Harry Lawtey

Actor

British Oxford, England, UK Scorpio 6' 2" (188 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth26/10/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceOxford, England, UK
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Harry Lawtey

23/01/2026

Harry Lawtey starred in Under Salt Marsh, a drama that was set to air on Sky Atlantic. The series was announced as coming to the channel the following week, marking one of his most recent television lead roles.

04/04/2025

Mr Burton, a UK biopic in which Harry Lawtey plays the young Richard Burton, opened in UK cinemas. The film also stars Toby Jones and Lesley Manville, and it traces Burton's schooldays in Wales. Lawtey received a BAFTA Cymru Awards 2025 nomination for Actor for the role.

20/02/2025

Reports confirmed that Harry Lawtey would not return for the fourth season of HBO's Industry. He had played Robert Spearing across the first three seasons, and the show's producers said his departure followed the character's storyline.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHarry James C. Lawtey
Other Names
  • Harry Carter
  • Harry Lawtrey
Famous Role'Harvey Dent' in the film Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2" (188 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorDark Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

High School
  • Hurtwood House, Surrey, England (2015)
  • Sylvia Young Theatre School, London
College/UniversityDrama Centre London (2018)
DegreeA degree in Drama

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherDick Lawtey (retired military aircraft engineer)
MotherLins Lawtey (sales administrator at M. E. Muller Ltd.)
SiblingsGeorge Lawtey (elder) (lead YDP coach at Bristol City Football Club)

Career

Debut
FilmCity of Tiny Lights (2016) as 'Charlie Benson'
TVWizards vs Aliens (2012) as 'Young Mark' (CBBC)
Notable Works
  • Casualty (2013) as ‘Jay Green’
  • Chuggington (2015) - voice artist
  • The Country Wife (2018) at the Chichester Festival Theatre
  • Gently Down the Stream (2019) at Park Theatre
  • Marcella (2018) as ‘Andrew’
  • Industry (2020) as ‘Robert Spearing’
  • Benediction (2021) as ‘Bobby Andrews’
  • The Pale Blue Eye (2022) as ‘Artemus Marquis’
  • You & Me (2023) as ‘Ben’
  • Joker: Folie à Deux as ‘Harvey Dent’
  • Mr Burton (2025) as ‘young Richard Burton’
  • Words of War (upcoming)
  • The Letter for the King (2020) - Netflix series
  • Industry (2020–2024) as ‘Robert Spearing’
  • Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) as ‘Harvey Dent’
  • Under Salt Marsh (2026) on Sky Atlantic
  • Billion Dollar Spy (upcoming) opposite Russell Crowe, a Cold War thriller from Walden Media
RecognitionHis performance in 'Joker: Folie à Deux' earned him widespread acclaim.
Awards and Nominations
BAFTA Cymru Awards 2025Nominated for Actor in Mr Burton

Favourites

FoodPeanut Butter and Jam Toast
ActressJennifer Aniston
TV ShowsThe Last of Us (2023)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/harry_lawtey/
Twitterhttps://x.com/Harry_lawtey

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Harry grew up in Cyprus after relocating from the UK at the age of 4 due to his father's job transfer.
2. He spent a significant part of his childhood living on a British military base in Cyprus.
3. As a child, he learned about preparing rescue helicopters by accompanying his father to the airfield.
4. At 13, he realized his passion for acting after playing 'Artful Dodger' in Oliver! at a local amphitheater.
5. Despite financial challenges, his family encouraged him to audition for the Sylvia Young Theatre School, where he later got accepted.
6. While attending Sylvia Young Theatre School, he studied academics early in the week and focused on arts towards the weekend.
7. He later lived on the streets of Camden Town with a friend, exploring the local dining scene.
8. Harry worked as a voice artist for the animated series ‘Chuggington’ which aired on CBeebies.
9. He has participated in theatrical productions like 'The Country Wife' and 'Gently Down the Stream'.
10. His love for music often sees him playing the guitar.
11. Coming from a football-loving family, he initially had a passion for the sport before embarking on his acting career.

Also born on 26 October

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