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Born:
- Birthday: 1987-01-23
- Born Place: Lancashire, England, UK
Jonathan Howard
Jonathan Howard is an English actor born on January 23, 1987, in Lancashire, United Kingdom. He has built a notable career across film and television since starting in 2001, and is known for his versatility in various genres.Howard gained early recognition for his role as Gavin Moody in the British TV series Dream Team (2005-2007), a football-themed drama. He furthered his acting education at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) from 2008 to 2011.His career includes appearances in major Hollywood productions, such as playing Ian Boothby, Darcy's intern and love interest, in the Marvel Studios film Thor: The Dark World (2013), and a soldier in the zombie war film World War Z (2013) alongside Brad Pitt. He also had a role in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019).On television, he has appeared in popular British shows like Downton Abbey (2013), Mr Selfridge (2014), and Titanic (2012 miniseries). More recently, he joined the cast of the long-running British ITV soap Coronation Street as a series regular in Spring 2025, playing Carl Webster, the younger brother of Kevin and Debbie Webster.His filmography also includes "Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story" (2025) as Arthur Holmwood, "The Lair" (2022), "Skylines" (2020), "The Five Rules of Success" (2020), "Trespassers" (2018), "Megan Leavey" (2017), and "Night Fare" (2015). Jonathan Howard continues to be an active and sought-after actor in both British and international productions.
