Aneurin Barnard Biography: Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height

Aneurin Barnard, is a Welsh actor renowned for his compelling performances in film and television, most notably as the young Michael Berg in the Oscar-nominated drama The Reader (2008), which earned him the Chopard Trophy at Cannes and a European Film Award nomination at age 21.

His breakout stage role as Melchior Gabor in the London production of Spring Awakening (2009) won him a Laurence Olivier Award, launching a career that spans historical epics like Dunkirk (2017) and The White Queen (2013) to modern series such as Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) and Time (2021).

Barnard’s ability to infuse characters with quiet intensity and emotional nuance has established him as a versatile force in British and international cinema.

Profile

• Full Name: Aneurin Barnard
• Stage Name: Aneurin Barnard
• Born: 8 May 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales
• Nationality: Welsh
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: June Barnard, Terry Barnard
• Siblings: Ceri Barnard
• Spouse: Lucy Faulks (m. 2017)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Aneurin Barnard was born on 8 May 1987, in Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, to June Barnard, a factory worker, and Terry Barnard, a coal miner.

He grew up with one younger sister, Ceri Barnard, in a working-class family where Welsh was his first language, fostering a strong connection to his cultural roots.

Barnard attended Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari in Rhondda Cynon Taf for secondary school, where he discovered his passion for drama through school plays.

He later trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, graduating with a BA in Acting in 2008 after studying productions like The Caucasian Chalk Circle and West Side Story.

Barnard is of Welsh ethnicity, and his religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

Aneurin Barnard began his career at age 11, joining the Bridgend County Youth Theatre in 1999 and making his TV debut in the children’s series Jacob’s Ladder in 2003.

His early stage work included roles in Hobson’s Choice and The Importance of Being Earnest during drama school, but his breakthrough came in 2006 as the lead in the gritty coming-of-age film Tough Enough (Knallhart), earning Best Actor at the Germany/Turkey Film Festival.

This led to his international debut at 17 as the young Michael Berg in The Reader (2008), opposite Kate Winslet, where his poignant portrayal of adolescent awakening garnered critical acclaim and festival honors.

Barnard’s stage prowess shone in 2009 as Melchior Gabor in the London premiere of Spring Awakening, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical and transferring to the West End, marking his transition to leading man status.

He followed with the fantasy lead as Krabat in Krabat (2008) and historical turns like King Richard III in The White Queen (2013) and Bobby Willis in Cilla (2014), blending vulnerability with intensity in biographical dramas.

Films like Hunky Dory (2011) and The Truth About Emanuel (2013) showcased his musical and emotional range, while guest spots in Casualty and Midsomer Murders built his TV presence.

Aneurin Barnard commands prestige projects, including the soldier Gibson in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk (2017), earning global recognition, and Isaiah Jesus in Peaky Blinders (2019–2022), adding layers to the gangster saga.

His recent work features Mark in The Goldsmiths’ Strike (2023) and roles in 1899 (2022) and The Last Kingdom, while stage revivals like The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2018) highlight his theater commitment.

Barnard’s influence lies in nuanced portrayals of youth and history, mentoring emerging Welsh talents through workshops.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aneurin.b
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @aneurinBarnard

Personal Life

Aneurin Barnard has been married to Lucy Faulks since 2017.

They have two children together.

Aneurin and Lucy keep their family life relatively private, but it is known that their first child, a son, was born around the end of 2019.

Lucy Faulks is known for running a wellbeing company called Elevate.

Filmography

• Tough Enough (2006)
• The Reader (2008)
• Krabat (2008)
• Hunky Dory (2011)
• The Truth About Emanuel (2013)
• The White Queen (2013)
• Dunkirk (2017)
• Dead in a Week or Your Money Back (2018)
• The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)

Net Worth

Aneurin Barnard has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

His wealth stems primarily from high-profile film roles in Dunkirk and The Reader, which commanded substantial salaries and residuals from global box-office success.

Earnings from television series like Peaky Blinders and stage productions such as Spring Awakening, along with endorsements and festival honors, further support his financial portfolio.