Joseph Morgan
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Joseph Morgan is a British actor and director born in London, who built early film credits in period dramas like 'Alexander' and 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' before his defining television role. He played Niklaus 'Klaus' Mikaelson, the original hybrid vampire-werewolf, across 'The Vampire Diaries' and its spin-off 'The Originals', later reprising the role on 'Legacies'. His other credits include a supporting part in the video-game adaptation 'Halo'. Morgan remains closely identified with one of The CW's most popular antagonist-turned-antihero characters.
Joseph Morgan
11 Movies
11 Series
Joseph Morgan is a British actor and director born in London, who built early film credits in period dramas like 'Alexander' and 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' before his defining television role. He played Niklaus 'Klaus' Mikaelson, the original hybrid vampire-werewolf, across 'The Vampire Diaries' and its spin-off 'The Originals', later reprising the role on 'Legacies'. His other credits include a supporting part in the video-game adaptation 'Halo'. Morgan remains closely identified with one of The CW's most popular antagonist-turned-antihero characters.
Movies
Plays Philotas
Alexander
2004
Plays Lysander
Immortals
2011
Plays William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003
Plays Nathan
Open Grave
2013
Plays Eric Ashworth
Desiree
2014
Plays Alfie
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
2006
Plays James Dean
Mister Lonely
2008
Plays A.J. Budd
Warhouse
2013
Plays Rusty
Angels Crest
2011
Plays Paul
The Grind
2012
TV Shows
Director
Plays Klaus Mikaelson
The Originals
2013
Plays Klaus Mikaelson
The Vampire Diaries
2009
Plays Sebastian Sanger / Brother Blood
Titans
2018
Plays CJack60
Brave New World
2020
Plays James Ackerson
Halo
2022
Plays Troy
Hex
2004
Plays Young Jed
Animal Kingdom
2016
Plays Judah Ben-Hur
Ben Hur
2010
Plays Thomas Culpeper
Henry VIII
2003
Plays Jasper
The Line of Beauty
2006
Plays Klaus Mikaelson
Legacies
2018
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Halo
James Ackerson · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Legacies
Klaus Mikaelson · 1 episode
2021–2022
TV
Brave New World
CJack60 · 9 episodes
2020
TV
Animal Kingdom
Young Jed · 3 episodes
2019
TV
Titans
Sebastian Sanger / Brother Blood · 12 episodes
2018–
TV
Carousel
Kit
2017
Film
Desiree
Eric Ashworth
2014
Film
Warhouse
A.J. Budd
2013
Film
The Originals
Klaus Mikaelson · 92 episodes
2013–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joseph Morgan and where are they from?
Joseph Morgan is 45 years old, born on May 16, 1981 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Joseph Morgan?
Joseph Morgan is best known for roles in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Alexander, Immortals.
How many movies has Joseph Morgan been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Joseph Morgan has appeared in 11 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Joseph Morgan's first movie?
The career of Joseph Morgan began with Eroica (2003).
What is Joseph Morgan's most recent movie or series?
Joseph Morgan's most recent release is Halo, which premiered on March 24, 2022.
What TV shows has Joseph Morgan appeared in?
On television, Joseph Morgan has appeared in The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Halo, Legacies.
Joseph Morgan
1981-05-16 · London, England, UK
Joseph Morgan (born Joseph Martin; 16 May 1981) is a British actor and director. He is best known for his role as Niklaus "Klaus" Mikaelson on The CW's The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The Originals, in which he is the lead.