Ed Westwick Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | June 27, 1987 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ed Westwick is an English actor, musician, model, director, producer, and voice artist. He is known for playing Charles “Chuck” Bass in The CW teen drama series Gossip Girl, Vincent Swan in the sitcom White Gold, Kent Grainger in the procedural drama series Wicked City, and Sonny Castillo in the crime comedy-drama series Snatch. Moreover, Ed has also been cast in many films including Son of Rambow, S. Darko, Last Flight, Bone in the Throat, Billionaire Ransom, 100 Feet, Romeo & Juliet, Freaks of Nature, Breaking and Entering, The Crash, Chalet Girl, J. Edgar, and Me, You, Madness.
Born Name
Edward Jack Peter Westwick
Nick Name
Ed
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Westwick attended Barclay Secondary School and post that North Hertfordshire College. He also opted to receive training from National Youth Theatre in London.
Occupation
Actor, Model, Musician, Director, Producer, Voice Artist
Family
- Father –Â Peter Westwick (University lecturer)
- Mother –Â Carole (Educational Psychologist)
- Siblings –Â He has 2 older brothers. One of them is Will Westwick.
- Others – Fred Westwick (Paternal Grandfather), Irene Heath (Paternal Grandmother), Thomas Blenkiron (Maternal Grandfather), Alice Elizabeth Cadby (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Ed Westwick has been repped by –
- Affirmative Entertainment
- Emptage Hallett, Talent and Literary Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
Genre
Pop, Pop/ rock
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Independent
Net Worth
His net worth had been $6 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ed Westwick has dated –
- Kristina Cohen – He was romantically involved with actor Kristina Cohen in the past.
- Alison Mosshart (2008) – It was RUMORed that he had an affair with American singer and songwriter Alison Mosshart in August 2008.
- Drew Barrymore (2008) – It was RUMORed that he had a fling with American actor Drew Barrymore in September 2008 as they were spotted at Kings of Leon after-party.
- Jessica Szohr (2008-2013) – Around 2 years older than Ed, American actress Jessica Szohr started dating him in December 2008. The couple, who first met on the set of Gossip Girl dated ON and OFF. They finally separated in August 2013.
- Phoebe Tonkin (2011) – Ed and Phoebe became an item during the first quarter of 2011.
- Brittany (2012) – RUMOR
- Jessica Serfaty (2017-2018) – Model and actress, Jessica Serfaty and Ed started dating in May 2017. After dating for more than a year, they split in September 2018. She also publicly stood by his side throughout his sexual assault allegations.
- Tamara Francesconi (2019-2021) – In 2019, Ed started quietly dating South African model and luxury travel advisor, Tamara Francesconi. They kept sharing their loved up pictures on social media. In September 2021, it was revealed that the couple had broken up after dating for almost 2 years.
- Amy Jackson (2021-Present) – Ed first met actress Amy Jackson at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival and they reportedly started dating in December 2021.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Ed Westwick is of English descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Great sense of style
- Hairy chest
Brand Endorsements
Penshoppe (2011)
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Playing the role of Charles Bass on The CW television drama series Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2012, covering 117 episodes. He has also appeared in films such as S. Darko (2009), Chalet Girl (2011), and J. Edgar (2011).
As a Singer
Ed is the lead vocalist of the British indie rock band The Filthy Youth, formed in 2006. The other members of the band are John Vooght, Kenny “Axe Man” Arnold, David “Gattman” Gatt, Jimmy Wright, and Tom Bastiani.
First Film
Edward portrayed the role as Alex in the 2006 dystopian science fiction film Children of Men.Â
First TV Show
In 2006, Westwick guest appeared in the British television soap opera Doctors for his role as Holden Edwards in an episode titled “Young Mothers Do Have ‘Em”.
Personal Trainer
He works with his personal trainer and goes to the gym, does weight training. He wants to build some muscles in his body and so concentrates on weights more.
Ed Westwick Favorite Things
- Website –Â Msn.co.uk
Source –Â Seventeen
Ed Westwick Facts
- He considers landscape gardening as his dream job.
- His band The Filthy Youth was inspired by other famous bands Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, and The Doors.
- For his role in Gossip Girl, he won the Teen Choice Awards for “Choice TV – Villain” in 2008 and 2009 and Young Hollywood Award for “Breakthrough Performance – Male” in 2009.
- His band’s songs “Come Flash All You Ladies” and “Orange” were featured in an episode of Gossip Girl.
- He has a celebrity crush on Scarlett Johansson.
- If he would be given a chance to trade places with anyone for a day, Ed would like to do that with an explorer in Vietnam or Amazon.
- He bites his nails. He considers it as his worst habit.
- He does not keep a wallet.
- His first kiss was at the age of 6.
- Ed supports Chelsea F.C.
- He is good friends with Charlie Henry.
- In February 2021, he joined TikTok and reprised his role as Chuck Bass in his first TikTok video.
- Alongside Louise Linton, he co-starred as Tyler in the 2021 American comedy thriller film Me, You, Madness.
Ed Westwick looks more like 5’8 or possibly even a tad shorter. But he has style.