Knight 1880s-set drama television series A Thousand Blows.[10][11]
In December 2023, he could be seen in the Baby Keem film The Melodic Blue.[12]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Small Axe | Reggie | Episode Lovers Rock |
| 2022 | Death on the Nile | Allerton Mcnaught | Film |
| 2022 | His Dark Materials | Samuel | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Champion | Laurent | Series |
| 2024 | Masters of the Air | Capt. Wendell Oliver Pruitt | Series |
| Criminal Record | Jason Reeve | 2 episodes | |
| TBA | † A Thousand Blows | Alec | Series |
References
edit- ^ "Francis Lovehall". Sue Terry Voices. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Francis Lovehall". Rada.ac.uk. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "BFI London Film Festival 2020 adds Steve McQueen's 'Lovers Rock'". Screen Daily. September 23, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 3, 2020). "New York Film Festival Sets Steve McQueen's 'Lovers Rock' For Opening Night; Drive-Ins, Virtual Showings To Supplement Possible Lincoln Center Screenings". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Wiegand, Chris (May 1, 2022). "The best theatre to stream this month: Red Pitch, Constellations and more". The Guardian. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Clive (February 22, 2022). "Red Pitch review — a promising debut about football, friendship and gentrification". The Times. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Elliott, Jo (October 21, 2022). "Evening Standard Theatre Awards: 'Oklahoma!' Revival Tops Nominations". Indiependent.co.uk. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (July 25, 2022). "Netflix Boards BBC Drama 'Champion' From 'Queenie' Writer Candice Carty-Williams". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (28 June 2023). "Meet the cast of Champion". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (March 16, 2023). "The Crown' Star Erin Doherty Boards Disney+ Period Drama 'A Thousand Blows'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Hibbs, James (March 16, 2023). "More stars announced for Stephen Graham drama from Peaky Blinders creator". Radio Times. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (28 November 2023). "Baby Keem Navigates 'The Melodic Blue' in New Trailer". Complex.com. Retrieved 10 February 2024.