Ewan Robert Mitchell (born 8 March 1997) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in the medieval series The Last Kingdom (2017–2022), the BBC war drama World on Fire (2019–2023), and the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon (2022–present). Mitchell has also appeared in the films High Life (2018) and Saltburn (2023).
Personal life Mitchell has stated he grew up in the suburbs of Derby. As his family could not afford drama school fees, Mitchell enrolled at a two-year vocational school before being accepted at 17 to train at the Central Junior Television Workshop in Nottingham.
Career Mitchell began his acting career in 2015, upon graduating high school, appearing in the short films Stereotype (2015), Fire (2015) and Wedged (2015). He later had a minor role in the film Just Charlie (2017), and appeared in a supporting role in High Life (2018), also starring Robert Pattinson. In 2023, Mitchell portrayed the character Michael Gavey in the Amazon Prime original film Saltburn alongside Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi.
On television, Mitchell made his debut in the 2017 ITV period drama The Halcyon as Billy Taylor. His breakout role was in the BBC Two and Netflix historical drama The Last Kingdom as Osferth, a role he played from the second to fifth series. In 2019, he starred as Tom Bennett in the BBC One World War II drama series World on Fire.
In 2022, Mitchell appeared in the ITV crime thriller Trigger Point as Billy Washington. Later that year, Mitchell starred in HBO's prequel to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, adapted from George R. R. Martin's book Fire and Blood. He took on the role of Prince Aemond Targaryen, a fierce, hot-tempered and dangerous swordsman, the second son and third child of King Viserys I and Queen Alicent Hightower. He has received recognition as one of the best castings of the show, his portrayal quickly establishing the character as one of the most compelling.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes Ref 2015 Stereotype Scott Bamford Short film Fire Jack Short film 2015 Wedged Joe Short film 2017 Just Charlie Jason 2018 High Life Ettore 2019 Stalker Poacher Short film 2023 Saltburn Michael Gavey 2026 Wuthering HeightsJosephTBA Post-production Leo Short film Post-production Dandy Lynch Post-production Post-production Post-production Vicar Filming
Television Year Title Role Network Notes Ref 2017 The Halcyon Billy Taylor ITV Main role Grantchester Abraham ITV 1 episode Doctors Genyen BBC One 1 episode ("Free Lunch") 2017–2022 The Last Kingdom Osferth BBC Two/Netflix Main role (series 2–5); 28 episodes 2019–2023 World on Fire Tom Bennett BBC One Main role; 6 episodes 2022 Trigger Point Billy Washington ITV/Peacock 3 episodes 2022–present House of the Dragon Aemond Targaryen HBO Main role; 17 episodes
Music videos Year Title Artist(s) Role Ref 2024 "In the Modern World"Fontaines D.C.Martin Lefevre 2025 "It's Amazing To Be Young" 2026 "Silhouette on the Hill" Paris Paloma The Dead Man
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work ResultRef.2026Critics' Choice Super AwardsBest Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV MovieHouse Of The Dragon
References
External links
Ewan Mitchell at Independent Talent