Phil Dunster Explained

Phil Dunster
Birth Name:Philip James Dunster
Birth Date:31 March 1992
Birth Place:Northampton, England
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2012–present
Alma Mater:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Philip James Dunster (born 31 March 1992)[1] is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the Sky One drama Strike Back (2017–2018), the Channel 4 science fiction series Humans (2018), the ITV comedy-drama The Trouble with Maggie Cole (2020), the Apple TV+ sports series Ted Lasso (2020–2023), and the Amazon Prime thriller The Devil's Hour (2022). For his role in Ted Lasso, Dunster was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2023.[2]

Early life

Dunster was born in Northampton.[3] He attended Leighton Park School in Reading, where he served as Head Boy.[4] [5] He played rugby as a child, though he realised at the age of fifteen that he was too small after a failed trial for London Irish. He also considered following in the footsteps of his father and brother and joining the military.[6] He went on to train at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in 2014.[7]

Career

In 2015, Dunster played Claudio in the Reading Theatre production of Much Ado About Nothing, made his television debut in the Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, and played Dickie Baker in the low budget film The Rise of the Krays, a role he would reprise in its sequel the following year The Fall of the Krays.

Dunster starred as Arthur in Pink Mist at the Bristol Old Vic and Bush Theatre in London,[8] for which he received an affiliate Laurence Olivier Award nomination in 2016. That same year, he appeared in The Entertainer at the Garrick Theatre[9] and two episodes of the Sky One crime drama Stan Lee's Lucky Man.

From 2017 to 2018, Dunster was in the main cast of Strike Back as Lance Corporal Will Jensen for its sixth series, also known as , also on Sky One. He had recurring roles in the Sky Atlantic drama Save Me as BJ McGory and the third series of the Channel 4 science fiction series Humans as Tristan. He also appeared in the films Megan Leavey, Murder on the Orient Express, and All Is True. In 2019, he appeared in the Sky Atlantic miniseries Catherine the Great as well as the films Judy and The Good Liar.

In 2020, Dunster began starring as Jamie Tartt in the Apple TV+ sports comedy Ted Lasso.[10] He also played Jamie Cole on the ITV comedy-drama The Trouble with Maggie Cole[11] [12] and appeared in the BBC One three-parter Dracula. He played Mike Stevens in the 2022 Amazon Prime thriller The Devil's Hour.

Personal life

Dunster is a lifelong football fan, supporting AFC Wimbledon.[13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013The Film-Maker's SonBig Robbie
2015The Rise of the KraysDickie Baker
ShadowsJoggerShort film
2016The Fall of the KraysDickie Baker
2017Megan LeaveyColetta
Murder on the Orient ExpressColonel John Armstrong
2018All Is TrueHenry, the Student
2019JudyBen
The Good LiarRoy Courtnay
2022PragmaJack HurtShort film; also producer[14]
PandaTBAShort film[15]
TBAPicture ThisTBARomantic comedy[16]
TBAIdiomatic AlexShort film; also writer and director

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015–2017CatastropheNico2 episodes
2016Stan Lee's Lucky ManJC2 episodes
2017BenidormRyan1 episode
Man in an Orange ShirtBruno1 episode
2017–2018Strike BackLance Corporal Will JensenMain role, 8 episodes
2018Save MeBJ McGoryRecurring role, 5 episodes
HumansTristanRecurring role, 6 episodes
No OffenceChief Inspector Pembroke2 episodes
2019Catherine the GreatAndrey RazumovskyMiniseries, 2 episodes
2020DraculaQuincey MorrisMiniseries, 1 episode
The Trouble with Maggie ColeJamie ColeMain role, 6 episodes
2020–2023Ted LassoJamie TarttMain role, 34 episodes
2022Ten PercentJordan O’Connor1 episode
2022–presentThe Devil's HourMike Stevens[17] Main role
2023Hannah Waddingham: Home for ChristmasSelfTV Special
TBASurfaceQuinn[18] Season 2

Stage

YearTitleRoleWriterDirectorVenue
2015Much Ado About NothingClaudioWilliam ShakespeareHal ChambersReading Between the Lines Theatre Company (now RABBLE Theatre)
2016Pink MistArthurOwen SheersGeorge Mann and John RetallackBush Theatre and Bristol Old Vic
The EntertainerGrahamJohn OsborneRob AshfordKenneth Branagh Theatre Company at the Garrick Theatre
2024Oklahoma!Curly McLainRodgers and HammersteinBill DeamerTheatre Royal, Drury Lane[19]

Awards and nominations

Year AwardCategoryWorkResult Ref.
2016Laurence Olivier AwardsOutstanding Achievement in an Affiliate TheatrePink Mist[21]
2017Off West End AwardsBest Male Performance in a Play
2021Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesTed Lasso[22]
2022Screen Actors Guild Awards[23]
2023Just About Write AwardsOutstanding Supporting Performance - Comedy[24]
Online Film & Television Association awardsBest Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[25]
2024Hollywood Creative Alliance TV AwardsBest Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy[26]
Critics' Choice AwardsBest Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[27]
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[28]
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series[29]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phil DUNSTER . Companies House . 30 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Moreau . Jordan . Schneider . Michael . July 12, 2023 . Emmys 2023: The Complete Nominations List . July 12, 2023 . Variety.
  3. News: Hawgood. Alex. 2021-09-08. Meathead of 'Ted Lasso' Wanted to Play Rugby. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-09-26. 0362-4331.
  4. News: Former Reading pupil nominated for prestigious Olivier award, 19 March 2016 . 29 April 2020 . Berkshire Live.
  5. Web site: OL actor Phil Dunster supports LP@Home. Leighton Park. 23 April 2020. 17 November 2022.
  6. Web site: Ted Lasso's Phil Dunster on Playing Lovable Bad Boy Jamie Tartt: 'He's a Lot Softer on the Inside'. 2021-09-26. PEOPLE.com. en.
  7. News: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - Phil Dunster . 29 April 2020 . Bristol Old Vic.
  8. News: Pink Mist . 29 April 2020 . Bush Theatre.
  9. News: Interview with Phil Dunster, 22 August 2016 . 29 April 2020 . Official London Theatre.
  10. Web site: Phil Dunster - Rotten Tomatoes. 2020-08-20. www.rottentomatoes.com. en.
  11. News: The Trouble with Maggie Cole Press Pack . 29 April 2020 . ITV.
  12. News: Meet the cast of ITV's The Trouble with Maggie Cole, 11 March 2020 . 29 April 2020 . Radio Times.
  13. Web site: 2021-09-21. 'Ted Lasso' and its Cristiano Ronaldo moment: How the hit show goes for realistic soccer. 2021-09-26. ESPN.com. en.
  14. Web site: Pragma . Tribeca . 13 July 2023.
  15. Web site: Panda . Festival Formula . 1 August 2023.
  16. Web site: Echebiri . Makuochi . March 22, 2024 . Prime Video's New Rom-Com Nabs 'Bridgerton' and 'After' Stars As Its Leads . Collider.
  17. Web site: Prime Video Confirms Two More Series of The Hit UK Original Thriller The Devil's Hour . Amazon Studios . 13 July 2023.
  18. Web site: 'Ted Lasso' Star Phil Dunster's Role in 'Surface' Season 2 at Apple Revealed . Variety . 13 July 2023.
  19. https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/phil-dunster-and-zizi-strallen-to-star-in-oklahoma-concert-at-theatre-royal-drury-lane_1589112/ Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen to star in Oklahoma! concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
  20. @LoreScribes (24 June 2023). Web site: Regarding issues with info seen in THE GAMES BEGIN trailer, it was confirmed that these should not be taken as canon. Max Bot's VA was also confirmed as Phil Dunster. . (Tweet) – via Twitter. Information from Q&A with narrative lead Riot ParmCheesy (Joseph K.) in the Valorant Lore/Art Discord server . 13 July 2023.
  21. News: Olivier Winners 2016. 29 April 2020. Official London Theatre.
  22. Web site: 2021 SAG Awards: The Complete Nominations List. 4 February 2021.
  23. Web site: SAG Awards 2022: The full list of nominees. 13 January 2022.
  24. Web site: Just About Write Awards.
  25. Web site: Online Film & Television Association 2023 awards. Online Film & Television Association. October 16, 2023.
  26. Web site: Hollywood Creative Alliance Reveals the Nominees for the 2023 HCA TV Awards Streaming Edition . Hollywood Creative Alliance. July 12, 2023.
  27. Web site: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Beef' and More Win Big at Critics Choice Awards 2024: See the Full List of Winners . 2024-01-15 . Peoplemag . en.
  28. [75th Primetime Emmy Awards]
  29. Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®. . January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024.