Francis Lovehall

English actor
OccupationActorTelevisionSmall Axe
Champion

Francis Lovehall is a Jamaican actor based in London.

Early life

Lovehall was born and raised in Jamaica.[1] He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2019.[2]

Career

In 2020 Lovehall could be seen playing Reggie alongside Micheal Ward in Steve McQueen's Lovers Rock, part of his Small Axe anthology series.[3][4]

In 2022 Lovehall appeared in Red Pitch at the Bush Theatre from Tyrell Williams.[5][6] In October 2022, Lovehall was nominated for his performance in the Emerging Talent category at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his performance in Red Pitch.[7]

In June 2023, Lovehall plays Laurent in musical television series Champion by Candice Carty-Williams, for BBC One.[8][9]

In March 2023, he was cast in Steven Knight 1880s-set drama television series A Thousand Blows.[10][11]

In December 2023, he could be seen in the Baby Keem film The Melodic Blue.[12]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2020 Small Axe Reggie Episode Lovers Rock
2022 Death on the Nile Allerton Mcnaught Film
2022 His Dark Materials Samuel 1 episode
2023 Champion Laurent Series
2024 Masters of the Air Capt. Wendell Oliver Pruitt Series
Criminal Record Jason Reeve 2 episodes
TBA A Thousand Blows† Alec Series

References

  1. ^ "Francis Lovehall". Sue Terry Voices. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Francis Lovehall". Rada.ac.uk. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "BFI London Film Festival 2020 adds Steve McQueen's 'Lovers Rock'". Screen Daily. September 23, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 3, 2020). "New York Film Festival Sets Steve McQueen's 'Lovers Rock' For Opening Night; Drive-Ins, Virtual Showings To Supplement Possible Lincoln Center Screenings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Wiegand, Chris (May 1, 2022). "The best theatre to stream this month: Red Pitch, Constellations and more". The Guardian. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Davis, Clive (February 22, 2022). "Red Pitch review — a promising debut about football, friendship and gentrification". The Times. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  7. ^ Elliott, Jo (October 21, 2022). "Evening Standard Theatre Awards: 'Oklahoma!' Revival Tops Nominations". Indiependent.co.uk. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  8. ^ Goldbart, Max (July 25, 2022). "Netflix Boards BBC Drama 'Champion' From 'Queenie' Writer Candice Carty-Williams". Deadline. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  9. ^ Cormack, Morgan (28 June 2023). "Meet the cast of Champion". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  10. ^ Goldbart, Max (March 16, 2023). "The Crown' Star Erin Doherty Boards Disney+ Period Drama 'A Thousand Blows'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  11. ^ Hibbs, James (March 16, 2023). "More stars announced for Stephen Graham drama from Peaky Blinders creator". Radio Times. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  12. ^ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (28 November 2023). "Baby Keem Navigates 'The Melodic Blue' in New Trailer". Complex.com. Retrieved 10 February 2024.

External links

  • Francis Lovehall at IMDb