Jacob Anderson

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Jacob Anderson
Jacob Anderson by Gage Skidmore.jpg
Anderson at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
Born
Jacob Basil Anderson

(1990-06-18) 18 June 1990 (age 31)[1]
Bristol, England
Other namesRaleigh Ritchie
Occupation
Years active2007–present
Musical career
Genres
LabelsColumbia
Associated actsStormzy, Chris Loco
Websiteraleighritchie.com

Jacob Basil Anderson (born 18 June 1990) is an English actor and musician. As an actor, he is known for his role as Grey Worm in the television series Game of Thrones, and his recurring appearances in the first seasons of Episodes and Broadchurch.[2] As a musician, he uses the alias Raleigh Ritchie (named after his favourite characters from The Royal Tenenbaums); his debut album, You're a Man Now, Boy, was a soul and trip hop album released in 2016 to positive reviews. Anderson's second studio album, Andy, was released in 2020.

Early life[]

Anderson was born and raised in Bristol, England. His father is of Afro-Caribbean descent.[3] At the age of 17, Anderson moved to London in order to launch his music career.[4]

Acting career[]

Anderson played Angelo in the film 4.3.2.1. He starred in the ITV drama series Injustice as Simon, a teenager in a youth offender institution. He also had a one-episode guest role on Outnumbered. He also appeared in an episode of Skins, and appeared in the feature film Comedown, co-starring Adulthood's Adam Deacon and directed by Kidulthood director Menhaj Huda. Anderson featured in various plays, including Dunsinane for the RSC, King Lear (with Pete Postlethwaite) at the Young Vic Theatre, and War Horse at the National Theatre. He was seen in the teen slasher film Demons Never Die, playing Ricky, and appeared in the BBC Two comedy Episodes, alongside Matt LeBlanc and Stephen Mangan.

In 2012, Anderson was cast for the third season of HBO's television series Game of Thrones as Grey Worm, the leader of Daenerys Targaryen's Unsullied army.[1][5] Anderson continued to portray this role through season 4, season 5, season 6, season 7 and season 8.[6] He played Dean Thomas, the boyfriend of Chloe Latimer, on the ITV drama Broadchurch in 2013.[7] In July 2021, he was revealed to be joining the cast of Doctor Who for the 13th series. [8] In August 2021, Anderson was cast as Louis de Pointe du Lac in the upcoming AMC television series Interview with the Vampire.[9]

Music career[]

2005–09: Early career[]

In 2006, Anderson was featured as a vocalist on Typesun's "The PL". They released another track in 2007, titled "Let Me Know." Anderson recorded a song with Plan B, which was featured on the Adulthood soundtrack, titled "Plan B".

Anderson in 2019

2010–2020: You're a Man Now, Boy[]

In 2013, Anderson signed to Columbia Records, and released a free three-track EP, The Middle Child, under the stage name Raleigh Ritchie. A second EP, Black and Blue, followed in 2014.

Anderson's musical influences include Erykah Badu, David Bowie, Jill Scott, The Smiths, and Stevie Wonder.[10] In March 2014, his track "Stronger Than Ever" from Black and Blue was remixed by UK garage producer MJ Cole and released as a standalone single. "Stronger Than Ever" has been used in television adverts promoting the launch of ITV Encore, as well as in montage videos during Sky Sports' coverage of Professional Darts Corporation events. The song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart in June 2014.[11] Anderson supported George Ezra on his February 2015 UK tour.[12]

His debut album, You're a Man Now, Boy, was released on 26 February 2016; it charted at number 32 on the UK Albums Chart.[11] He also featured on Stormzy's debut album Gang Signs & Prayer track 13 – "Don't Cry For Me" which was released on 24 February 2017.

2020: Andy[]

On 6 May 2020, Anderson released a new single called "Aristocrats".[13] It was the second single to promote Anderson's second studio album Andy, after a 2018 single "Time In A Tree" also included on the record. In June, "Aristocrats" was followed by the songs "Party Fear" and "Squares". Andy was released on 26 June 2020 via Alacran Records.[14]

Personal life[]

Anderson has two younger siblings, sisters Charlotte and Olivia. In December 2018, Anderson married actress Aisling Loftus.[15] In an interview on Sunday Brunch on 28 June 2020, he revealed he had recently become a father to a baby girl.

Discography[]

Main article: Raleigh Ritchie discography

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Adulthood Omen (Royston Peel)
2010 Chatroom Si
4.3.2.1. Angelo
2011 Demons Never Die Ricky
2012 Comedown Lloyd
Offender Patrick
2018 Overlord Private Charlie Dawson

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Doctors Ryan Garvey Episode: "Social Disease"
The Bill Clayton Fortune Episode: "Code of Silence"
The Whistleblowers Anthony James Episode: "No Child Left Behind"
2008 Primeval Lucien Episode: "#2.4"
Casualty Dom Parke Episode: "Diamond Dogs"
Spooks Dean Mitchell Episode: "#7.6"
2011 Injustice Simon 3 episodes
Outnumbered Chugger Episode: "#4.2"
2012 Skins Ryan Episode: "Mini"
Silent Witness Dave 2 episodes
Episodes Kevin 8 episodes
Beaver Falls Randy Episode: "#2.2"
2013–2014 The Mimic Steven Coombs 10 episodes
2013–2019 Game of Thrones Grey Worm 34 episodes
2013 Broadchurch Dean Thomas 6 episodes
2019 Saturday Night Live Himself Cameo, episode: "Paul Rudd/DJ Khaled"
2021 Doctor Who Vinder Series 13

Web[]

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Chicken Shop Date Himself Episode: "Chicken Shop Date with Raleigh Ritchie"
2016–2017 Game Grumps Himself 4 episodes
2017 Jack & Dean Of All Trades Marcus Rose Episode: "Librarians"

Awards and nominations[]

MOBO Awards[]

Year Nominated work Category Result Ref(s)
2014 Raleigh Ritchie Best Newcomer Nominated [16]

Screen Actors Guild Award[]

Year Nominated work Category Result Ref(s)
2015 Game of Thrones Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated [17]
2017 Nominated [18]

Urban Music Awards[]

Year Nominated work Category Result Ref(s)
2016 Raleigh Ritchie Best Newcomer Nominated [19]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Games of Thrones Intros New Black Characters". Jet. 1 April 2013. 22-year-old Jacob Anderson will play Grey Worm
  2. ^ Bustos, Kristina (20 August 2012). "Game of Thrones casts Ed Skrein, Jacob Anderson". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  3. ^ Wintle, Angela (4 March 2017). "Raleigh Ritchie: my family values". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  4. ^ Debnath, Neela (17 February 2015). "Raleigh Ritchie: Game of Thrones star Jacob Anderson talks about". The Independent.
  5. ^ Hibberd, James (20 August 2012). "Game of Thrones casts Daenerys' sexy Stormcrow captain". Entertainment Weekly.
  6. ^ "New prop images from the House of Black and White, actors on set in Split, and more". Watchers on the Wall. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  7. ^ Seale, Jack (19 March 2013). "Broadchurch: who's the killer". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Doctor Who Reveals Season 13 Footage, Adds Game Of Thrones Star At Comic-Con". 25 July 2021. Doctor Who returned to Comic-Con armed with a new trailer and a surprise cast addition for Broadchurch and Game of Thrones fans.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (25 August 2021). "'Interview With The Vampire': Jacob Anderson To Play Louis In AMC Series Based On Ann Rice's Book". Deadline Hollywood .
  10. ^ "Introducing... Raleigh Ritchie". Newsbeat. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Raleigh Ritchie - Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  12. ^ Ezra, George [@george_ezra] (27 January 2015). "Announcement time: My main man @RaleighRitchie will be supporting me on my UK tour this Feb!" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Ritchie, Raleigh (1 May 2020). "06.05.20 (or 05.06.20 to my friends in US)". @RaleighRitchie. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  14. ^ "Andy by Raleigh Ritchie". Apple Music. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Raleigh Ritchie's Instagram profile post: "Me and Mrs Anderson.