ACTOR
Frank Dillane
- Known for
- The Essex Serpent (2022), Joan (2024), Astral (2018), Papadopoulos & Sons (2012)
16 archived facts 3 topics 1 source Last reviewed Oct 2026
Frank Dillane is an actor best known for The Essex Serpent, Joan and Astral.
All facts (16)
- #001
Frank Dillane is the son of actor Stephen Dillane and actress Naomi Wirthner.
- #002
He naturally has brown eyes and had to wear blue contact lenses for the role of Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
- #003
He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where he completed a three-year Bachelor of Arts in acting (2010-2013).
- #004
He and his brother Seamus are the sons of actress Naomi Wirthner and Game of Thrones actor Stephen Dillane.
- #005
He is the lead singer and bass guitarist of his own band, Tinker Wright.
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He has various musical talents: singing (baritone), and he plays the recorder and the violin.
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He has a younger brother named Seamus.
- #008
He screen-tested for the lead role in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). The role ultimately went to Andrew Garfield.
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He is taking the "BA (Hons) Acting" course at RADA. 2013 is his graduation year.
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He graduated from Michael Hall School in East Sussex in June 2009.
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He has his own band called Tinker Wright in East Sussex.
- #012
Special skills: Stage Combat (BASSC Distinction); a good ear for accents; Singing: Bass.
- #013
He made his film debut at the age of six, playing Christopher Henderson in the 1997 film Welcome to Sarajevo.
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The Strokes, Babyshambles, The Beatles, The Smiths and Bob Dylan are his favorite musicians.
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He has two small birthmarks in the middle of his left cheek.
- #016
He and Georgina Leonidas appeared in the 2012 family film Papadopoulos & Sons (2012).
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