Harris Dickinson

Harris Dickinson was born on June 24, 1996, in Whipps Cross University Hospital, East London, and grew up in Highams Park. His interest in performing began at a young age, leading him to attend Raw Academy. In March 2014, he performed Pauline McLynn’s ‘Angels’ at the National Theatre. Early in his career, he also received funding to write and direct his first short film. At 17, Dickinson left school, where he had been studying film and theatre. He considered joining the Royal Marines before returning to theatre through the encouragement of his coach at RAW Academy in London.

Dickinson gained significant recognition for his starring role as Frankie, a young man navigating his sexuality in Brooklyn, in Eliza Hittman’s 2017 drama film “Beach Rats.” His performance in the film earned him critical acclaim, including a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead and the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor. This early success marked a turning point in his acting career, establishing him as a prominent new talent. Following this, he took on the main role of John Paul Getty III in the FX drama television series “Trust” in 2018, further showcasing his range as an actor.

Throughout the 2020s, Dickinson continued to build a diverse filmography. In 2021, he starred as Conrad Oxford in “The King’s Man,” which led to his first BAFTA Film Award nomination for the EE Rising Star Award. He then featured as Carl, a model on a cruise, in the 2022 Palme d’Or-winning film “Triangle of Sadness.” The same year, he appeared in “Where the Crawdads Sing” and “See How They Run.” His role as Bill Farrah in the 2023 FX on Hulu miniseries “A Murder at the End of the World” earned him a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In 2025, Dickinson made his feature film directorial debut with “Urchin,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won him the FIPRESCI Prize.