Who is Ewan Mitchell? Everything you need to know about House of the Dragon’s Aemond Targaryen

House of the Dragon features many upcoming actors who have come into the spotlight for their roles in the Game of Thrones prequel. One of these actors is Ewan Mitchell, who plays Aemond Targaryen, a prince of the royal family and younger brother to King Aegon II.

Fans and critics have praised Mitchell’s performance as the ruthless young Targaryen prince. Mitchell has been in various other TV and film productions before landing the role of Aemond.

With House of the Dragon putting him in the spotlight, Ewan Mitchell’s career is on the rise. Here is everything we know about this enigmatic young actor.

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Who is Ewan Mitchell?

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Ewan Robert Mitchell is an English actor who has carved out a niche for himself in both television shows and movies. Hailing from Derby, Mitchell had a quiet demeanor as a child.

He had a close-knit family and has also mentioned that he has an older brother. Mitchell has reflected on his modest beginnings with gratitude for what he had. He honed his acting skills at the Central Junior Television Workshop in Nottingham.

Mitchell’s reserved nature extends beyond his childhood. He often portrays a cool and collected persona, earning him the nickname “The Iceberg” among friends. He values anonymity, believing that maintaining a sense of mystery enhances his craft as an actor.

Despite his serious demeanor, Mitchell harbors a smoking habit, likening it to riding a dragon. Building trust and rapport with others takes time for Mitchell, but once earned, it’s unwavering.

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Ewan Mitchell Height and Age

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• Ewan Mitchell Age: Ewan Mitchell was born on 8 March 1997 and his age is 27 years.

• Ewan Mitchell height: Ewan Mitchell’s height is 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m).

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What Movies and TV Shows has Ewan Mitchell been part of?

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Mitchell’s journey into acting began with training at the Central Junior Television Workshop in Nottingham. This laid the foundation for his career in the entertainment industry. Mitchell started his acting journey right after high school in 2015.

Movies

• Mitchell landed his first role in a short films called “Stereotype” (2015) where he voiced a character named Scott Bamford.
• Mitchell played the lead in the short film “Fire” (2015).
• Mitchell had a minor part in “Just Charlie” (2017), a film directed by Rebekah Fortune.
• Mitchell had a supporting role in the science fiction horror movie “High Life” (2018) alongside Robert Pattinson and Mia Goth.
• Mitchell also starred in Amazon Prime Video’s “Saltburn” (2022).

TV shows

• Mitchell made his television debut in the 2017 ITV period drama “The Halcyon” as Billy Taylor.
• Mitchell also starred in BBC Two and Netflix’s “The Last Kingdom” as Osferth, a character he portrayed from the second to fifth series.
• In 2019, Mitchell showcased his versatility as Tom Bennett in the BBC One World War II drama “World on Fire.”
• Mitchell also appeared in the ITV crime thriller “Trigger Point” (2022) as Billy Washington.

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