Julian Morris
An English actor who transitioned from teen British TV to a steady career in American genre films and long-running television series.
Born 1983 (age 43)·English actor·Birthday: January 13·Millennials
Biography
Julian Morris parlayed an early start on British television into a durable transatlantic career. He first caught attention as a teenager in UK series like 'The Knock' and 'Fish,' displaying a preternatural poise. His breakout came with a lead role in the 2005 slasher 'Cry Wolf,' which opened doors in Hollywood. Rather than chasing blockbuster fame, Morris built a filmography of smart genre choices, including the tense thriller 'Donkey Punch' and a turn in Tom Cruise's 'Valkyrie.' His most defining work, however, has been on television, where he held significant roles in popular series like 'Pretty Little Liars' and 'Once Upon a Time.' With a knack for playing charming yet complex characters, he has maintained a consistent presence on screen for over two decades, evolving from a fresh-faced newcomer to a reliable and recognizable performer.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Julian was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Julian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Julian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the recurring role of Wren Kingston across multiple seasons of the hit teen drama series 'Pretty Little Liars'.
- Starred as Prince Phillip in the fantasy series 'Once Upon a Time', a role he played for several seasons.
- Landed his first major film lead in the 2005 horror movie 'Cry Wolf'.
- Appeared in the 2008 Bryan Singer-directed historical thriller 'Valkyrie' alongside Tom Cruise.
Did You Know?
He is a classically trained pianist and began playing at the age of five.
Morris attended the University of Bristol, where he studied drama and English literature.
He and his 'Pretty Little Liars' co-star Torrey DeVitto were once engaged to be married.
One of his earliest roles was in the 1996 British TV series 'The Knock', which starred his mother, Tessa Morris.
“I've always been drawn to characters who are more than they first appear.”
