Jack Farthing (born 14 October 1985) is a British actor.

Early life

Farthing was born and raised in

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; the son of gastroenterologist Michael Farthing, he attended two independent schools:

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, and

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. He read History of Art at

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, before attending

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Career

He is notable for playing Freddie Threepwood in '' Blandings'' (2013–2014) and villain George Warleggan in the

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drama series '' Poldark'' (2015–2019). He also appeared as George Balfour in '' The Riot Club'' (2014), Marc Fisher in the

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romantic comedy '' Love Wedding Repeat'' (2020), and as

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in the 2021 dramatic film ''Spencer''. In 2025, Farthing acted alongside Angelica Huston,

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, and

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in the

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three-part television series '' Towards Zero'', an adaptation of

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's novel of the same name, playing the estranged nephew of Huston's matriarch.

Personal life

Farthing is in a relationship with actress and writer Hanako Footman, who also appeared in the film '' Official Secrets''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Jack Farthing
at the

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Male actors from London 1985 births Living people People educated at The Hall School, Hampstead People educated at Westminster School, London Alumni of St Catherine's College, Oxford Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art English male film actors English male television actors British film actors British male film actors British television actors {{England-screen-actor-stub