Brian Vernel Biography: Wiki, TV Shows, Parents, Girlfriend, Age, Awards, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Instagram

Brian Vernel is a Scottish actor best known for portraying Bala-Tik in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Odda the Younger in The Last Kingdom, Billy Wallace in Gangs of London, and Curly in Slow Horses.

He has also appeared in Dunkirk, Papillon, Doctor Who, The Casual Vacancy, and Shardlake, earning recognition for his performances in film, television, and theatre.

Brian Vernel
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Brian Vernel
Born:	December 29, 1990 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nationality:	Scottish
Ethnicity:	White Scottish
Height:	Approximately 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Religion:	Not publicly disclosed
Parents:	Not publicly disclosed
Siblings:	Not publicly disclosed
Children:	None publicly known
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	Approximately $2 million USD (estimated)

Early life and Education

Brian Vernel was born on December 29, 1990, in Glasgow, Scotland. He attended St. Mungo’s Academy before completing a foundation course at the University of Glasgow.

He later trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating in 2014. During his training, he developed a strong foundation in classical theatre, which helped launch his professional acting career.

Career

Brian Vernel made his screen debut in The Field of Blood (2011) before appearing in Offender (2012), Prey, and Grantchester.

His breakthrough came in 2015 when he portrayed the ruthless gang leader Bala-Tik in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, followed by his acclaimed role as Odda the Younger in The Last Kingdom.

He went on to appear in Dunkirk, directed by Christopher Nolan, Papillon, Doctor Who, Collateral, The Tunnel, and The Missing.

Since 2020, he has played Billy Wallace in Gangs of London, while also portraying Curly in Slow Horses and Brother Mortimus in Shardlake.

Alongside his screen work, Vernel has earned praise for his stage performances in productions such as The Seagull, Stories, and Instructions for Correct Assembly.

Awards and nominations

• The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence – Best Actor – The Static (Nominated, 2012)

Social media

• X (formerly Twitter): @BrianVernel (inactive)

Personal life

Brian Vernel is 35 years old and keeps his personal life out of the public spotlight. He has not publicly confirmed a marriage or children.

He continues to work extensively in British film, television, and theatre and is known for maintaining his natural Glaswegian accent in many of his performances.

Net worth

Brian Vernel’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million USD. His income comes primarily from acting in feature films, television series, and stage productions.

His roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Dunkirk, The Last Kingdom, and Gangs of London have been the primary contributors to his career success.

Filmography

Films

• Offender (2012)
• Let Us Prey (2014)
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
• Dunkirk (2017)
• Papillon (2017)
• Betrayal (2023)

Television

• The Field of Blood (2011)
• Prey (2014)
• Grantchester (2014)
• The Casual Vacancy (2015)
• The Last Kingdom (2015)
• The Missing (2016)
• Doctor Who (2017)
• The Tunnel (2017)
• Collateral (2018)
• Gangs of London (2020–present)
• Slow Horses (2022–present)
• Shardlake (2024)

Theatre

• The Static
• The Seagull
• Stories
• Instructions for Correct Assembly