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Douglas John Booth is an English actor. Booth was born in London, England, the son of Vivien (De Cala), an artist, and Simon Booth, who works in shipping for Citigroup. He has appeared on British television in "Christopher and His Kind" (2011) and "Great Expectations" (2011) and starred in the film "Romeo & Juliet" (2013), and played Shem, one of the sons of Noah, in "Noah" (2014). More recently, he played Harry Villiers in "The Riot Club" (2014) and Titus Abrasax in "Jupiter Ascending" (2015). Booth was educated at at Solefield School, a boys independent school in Sevenoaks, Kent, followed by Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, and Lingfield Notre Dame School, an independent school in Lingfield, Surrey. His mother is of half Spanish and half Dutch ancestry, and his father is of English descent.
Douglas Booth is an English actor who rose to public prominence through his portrayal of iconic cultural figures and roles in various period pieces.
He is widely recognized for his performance as Boy George in the BBC drama Worried About the Boy, as well as his roles in The Dirt, Loving Vincent, and the adaptation of Romeo & Juliet.
His filmography spans diverse genres including biographical dramas, historical fiction, and independent arthouse cinema.
He has often been cast in period-accurate dramas and complex character-driven roles that require significant transformation.