Who is Skandar Keynes? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In September

Also Known As: Alexander Amin Caspar Keynes

Age: 33 Years, 33 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Randal Keynes

mother: Zelfa Cecil Hourani

siblings: Soumaya Anne Keynes (elder sister)

Actors British Men

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

City: London, England

Notable Alumni: Pembroke College, Cambridge, Anna Scher Theatre School

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education: Pembroke College, Cambridge, Anna Scher Theatre School

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Is Skandar Keynes still acting?

Skandar Keynes took a break from acting after his appearances in the Narnia films to focus on his studies. As of now, he has not returned to acting.
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What are Skandar Keynes' hobbies?

Skandar Keynes is known to have a keen interest in literature, history, and filmmaking. He has also expressed a passion for writing and storytelling.
3

Has Skandar Keynes ever done voice acting?

Yes, Skandar Keynes provided the voice for the character of Edmund Pevensie in the video game adaptations of "The Chronicles of Narnia" movies.
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Does Skandar Keynes have any social media accounts?

Skandar Keynes is known to maintain a private life and has not been active on social media platforms. As a result, he does not have any public social media accounts.
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Has Skandar Keynes participated in any charity work?

Skandar Keynes has been involved in charitable activities, including supporting various causes related to education and children's welfare. He has also participated in fundraising events for organizations dedicated to helping those in need.

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Career

Skandar Keynes first appeared on TV in 2001 when he was cast in the role of Waif in the documentary ‘Queen Victoria Died in 1901 and is Still Alive Today’. He then appeared in the TV movie ‘Ferrari’. He next auditioned for the role of Edmund Pevensie in ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. Although Keynes got the role, his voice changed during the filming of the movie so the director used his sister’s voice for some of his lines in the flick.

In 2008, the actor reprised his role as Edmund Pevensie in ‘Prince Caspian.’ Two years later, he again played the same role in the third installment of the movie series, ‘The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’. He then contributed his voice to the audio drama ‘The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty: In Freedom's Cause‘. This role marked the end of Keynes’ acting career as he finally announced in 2016 that he is no longer pursuing a career in acting. After this, he began serving as the parliamentary adviser to Crispin Blunt, MP.

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Personal Life

Skandar Keynes was born as Alexander Amin Casper Keynes on 5 September 1991 in London Borough of Camden, London, England, the UK. His father is author Randal Keynes and his mother is Zelfa Hourani. Keynes has an elder sister whose name is Soumaya.

From 1996 to 2002, he studied at Thornhill Primary School. He attended the Anna Scher Theatre School from 2000 to 2005. Keynes then attended City of London School from 2005. Skandar Keynes used to write film reviews for the weekly school newspaper, ‘The Citizen.’ He then went on to study at Pembroke College, Cambridge, earning his degree in Middle Eastern Studies in 2014.

Ancestry

Skandar Keynes is half-British, one-quarter-Lebanese, one-eighth-Turkish and one-eighth-Persian. On his father's side, he is the grandson of the famous physiologist Richard Keynes, the cousin of writer apologist Laura Keynes, nephew of two Cambridge professors, the neuroscientist Roger Keynes and the historian Simon Keynes, and the great-great-nephew of the renowned economist John Maynard Keynes. Keynes’ great-great-great-grandfather was the biologist Charles Darwin who descended from Thomas Howard (uncle to both Queen Catherine Howard and Queen Anne Boleyn), thus making him distantly related to King Edward I and Queen Elizabeth I.

On his mother's side, he is the grandson of Cecil Fadlo Hourani and Furugh Afnan. Cecil Fadlo Hourani was an advisor to the then-Tunisian president Habib Bourguiba. Furugh Afnan was the great-granddaughter of the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, Bahá'u'lláh, thus making Keynes the great-great-great grandson of Baha'u'llah.

Facts About Skandar Keynes

Skandar Keynes is fluent in Spanish, having learned the language while studying at the City of London School.

In addition to acting, Skandar is also a talented musician and can play the piano and guitar.

Skandar has a passion for literature and has been known to quote Shakespeare in interviews and conversations.

Skandar is a dedicated environmentalist and has actively supported various conservation and sustainability initiatives.

Despite his fame, Skandar has managed to keep a relatively low profile and values his privacy outside of his professional endeavors.

Skandar Keynes Biography

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Is Skandar Keynes still acting?

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