Stephen Moyer
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Moyer in October 2013
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| Born | Stephen John Emery 11 October 1969 Brentwood, Essex, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor and director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Paquin (2010-present) |
| Children | 4 |
Stephen Moyer (born Stephen John Emery; 11 October 1969)[1] is an English film and television actor and director who is best known as vampire Bill Compton in the HBO series True Blood.[2] Moyer's first television role was in 1993 as Philip Masefield in the TV adaptation of the play Conjugal Rites, written by actor/playwright Roger Hall.[3][4] This was followed by the television film Lord of Misrule, filmed in Fowey, Cornwall, which also featured Richard Wilson, Emily Mortimer and Prunella Scales. In 1997, Moyer made his big-screen debut landing the lead role in the film adaptation of the long-running comic strip Prince Valiant by Hal Foster, working alongside Ron Perlman and Katherine Heigl.[5][6]
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Early life and career
Moyer was born in Brentwood, Essex. He attended St Martin's School, a comprehensive school in Hutton, Essex, and graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[7] He became Brentwood Theatre's first patron in October 2007, especially supporting their "Reaching Out, Building On" campaign to help fund the 2008 completion of backstage facilities.[8]
After graduating from LAMDA, Moyer worked in theatre for five years. He worked with the National Theatre Wales, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Oxford Stage Company, work which included going on tour and playing Romeo in productions of Romeo and Juliet. He then made the transition to television and film.[9]
Personal life
In August 2009, Moyer became engaged to actress Anna Paquin, who played his character's love interest in the HBO series True Blood. They had been dating since filming the series pilot in 2007.[10] The couple married on 21 August 2010 at a private residence in Malibu, California.[11] Moyer and Paquin have a son, Charlie, and a daughter, Poppy, who are fraternal twins born in September 2012.[12][13][14] The family resides in Venice, Los Angeles.[15]
Moyer also has a son, Billy, born in 2000 and daughter, Lilac, born in 2002.[16][17][18]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Prince Valiant | Prince Valiant | |
| 1998 | Comic Act | Danny | |
| 2000 | Quills | Prouix, the Architect | |
| 2001 | Trinity | Brach | |
| Princess of Thieves | Prince Phillip | ||
| 2004 | Deadlines | Alex Randal | |
| 2005 | Undiscovered | Mick Benson | |
| 2007 | 88 Minutes | Guy LaForge | |
| Alternate Endings | Editor | ||
| 2008 | Restraint | Andrew | |
| 2010 | Open House | Josh | |
| 2011 | Priest | Owen Pace | |
| The Caller | John Guidi | ||
| The Double | Brutus | ||
| 2012 | The Barrens[19] | Richard Vineyard | |
| 2013 | Evidence | Detective Reese | |
| Devil's Knot | John Fogelman |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | Conjugal Rites | Philip Masefield | 13 episodes |
| 1995 | Castles | Martin Franks | 16 episodes |
| 1996 | Lord of Misrule | Olly | TV film |
| Cadfael | Godwin | Episode: "A Morbid Taste for Bones" | |
| 1997 | A Touch of Frost | D.C. Burton | Episode: "Penny for the Guy" |
| The Grand | Stephen Bannerman | 8 Episodes | |
| 1998 | Ultraviolet | Jack Beresford | Episode: "Habeas Corpus" Episode: "Persona Non Grata" |
| 1999 | Highlander: The Raven | Jeremy Dexter | Episode: "Thick as Thieves" |
| Midsomer Murders | Christopher Wainwright | Episode: "Death in Disguise" | |
| Life Support | Dr. Tom Scott | Unknown episodes | |
| Cold Feet | Nick Marsden | Episode: No. 2.5 | |
| 2000 | The Secret | Marcel Birkstead | TV film |
| Sunburn | Trevor Watts | Episode: No. 2.1 | |
| Peak Practice | Chris Rhodes | Episode: "Hit and Run" | |
| 2001 | Princess of Thieves | Prince Philip | TV film |
| Men Only | Jason | TV film | |
| Uprising | Simcha Rotem (nom de guerre: Kazik) | TV film | |
| 2002 | Menace | Mark | TV film |
| 2003 | Perfect | Mark | TV film |
| Entrusted | David Quatermain | TV film | |
| 2004 | NY-LON | Michael Antonioni | 7 Episodes |
| The Final Quest | Young Danny Duke | TV film | |
| 2005 | Waking the Dead | Steven Hunt | Episode: "Undertow: Part 1" |
| 2006 | Casualty | Dr. Mark Ellis | Episode: "Waste of Space" |
| 2007 | Lilies | Mr. Brazendale | 8 Episodes |
| The Starter Wife | Sam | 6 Episodes | |
| Empathy | Jimmy Collins | TV film | |
| 2008–2014 | True Blood | Bill Compton | Regular |
| 2010 | Phineas and Ferb | Jared (voice) | "The Curse of Candace" |
| 2011 | Ice (2011 miniseries) | Simon Peterson | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Jan | Gery | 15 Episodes |
| 2013 | The Sound of Music Live! | Georg von Trapp | Live Television Special |
| 2015 | The Bastard Executioner | Milus Corbett | TV Series |
Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | True Blood | Satellite Award | Best TV Ensemble | Won |
| 2009 | True Blood | Scream Award | Best Actor in a Horror Movie or TV Show | Won[20] |
| 2009 | True Blood | Teen Choice Award | Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Nominated[21] |
| 2010 | True Blood | Saturn Award | Best Actor in Television | Nominated |
| 2010 | True Blood | Teen Choice Award | Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Nominated |
| 2010 | True Blood | Scream Award | Best Horror Actor | Nominated |
| 2010 | True Blood | Scream Award | Holy Sh*t! Scene of the Year | Won |
| 2010 | True Blood | Satellite Award | Best Actor in a TV Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2011 | True Blood | Saturn Award | Best Actor in Television | Won |
| 2011 | True Blood | Scream Award | Best Horror Actor | Nominated |
References
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- ↑ TV Guide (2008-10-9). "True Blood's Stephen Moyer Is Undead Sexy!" Retrieved on 2008-12-15.
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- ↑ "Stephen Moyer Featured in Venice Magazine" Retrieved on 2009-07-20.
- ↑ "True Blood – A love that never dies" Retrieved on 2009-08-05.
- ↑ "'True Blood' Co-Stars Get Hitched." Retrieved 2010-08-22.
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- ↑ "Exclusive: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer Get Married!" Retrieved 2010-08-22.
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- ↑ "TV: Scream 2009 Award Winners Announced" Retrieved on 2009-10-18.
- ↑ "New Teen Choice categories for 'True Blood,' 'Transformers'" Retrieved on 2009-07-09.
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