Ed Westwick is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Chuck Bass in the television drama series Gossip Girl. He made his cinematic debut in Children of Men (2006) and has since acted in Son of Rambow (2007), S. Darko (2009), Chalet Girl (2011), Romeo and Juliet (2013), and many more.
Table of Contents
Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Edward Jack Peter Westwick was born in Hammersmith, London, on June 27, 1987, to Carole (née Blenkiron) and Peter Westwick. His father taught at a university, while his mother was an educational psychologist. He has two younger siblings.
Westwick began taking music classes at the age of six, and he also attended a Saturday morning drama school to learn music. He graduated from The Barclay School and then went on to North Hertfordshire College to get his diploma in business, law, and communication. He joined the National Youth Theatre in London after finishing his education to learn acting.
Ed Westwick’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Ed Westwick, who was born on June 27, 1987, is 34 years old as of today, June 7, 2022. His height is 1.76 meters and his weight is 82 kilograms.
Ed Westwick’s Girlfriend, Marriage & Relationship
Ed Westwick is not married, and there is no evidence that he is in a relationship. In 2009, Westwick’s former girlfriend was his co-star Jessica Szohr.
He was charged with sexual assault on three women in 2017, Kristina Cohen, Rachel Eck, and Aurélie Wynn. However, the lawsuit was quickly dismissed since there was insufficient evidence presented to the court.
Ed Westwick’s Profession & Career
Westwick’s professional acting career began in 2006 when he starred in the film Children of Men. He appeared in the film “Breaking and Entering” the same year, portraying the part of Zoran. He later appeared as Holden on Doctors, Johnny Cullin on Casualty, and Darren on Afterlife.
Westwick portrayed Lawrence Carter in the film Son of Rambow in 2007. He also played Chuck Bass in the teen drama series Gossip Girl, which was based on the same-named book. The event was a big success, and both critics and audiences praised his performance. As a result, he was named to People magazine’s list of the Sexiest Men Alive in 2008. Along with the rest of the series cast, he was named one of the “100 Most Beautiful.”
Westwick appeared in the 2008 film “100 Feet.” The following year, he appeared in the sequel to Donnie Darko as Randy Holt. Simultaneously, he had a recurring part in the television series Californication. He was approached in 2009 for the role of Heathcliff in the period drama film Wuthering Heights.
In 2010, he appeared in the short film The Commuter, which was shot entirely on a Nokia N8 mobile phone. Westwick’s next appearance was in the biographical drama film, J. Edgar. He appeared in the romantic comedy Chalet Girl the same year.
Westwick also narrated the audiobooks for the novels City of Fallen Angels and Clockwork Prince. He portrayed the major antagonist in the 2013 film rendition of Romeo and Juliet. He starred in the crime drama film Bone in the Throat, which was released in 2015. He then appeared as a co-star in the horror-comedy film Freaks of Nature.
Westwick is also a part of The Filthy Youth, a music group that was created in 2006. Benjamin Lewis Allingham (guitar), Tom Bastiani (bass), and Jimmy Wright make up the band (guitar).
Achievements and Awards
Ed Westwick has received numerous honours throughout his remarkable career. For his work in the television drama series Gossip Girl, he won the Teen Choice Awards in the category of “Choice TV – Villain” in 2008. He won the Young Hollywood Awards in the category of “Breakthrough Performance – Male” the following year.
GQ magazine named Westwick a Breakthrough Talent in 2010. Chuck Bass, one of his characters, was named one of the “Best Dressed TV Characters of 2008.”
Ed Westwick’s Salary and Net Worth
Ed Westwick’s net worth is predicted to be more than $5 million as of June 2022. He amassed this enormous fortune through his successful profession as an actor and musician.
Breaking and Entering, S. Darko, Chalet Girl, Romeo & Juliet, Billionaire Ransom, Gossip Girl, Californication, and other financially successful films and television shows have included him.
Westwick also derives a substantial portion of his net worth from brand sponsorships, including sports shoe company K-Swiss, local clothing business Penshoppe, and many others. He is also a member of the rock band The Filthy Youth, with whom he performs at concerts, events, and musical tours throughout the world.
Ed Westwick is one of the world’s most talented and varied actors. In his professional acting career, he has played a wide spectrum of characters. He also has over 6.7 million Instagram followers.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Ed Westwick |
Real Name/Full Name | Edward Jack Peter Westwick |
Gender | Male |
Age | 34 years old |
Birth Date | 27 June 1987 |
Birth Place | Stevenage, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Height | 1.76 m |
Weight | 82 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Single |
Wife/Spouse (Name) | N/A |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter) | N/A |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name) | N/A |
Is Ed Westwick Gay? | N/A |
Profession | Actor and musician |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth in 2022 | $5 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |