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Johnny Flynn has certainly made a name for himself as a multi-talented artist, effortlessly juggling careers in music, poetry, and acting. As Johnny Flynn built his reputation, he emerged as an impressive — albeit somewhat unconventional — triple threat on the creative scene. Born in South Africa to actor Eric Flynn, Johnny moved to the U.K. during his childhood, where his artistic journey truly began. Thanks to a music scholarship, he landed a spot in the Winchester College Chapel choir, where he honed his skills playing both trumpet and violin. A pivotal moment came when Johnny bought The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan; inspired by the legendary singer, he taught himself how to play guitar, setting the stage for his musical evolution.
Upon returning to London, Johnny Flynn drew inspiration from New York’s antifolk movement and co-founded a like-minded club called Apocalypso with fellow musicians Emmy the Great and Tom Hatred. This was just one of many creative sparks in Johnny’s ever-expanding career. While music remained central, he never strayed far from acting. His television debut came with Murder in Suburbia (ITV, 2004–05), followed by appearances in Holby City (BBC, 1999–) and a leading role in the feature film Crusade in Jeans (2006).
Johnny Flynn’s theatrical flair shone brightly with Propeller, an all-male theatre company, where he starred in acclaimed 2007 productions of The Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night. That Shakespearean influence carried over into his music career — so much so that he titled his debut album A Larum (2008) after a term from the Bard’s lexicon. Never one to settle into a single lane, Johnny continued balancing tours — including time on the road with Mumford & Sons — while releasing albums and taking on film roles.
He seamlessly merged his dual passions by composing the score for the indie comedy A Bag of Hammers (2011). Then, in a role that felt almost destined, Johnny Flynn starred opposite Anne Hathaway in Song One (2014), portraying a brooding musician. He followed that up with a compelling performance alongside Kristen Stewart in Olivier Assayas’ Clouds of Sils Maria (2015). Back on British screens, Johnny took center stage in the quirky Channel 4 sitcom Lovesick (2014–), not only leading the cast but also crafting the show’s theme tune and making a fun cameo in Detectorists (BBC, 2014–15).
Further expanding his range, Johnny appeared in Comedy Central’s Brotherhood (2015), delivered a nuanced portrayal of a young Albert Einstein in National Geographic’s Genius (2017–18), and lent his talents to ITV’s miniseries adaptation of Vanity Fair (2018). All the while, he stayed active musically, releasing the critically praised album Sillion in 2017. Then, in early 2019, news broke that Johnny Flynn had been cast as the lead in the highly anticipated David Bowie biopic Starman (2020), proving once again that Johnny Flynn continues to follow a path uniquely his own.
So, when it comes to Johnny Flynn’s film career, there are a couple of standout points worth mentioning. Johnny Flynn has appeared in several movies over the years, and among them, his highest rated film by far is Beast from 2017. Critics and audiences alike have praised both the movie and Johnny Flynn’s performance, making it a clear highlight in his acting journey. On the other hand, looking at the lower end of the spectrum, Johnny Flynn’s lowest rated movie is Lotus Eaters, which came out back in 2011. While it may not have received the same level of acclaim, it still adds to the range of roles Johnny Flynn has taken on throughout his career. All in all, Johnny Flynn continues to build a diverse filmography, with Beast standing tall as his most celebrated cinematic work so far.
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