Augustus Prew Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Movies, TV Shows, Height, Career

Augustus Art Prew—professionally known as Augustus Prew—is an English film and television actor distinguished for his versatility and engaging presence.

He began his career as a child actor and rose to prominence with roles in About a Boy, The Secret of Moonacre, and Charlie St. Cloud.

He later captured U.S. audiences through series like The Borgias, Pure Genius, and Prison Break. More recently, Prew has appeared in The Morning Show and Amazon’s The Rings of Power.

His body of work spans both sides of the Atlantic, earning him recognition as a reliable and dynamic performer.

Profile

• Full Name: Augustus Art Prew
• Stage Name: Augustus Prew
• Born: 17 September 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Westminster, London, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Jonathan Prew, Wendy Dagworthy
• Siblings: Somerset Prew
• Spouse: Jeffery Self (m. 2018)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: Estimated $2.5 million

Early Life and Education

Augustus Art Prew was born on 17 September 1987 in Westminster, London. He is the son of Jonathan Prew, a photographer, and Wendy Dagworthy, a fashion designer and educator. He has one older brother, Somerset Prew.

Augustus received his education at Latymer Upper School in London. He is of White British ethnicity, and his religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed (Unknown).

Career

Augustus Art Prew began his career in acting at age 13, performing with the YoungBlood Theatre Company and soon appearing on screen in ITV’s 24Seven (2001–2002), playing Drew Jessup. He then secured a supporting role in About a Boy (2002), sharing the screen with Hugh Grant.

He continued to build his early résumé with guest appearances on British dramas such as MI‑5, The Bill, Spooks, and Silent Witness, establishing a solid foundation in television.

Augustus Prew took on more prominent roles with his first lead in The Secret of Moonacre (2008), playing Robin de Noir—his performance marking his transition into film. He then appeared in Charlie St. Cloud and The Kid (both 2010), and gained traction through recurring roles in The Borgias (2011), Klondike (2014), and The Village (2013–2014), showing his growing versatility across genres.

Currently, Augustus maintains a strong presence in both U.S. and U.K. productions. He starred as Dr. James Bell in Pure Genius (2016–2017) and as David “Whip” Martin in Prison Break (2017).

Since 2019, he has appeared in The Morning Show and Netflix’s Special, and in 2022 he joined The Rings of Power. His most recent feature film is Players (2024).

His sustained work across high-profile productions underscores his established reputation as a compelling actor.

Social Media

Instagram Handle: @augustusprew Twitter Handle: @augustusprew

Personal Life

Augustus Prew married American actor-writer Jeffery Self on 13 January 2018 in Culver City, California. The couple is openly supportive of LGBTQ+ advocacy and share a private but visible partnership on social media.

There is known information about them having any children.

Filmography

• About a Boy (2002) – Ali
• The Secret of Moonacre (2008) – Robin de Noir
• Charlie St. Cloud (2010) – Alistair Wooley
• The Kid (2010) – Teen Kevin
• Kick-Ass 2 (2013) – Todd Haynes
• Pure Genius (2016–2017) – Dr. James Bell
• Prison Break (2017) – David “Whip” Martin
• Ibiza (2018) – Miles
• Special (2019–present) – Carey
• The Morning Show (2019–present) – Sean
• The Rings of Power (2022) – Médhor
• Players (2024) – Brannagan

Net Worth

Augustus Prew’s net worth is estimated at approximately $2.5 million USD. His income stems primarily from his acting career—encompassing roles in film and television series both in the U.K. and U.S.—alongside endorsements.