Who is Jack Scanlon? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In August

Age: 26 Years, 26 Year Old Males

Born Country: England

Former Child Actors British Men

City: Kent, England

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Where did Jack Scanlon study acting?

Jack Scanlon studied acting at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.
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What was Jack Scanlon's first major film role?

Jack Scanlon's first major film role was in the movie "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" where he played the character of Shmuel.
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Has Jack Scanlon appeared in any television series?

Yes, Jack Scanlon has appeared in television series such as "The Bill" and "The Royal".
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Did Jack Scanlon pursue acting as a career as an adult?

Jack Scanlon decided not to pursue acting as a career as an adult and instead focused on other interests.
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What are some of Jack Scanlon's hobbies outside of acting?

Outside of acting, Jack Scanlon enjoys playing sports such as football and tennis, as well as painting and photography.

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Childhood & Early Life

Scanlon was born on August 6, 1998, in Canterbury, Kent, England. He has a younger brother. He studied at ‘Sir Roger Manwood’s School,’ Sandwich, Kent. Presently, he is studying commercial music at ‘Bath Spa University.’

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Career

In 2007, Scanlon enacted various roles in an episode of ‘Peter Serafinowicz Show.’ In December 2007, she starred in the role of ‘Benjamin’ in Abi Draper’s short film ‘Eye of the Butterfly.’ This 6-minute drama film was about the relationship between a young boy, Benjamin, and his grandfather.

His work in this short film was noticed by the casting director of ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’; Jack appeared for the audition for the role of ‘Shmuel, the Jew boy,’ through his drama club. Director Mark Herman selected three candidates, including Scanlon, and took a final audition of each one with Asa Butterfield (who played the main character). The director found Jack as a perfect match to pair with Butterfield. This is how the 2008 Holocaust movie ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ became Scanlon’s debut feature film.

in 2009, Scanlon played the role of ‘Dean,’ the younger brother of the main character, ‘Sean,’ in BBC One children’s miniseries ‘Runaway.’ This miniseries was a part of children’s TV brand, CBBC’s project about homelessness.

In 2009, Scanlon also appeared as himself in a short video documentary ‘Friendship Beyond the Fence.’ In 2010, he played the part of ‘Joe’ in 6 episodes of the drama series ‘Married Single Other,’ where he worked alongside Ralf Little.

Jack has reportedly taken up the name ‘Jack Whitby’; he is presently pursuing a career in the field of music. He performs as a solo singer and songwriter, and plays guitar and bass with music groups.

Family & Personal Life

Jack resides in Deal, Kent, with his parents and brother.

Facts About Jack Scanlon

Jack Scanlon is a talented musician and plays multiple instruments, including the guitar and piano.

He is an avid collector of vintage vinyl records and enjoys hunting for rare finds in local record stores.

In his spare time, Jack volunteers at a local animal shelter, where he helps care for and socialize with the animals.

He is a self-proclaimed foodie and loves experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, often hosting dinner parties for friends and family.

Jack is known for his quirky sense of humor and can always be counted on to lighten the mood with a well-timed joke or witty remark.

Jack Scanlon Biography

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Where did Jack Scanlon study acting?

What was Jack Scanlon's first major film role?

Has Jack Scanlon appeared in any television series?

Did Jack Scanlon pursue acting as a career as an adult?

What are some of Jack Scanlon's hobbies outside of acting?