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Matt Hookings (born 30 July 1990) is a Welsh actor, producer, writer, and entrepreneur. He founded Camelot Films in 2013 in London, United Kingdom.
Early life and education
Hookings was born on 30 July 1990 in Newport, South Wales, to a professional boxer, British Heavyweight Champion,
David Pearce and Mary Hookings. He lost his father at the age of 11 and his mother remarried. Hookings studied Film and Drama at the University of Winchester. After completing graduation he moved to London to pursue a career in acting.
Career
Hookings started his career as a stunt performer and worked on films with
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Some of Hookings’ work in the industry include playing a young Michael Caine. In the film The Grand Duke of Corsica, Hookings plays mystic Catholic friar St. Francis of Assisi alongside Timothy Spall and Peter Stormare. In the film, Winter Ridge he played the role of detective Ryan Barnes for which he received the Best Actor Award at the Hollywood International Film Festival held in Miami.
Hookings most notable work is the role of Jem Belcher in the film Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, which is a true story based on the life incidents of a boxing hero from the early 1800’s.
However, the film was a critical and commercial failure. It is Hookings' lowest rated film and only grossed $150,499 worldwide, despite an estimated $17M budget.
Awards
* Best Actor Award at the Hollywood International Film Festival.
Filmography
References
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Welsh male actors
British male actors
1990 births
Living people
Male actors from Newport, Wales
Alumni of the University of Winchester