Ed Skrein Biography: Age, Son, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Nationality

Edward George Skrein also known as Ed Skrein is a versatile English actor, filmmaker, and rapper known for his breakout roles in independent British cinema and major Hollywood productions.

He gained prominence as Daario Naharis in Game of Thrones (Season 3), Ajax in Deadpool (2016), Frank Martin in The Transporter Refueled (2015), and Admiral Noble in Rebel Moon (2023–2024), blending action, drama, and villainous intensity with a background in hip-hop and fine arts.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Edward George Skrein
• Stage Name: Ed Skrein
• Born: March 29, 1983
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Camden, London, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Austrian Jewish (paternal side) and English
• Occupation: Actor, Filmmaker, Rapper
• Height: 1.85 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Skrein and Mrs. Skrein
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Tara Wilson
• Children: Marley Skrein
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ed Skrein was born on March 29, 1983, in Camden, London, England. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Skrein and Mrs. Skrein, in North London areas including Haringey and Islington in a family with Austrian Jewish heritage on his father’s side; his paternal grandparents were refugees from Vienna who fled the Nazis in the 1930s, with his grandmother arriving via the Kindertransport.

He grew up with no publicly mentioned siblings. His ethnicity is Austrian Jewish and English, and his religion is Unknown. As a teenager, he was involved in a local gang until a near-fatal stabbing at age 17 prompted a life change. He worked as a community swimming instructor from age 15. He attended Fortismere School and graduated from Byam Shaw School of Art (part of Central Saint Martins) with a Bachelor of Arts in fine art painting.

Career

Ed Skrein began as a rapper under aliases like The Dinnerlady P.I.M.P., releasing albums including The Eat Up (2007) and collaborating with artists like Asian Dub Foundation and Plan B. He transitioned to acting in the 2000s, debuting in shorts and gaining acclaim in Plan B’s Ill Manors (2012) as Ed Richardson.

He portrayed Daario Naharis in Game of Thrones (Season 3, 2013) before leaving for other projects. He starred as Frank Martin in The Transporter Refueled (2015) and Ajax in Deadpool (2016), earning MTV Movie Award nominations. Notable roles include Northmen: A Viking Saga (2014), If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Alita: Battle Angel (2019), Midway (2019), Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) and Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) as Admiral Noble, and upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth (2025).

He has also directed and written, known for principled stands like exiting Hellboy (2018) over whitewashing concerns.

Awards and Nominations

• MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (Deadpool, 2016, Won with Ryan Reynolds)
• MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Villain (Deadpool, 2016)
• Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Movie Villain (Deadpool, 2016)
• BAFTA Scotland nomination for Best Actor

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @edskrein

Personal Life

Ed Skrein is 43 years old and his height is 1.85 m. His current relationship status is Unknown, with no publicly confirmed spouse or marriage details. He has a son named Marley (born 2011 in the U.S.); the mother is Tara Wilson.

Net Worth

Ed Skrein‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting in major films and television series, including blockbusters like Deadpool, Rebel Moon, and Alita: Battle Angel; residuals from streaming hits such as Game of Thrones and Marvel projects; leading roles in action franchises like The Transporter Refueled; voice and supporting work in independent cinema; early music releases and collaborations; and occasional directing or writing credits in film.

Filmography

• Ill Manors (2012)
• The Sweeney (2012)
• Northmen: A Viking Saga (2014)
• The Transporter Refueled (2015)
• Deadpool (2016)
• If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
• Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
• Midway (2019)
• Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)
• Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (2024)
• Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)