George Sear
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![]() Sear at the 2022 Comic-Con Germany Stuttgart | |
Born | George Harry Sear (1997-11-14) 14 November 1997 (age 26)} |
Years active | 2009–present |
George Harry Sear (born 14 November 1997) is an English actor, presenter, and filmmaker. He began his career as a child actor on the West End and presented Friday Download (2013–2014) for CBBC. On television, he is known for his roles in the Disney Channel series The Evermoor Chronicles (2014–2016) and the Hulu series Love, Victor (2020–2022).[1]
Early life and education
From Leigh-on-Sea, Sear is the son of celebrity baker Juliet Sear. He attended Leigh North Street Primary School and Belfairs Academy. He also took classes as Singer Stage School.[2]
Career
Sear practiced break dancing since his child hood and competed in the United Dance Organisation world-championship 2012. He achieved second place in the championship.[3] After his success in the world-championship he appeared on the show Alesha's Street Dance Stars.
In 2008, Sear played the role of the boy in Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal, where he worked together with Sir Patrick Stewart.
He had his first professional television appearance in the ITV series The Bill as the character Noah Morris in 2009. His first major success was in the British television show Friday Download, where he was a presenter. The role of Seb Crossley in the Disney Channel series The Evermoor Chronicles from 2014 to 2016 was his first major acting role.
His most recent and well-known role is the role of "Benjamin 'Benji' Campbell" in the Hulu series Love, Victor, where he portrays the love interest of Victor Salazar, played by co-star Michael Cimino. The television series continues in the universe of the 2018 film Love, Simon and is centered around Victor who attends the same high school as Simon Spier from the original film. Victor is a Latin teen who has to deal with adjusting to a new city and school while trying to figure out his sexuality. The struggles intensify when he realizes he falling in love with his classmate Benji.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Friday Download: The Movie | Self - Presenter | Also known as Up All Night |
2021 | Reefa | Etone | [4] |
TBA | Desperate Journey | Eric | [5] |
Filmmaking credits
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes | Refs. |
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2019 | When Fate Calls | Yes | No | Yes | short film | |
TBA | Scott † | Yes | Yes | Yes | short film |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | The Bill | Noah Morris | 2 episodes |
2013–2014 | Friday Download | Self - Presenter | 9 episodes |
2014–2016 | The Evermoor Chronicles | Seb Crossley | Main role (24 episodes) |
2017 | Will | Billy Cooper | 7 episodes |
2018 | Into the Badlands | Arthur | 3 episodes |
2020 | Alex Rider | Parker Roscoe | 5 episodes[1] |
2020–2022 | Love, Victor | Benjamin "Benji" Campbell | Main role (28 episodes) |
2023 | Fire Country | Ride Operator | Episode: A Fair to Remember[6] |
Based on a True Story | Jacob | 1 episode |
Audio
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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Hollow's Bend: The Radio Play | Andres | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ a b Shoaff, Brandon (14 January 2022). "Why Parker From Alex Rider Looks So Familiar". Looper. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Trayner, David (18 September 2024). "Leigh teen set for global superstardom". Echo. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "George Sear". National Today. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica (15 April 2021). "'Reefa' Review: A Trite Retelling of a Real-Life Miami Tragedy". Variety. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (1 May 2024). "Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Clara Rugaard, Til Schweiger Lead WWII Thriller 'Desperate Journey,' Written by 'Il Postino' Director Michael Radford (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Stivale, Shelby (17 June 2024). "'Love, Victor' Cast Now: What the Hulu Stars Are Doing Today". J-14. Retrieved 22 June 2024.