Guy Burnet
Guy Burnet | |
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 Guy Burnet at a private event in 2025. | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | www |
Guy Burnet is a British actor.
Early life
[edit]Burnet attended Holland Park School where his interest in drama first developed, taking an A level in the subject.[1]
Before becoming an actor, Burnet aspired to become a professional footballer.[2] He attended Queens Park Rangers Football School. He subsequently undertook trials and played in various locations throughout Europe.[3][4] As well as playing football, Burnet is involved in amateur boxing and MMA. His interest in boxing led him to direct a documentary on WBU featherweight title holder Derry Mathews.
He still plays football, taking part in a football match on 1 June 2007 at the new Wembley Stadium prior to England's first match at the stadium. In September 2007, he played for England in an England v Russia charity match in support of the Give Life Foundation.[5][6]
Acting career
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Film
[edit]Burnet appeared in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Oppenheimer (2023), portraying George C. Eltenton, a British physicist who became a pivotal figure during J. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance hearing.[7] The film, led by Cillian Murphy in the title role, grossed over $975 million worldwide and earned seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.[8]
Burnet also co-starred in the western thriller Dead for a Dollar (2022), directed by Walter Hill and featuring Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe.[9]
Upcoming projects include Reykjavik, a dramatic thriller starring Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris,[10] and The Beast, a high-profile action film featuring Samuel L. Jackson.[11]
Earlier film work includes lead roles in Two Jacks opposite Sienna Miller and the war drama Age of Heroes with Sean Bean.[12]
Burnet played a supporting role in David Koepp's crime caper Mortdecai opposite Johnny Depp and Ewan McGregor, and co-starred in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect 3 alongside Anna Kendrick.
Additional credits include the psychological thriller Jacob’s Ladder and the Michael Caton-Jones–directed action film Asher.[13]
Television
[edit]Burnet joined the cast of Hollyoaks in 2002 as Craig Dean, a main character. During his time on the show, he was central to a popular and culturally significant storyline involving his character’s relationship with John Paul McQueen, which remains one of the most talked-about and ground breaking arcs in the show's history. On 3 August 2007, producer Bryan Kirkwood confirmed Burnet's departure, calling him "an amazing actor" and noting that "he has really come into his own."[14]
In 2009, Burnet played "Pinklady" in Moving On for the BBC.[15] After several years on the New York stage, Burnet transitioned into U.S. television and film. He appeared in the Showtime drama Ray Donovan, and later joined the third season of The Affair in the recurring role of Mike Cornwell.[16]
In 2017, Burnet joined the second season of Amazon's Hand of God starring Ron Perlman.[17] He also appeared in Counterpart opposite J.K. Simmons.[18]
He was also featured in the Bryan Cranston–produced Amazon series Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams alongside Terrence Howard and Anna Paquin.[19]
Burnet later led the cast of the Amazon-BBC sci-fi drama The Feed, based on the novel by Nick Clark Windo. He played Tom Hatfield, a psychologist navigating a world shaped by implanted technology, with David Thewlis playing his father. The series drew praise for its eerie relevance and Burnet’s grounded performance in the lead role.
More recently, Burnet stars as Chips in the Netflix action-comedy series FUBAR alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. His portrayal of Chips — a character brought to life through a blend of vulnerability, bravado, humor, and intensity — was noted for its distinctive charisma and earned praise as a standout performance.[20]
Theatre
[edit]During 2012, Burnet was the lead in a production of Murder in the First, which played Broadway. He had rave reviews for his performance as a young American attorney.[21]
Personal life
[edit]As well as playing football, Burnet is involved in amateur boxing. His interest in boxing led him to direct a documentary on WBU featherweight title holder Derry Mathews.[22]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Time/Out | Kieron DiMack | Short film |
| 2006 | Voyer | Guy Burns | |
| 2010 | Luster | Bansky | |
| Baseline | Ricky | ||
| Pig | Man | ||
| 2011 | Age of Heroes | Commando Riley | |
| Two Jacks | Paul | ||
| 2012 | Rites of Passage | Mojo | |
| 2015 | Mortdecai | Maurice | |
| Day Out of Days | E.J. | ||
| 2016 | The Have-Nots | Jim | |
| 2017 | Pitch Perfect 3 | Theo | |
| 2018 | Asher | Lyor | |
| 2019 | Jacob's Ladder | Hoffman | |
| 2022 | Dead for a Dollar | William Palmer aka English Bill | |
| Bed Rest | Daniel Rivers | ||
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | George Eltenton | |
| TBA | The Beast † | TBA | Filming |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2008 | Hollyoaks | Craig Dean | |
| 2009 | Moving On | Pinklady | Episode: "Dress to Impress" |
| 2010 | Sonny with a Chance | Trey Brothers | Episode: "Sonny with a Song" |
| 2011 | The Royal | Lenny Lomax | Episode: "Dead Air" |
| 2015 | Ray Donovan | Casey Finney | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | The Affair | Mike Cornwall | 2 episodes |
| Chicago Fire | Grant | 6 episodes | |
| 2017 | Hand of God | Raymond Kelly | 8 episodes |
| Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams | Colin | Episode: "Real Life" | |
| 2018–2019 | Counterpart | Claude Lambert | 7 episodes |
| 2019 | The Feed | Tom Hatfield | Main role |
| 2023 | Minx | Graham | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | 3 Body Problem | Rufus | |
| 2025 | FUBAR | Theodore Chips | Main cast (season 2) |
References
[edit]- ^ Radio 1 Interview May 2007 (YouTube). Retrieved 10 June 2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Cast: Craig Dean". Archived from the original on 3 May 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2007.
- ^ "Attitude Magazine Interview". Retrieved 8 June 2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hollyoaks Cast Biography". Archived from the original on 5 September 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
- ^ "Eventica". Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2007.
- ^ "Digital Spy Interview - January 2011". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- ^ Barber, Nicolas (19 July 2023). "Oppenheimer: Why it's Christopher Nolan's masterpiece". BBC Culture. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Oppenheimer wins Best Picture Oscar". The Hollywood Reporter. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ DeFore, John (6 September 2022). "'Dead for a Dollar' Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris to Star in Political Thriller 'Reykjavik'". Deadline. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Samuel L. Jackson to Lead Action Thriller 'The Beast'". Variety. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Guy Burnet". Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ "Ron Perlman, Famke Janssen & Richard Dreyfuss Head 'Asher' Ensemble – Cannes". 19 May 2017. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Bryan Kirkwood's Announcement on Digital Spy". Archived from the original on 18 August 2007. Retrieved 9 June 2007.
- ^ "Moving On'!". Archived from the original on 19 April 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- ^ Petski, Denise (26 August 2016). "'The Affair': Guy Burnet Joins Season 3 in Recurring Role". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Hollyoaks' Guy Burnet joins Amazon's Hand of God s2". 7 April 2016. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "Guy Burnet Joins 'Counterpart' & 'Pitch Perfect 3'; Johnny Messner In 'Jane The Virgin'". 17 January 2017. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' Adds Anna Paquin and Terrence Howard". hollywoodreporter.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "'FUBAR' Season 2 Review: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro … Guy Burnet Steals the Show". Collider. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Murder in the First". nytheatre-wire.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ "Film shorts detailed on Resume". Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2007.
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