Ed Westwick

A talented and handsome movie star Ed Westwick drew his first breath in Hammersmith, London and became the youngest of three children in a family. His mother Carol is an educational psychologist, while the father Peter is a university lecturer.

A future star attended The Barclay School as well as North Hertfordshire College, where he studied business, law and communication. Despite being quite busy with studies, he always managed to find time for his biggest passion- acting. His dream was to become a professional actor and that’s why at 16 he began mastering his skills in the National Youth Theatre in London.

Ed first appeared on a big screen in 2006, having featured with minor roles in television series Doctors, Casualty and Darren. That same year he also starred in such movies as Children of Men and Breaking and Entering.

Nonetheless, the main breakthrough in his career happened when he got a role of Chuck Bass in a super popular TV series called Gossip Girl that had been lasting since 2007 and up till 2012.

Throughout Westwick’s path in the moviemaking industry, he took part in a number of successful TV projects. To name just a few: S. Darko, Californication, Billionaire Ransom, White Gold and many others.

Nowadays, the actor keeps playing in films, television series and shows of various genres, getting more and more famous.

And now, it is high time to share more mind-blowing information about the star’s life. Here are top 5 little-known facts that will definitely surprise you:

• He is a supporter of Chelsea FC.
• He was a part of a music band The Filthy Youth.
• He is fond of silver jewelry, buying it in different countries, including Brazil, Egypt, New York, etc.
• He was once listed as the Sexiest Man Alive.
• He was a face of K-Swiss, a company that produces sportswear and athletic footwear.