Boyd Holbrook Biography

(Actor and Fashion Model Known for His Netflix Series ‘Narcos’ and TV Series ‘The Sandman’)

Birthday: September 1, 1981 (Virgo)

Born In: Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States

Boyd Holbrook is an American fashion model and actor who has appeared in the movies ‘Milk’, ‘Higher Ground’, ‘Out of the Furnace’, ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones’, ‘Run All Night’, ‘Gone Girl’, ‘The Magic of Belle Isle’, ‘The Skeleton Twins’, ‘Cardboard Boxer’ and ‘Logan’. However, he is mainly recognized for appearing in the flick ‘The Host’ in which he played Kyle O'Shea. On television, Holbrook is famous for portraying the character of Steve Murphy in the drama ‘Narcos’. Besides these, he has starred in series ‘The Big C’ and ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ as well as in TV films ‘Tough Trade’ and ‘Behind the Candelabra’. As a model, Holbrook has worked for many high-end labels and designers such as Gucci, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, DSquared², Bill Blass, Moschino, Versus and Jean Paul Gaultier, to name a few. Holbrook, who was once honoured at the Hamptons International Film Festival for his breakthrough performance in ‘The Host,’ has millions of fans all across the globe.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Robert Boyd Holbrook

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Don Holbrook

mother: Ellen Holbrook

Actors American Men

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

U.S. State: Kentucky

  • 1

    What are some popular movies starring Boyd Holbrook?

    Some popular movies starring Boyd Holbrook include "Logan," "The Predator," "Gone Girl," "Run All Night," and "A Walk Among the Tombstones."
  • 2

    Is Boyd Holbrook a model as well as an actor?

    Yes, Boyd Holbrook is known for his work as a model before transitioning into acting. He has worked with several notable fashion brands.
  • 3

    Has Boyd Holbrook appeared in any TV shows?

    Yes, Boyd Holbrook has appeared in TV shows such as "Narcos," "The Big C," and "Hatfields & McCoys."
  • 4

    What is Boyd Holbrook's character name in the movie

    Boyd Holbrook plays the character Donald Pierce in the movie "Logan," who is a cybernetically enhanced soldier and the main antagonist.
  • 5

    Did Boyd Holbrook serve in the military before pursuing acting?

    No, Boyd Holbrook did not serve in the military before pursuing his career in modeling and acting.
Career
Boyd Holbrook started his career as a model. He has worked for the agencies Elite Models and Wilhelmina Models as well as modelled for brands and designers like Gucci, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, DSquared², Bill Blass, Moschino, Versus and Jean Paul Gaultier. His early acting work includes a role in a music video for the band Permanent Me. He then appeared in the movie ‘Milk’ in 2008.
After this, the actor got featured in the drama series ‘The Unusuals’ and ‘The Beautiful Life: TBL’. He then did the TV film ‘Tough Trade’ in 2010. A year later, he was cast in the movies ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘The Reunion’ as well as in the series ‘The Big C’. Soon after this, Holbrook acted in the miniseries ‘Hatfields & McCoys’. Then in 2013, he played the role of Cary James in the television film ‘Behind the Candelabra’. The same year, he did the movies ‘The Host’ and ‘Out of the Furnace’.
A year later, in 2014, the American star got the chance to act in the films ‘The Skeleton Twins’, ‘Little Accidents’, ‘Very Good Girls’, ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones’ and ‘Gone Girl’. Holbrook then joined the cast of the drama series ‘Narcos’ in 2015. The following year, he landed roles in the movies ‘The Free World’, ‘Jane Got a Gun’, ‘Morgan’ and ‘Cardboard Boxer’. He later played the role of Donald Pierce in the flick ‘Logan’ in 2017.
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Personal Life
Boyd Holbrook was born as Robert Boyd Holbrook on September 1, 1981 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Don and Ellen Holbrook. He learnt acting at William Esper Studio's Meisner Acting Program. Holbrook later on attended Shane Ann Younts' voice and speech program and received an SCPS Certificate from New York University. He was once engaged to actress Elizabeth Olsen. After ending his relationship with Olsen, the actor started dating Maika Monroe.
Facts About Boyd Holbrook
In addition to his work in film and television, Boyd Holbrook has also modeled for major fashion brands like Gucci and Calvin Klein.
Despite his tough exterior on screen, Boyd Holbrook is known to have a soft spot for animals and has been involved in various charitable efforts to support animal welfare.
Boyd Holbrook is a skilled fly fisherman and enjoys spending time outdoors, connecting with nature whenever he can.
As a self-professed lover of literature, Boyd Holbrook has a keen interest in poetry and often finds inspiration in the works of great writers.

Boyd Holbrook Movies

1. Gone Girl (2014)

  (Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama)

2. Logan (2017)

  (Thriller, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi)

3. Milk (2008)

  (Drama, History, Biography, Romance)

4. The Magic of Belle Isle (2012)

  (Comedy, Drama)

5. Out of the Furnace (2013)

  (Crime, Drama, Thriller)

6. The Skeleton Twins (2014)

  (Drama, Romance, Comedy)

7. Run All Night (2015)

  (Thriller, Drama, Action, Crime)

8. A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)

  (Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama)

9. Cardboard Boxer (2016)

  (Drama)

10. In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)

  (Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller)

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