Leo Woodall

Biography

Leo Vincent Woodall (born September 14, 1996) is an English actor whose career has rapidly gained international attention for his roles in major television series.

Biography and Background

Early Life and Education: Born in Shepherd's Bush, West London, Woodall comes from a family with a background in acting, including his father, stepfather, and grandmother. Despite this, he initially wanted to pursue a career in sports before deciding to pursue acting at the age of 19 after watching the series Peaky Blinders. He trained at the Arts Educational School (ArtsEd), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in acting in 2019.

Career Start: Woodall began his professional career shortly after graduation. His television debut was a guest appearance in a 2019 episode of the BBC One medical soap opera Holby City. He also had a feature film debut in Cherry (2021).

Career Breakthroughs and Notable Work

Woodall's career saw a significant rise with two key television roles that brought him widespread recognition:

The White Lotus (2022): He joined the main cast of the second season of the HBO satirical anthology series, playing the role of Jack, a young man from Essex. His performance contributed to the ensemble cast winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

One Day (2024): He starred in his first leading role as Dexter Mayhew in the Netflix romantic drama miniseries, an adaptation of the novel of the same name. This role earned him critical acclaim for his portrayal of the romantic lead.

Following these successes, his career has seen him take on further prominent roles:

Citadel (2023): He had a recurring role as Duke in the Amazon Prime series.

Prime Target (2025): He starred as Edward Brooks, a lead role as a mathematician in the Apple TV+ thriller series.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025): He starred in the romantic comedy, playing a new love interest for the titular character.

Upcoming Projects: His future credits include roles in the film Nuremberg.

Woodall's work showcases his ability to move across genres, quickly establishing him as a sought-after talent in both film and television.