Jacob Fortune-Lloyd

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (born 18 January 1988) is a talented English actor widely recognized for his diverse range of roles in both television and film. Some of his most notable performances include his portrayals of Francis Weston in the BBC series Wolf Hall (2015), Francesco Salviati in the historic television series Medici (2018), and Townes in the critically acclaimed Netflix chess period drama The Queen's Gambit (2020). He has demonstrated his skill and versatility through other significant roles such as Grigory Petrov in The Great (2023), detective Charles Whiteman in Bodies (2023), and the iconic Brian Epstein in Midas Man (2024). Additionally, Fortune-Lloyd has also showcased his talents on the big screen, starring in films such as Crooked House (2017), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), and See How They Run (2021). Fortune-Lloyd was born in the West London Borough of Hillingdon, and is of Jewish descent. In his early life, he attended St. Anne's College at Oxford University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature. To further refine his performance skills, he trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2014, performing in various plays as a student. His professional acting career has involved roles in numerous Royal Shakespeare Company productions, and his work extends across theatre, television, and film. Most recently, he was named in Screen International's 'Stars of Tomorrow', reflecting his ongoing contributions and success in the acting world.