Dominic Sherwood

Dominic Sherwood is an English actor and model recognized for his roles in genre television and film, including ‘Shadowhunters’ and ‘Vampire Academy’. After gaining initial recognition as Christian Ozera in the 2014 satirical horror film ‘Vampire Academy’, Dominic Sherwood went on to build a compelling career across film and television. His professional acting debut came in 2010 as Jack Simmons in the third season of ‘The Cut,’ followed by a guest role in ‘Sadie J’ in 2011. Sherwood made his feature film debut as a young Mick Jagger in the 2012 drama ‘Not Fade Away.’ His rising profile led to an appearance in Taylor Swift’s music video for her hit single ‘Style’ in February 2015, further broadening his reach.

A significant turning point in Sherwood’s career arrived in April 2015 when he was cast as the lead, Jace Herondale, in the Freeform fantasy drama series ‘Shadowhunters.’ This adaptation of ‘The Mortal Instruments’ book series became a breakout success, solidifying his position as a prominent talent in the genre. During his tenure on ‘Shadowhunters,’ he concurrently expanded his filmography, featuring in the thriller ‘Billionaire Ransom’ in 2016. He continued this momentum with a starring role in the horror-thriller ‘Don’t Sleep,’ released in 2017. Sherwood continued to diversify his roles, joining the cast of the dark fantasy TV series ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’ in a recurring capacity as Kurt in 2020.

This venture highlights Sherwood’s continued engagement with his fan base and his readiness to explore new avenues within the entertainment landscape.