Jack Andrew Lowden, born on June 2, 1990, in Chelmsford, Essex, England, is a Scottish actor known for his powerful and versatile performances across theatre, television, and film. After graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, he gained critical acclaim for his stage work, notably winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2014.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Jack Andrew Lowden |
| Date of Birth | 2 June 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Chelmsford, Essex, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (2011) |
| Occupations | Actor |
| Spouse | Saoirse Ronan (married in 2024) |
| Children | N/A |
| Net Worth | Estimated at approximately $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Jack Lowden was born on 2 June 1990 in Chelmsford, Essex, but was raised in the Scottish village of Oxton.
He is the son of Gordon and Jacquie Lowden and has a younger brother, Calum, who is a professional ballet dancer. Initially involved in dance classes, Jack discovered his passion for acting at a young age. He joined the Scottish Youth Theatre in Edinburgh at age 10 and participated in various local productions.
He attended Earlston High School and took summer courses at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. In 2011, he graduated with a BA in Acting from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Career
Lowden started his career on stage, earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of Oswald in Ghosts (2013), a role that won him both the Laurence Olivier Award and the Ian Charleson Award in 2014. He gained broader recognition for his role as Nikolai Rostov in the BBC miniseries War & Peace (2016).
His film career took off with leading roles such as Tommy Morris in Tommy’s Honour (2016), Morrissey in England Is Mine (2017), and a fighter pilot in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk (2017).
He won the British Academy Scotland Award for Best Actor for his performance in Calibre (2018). Other notable projects include Mary Queen of Scots (2018), the BBC miniseries The Long Song (2018), Fighting with My Family (2019), and the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses (2022), which earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Additionally, he co-founded the production company Sad Dog with Saoirse Ronan and co-produced The Outrun.
Personal Life
Jack Lowden has been in a relationship with actress Saoirse Ronan since 2017, and the couple married in 2024. There are no public records of them having children.
Net Worth
Jack Lowden’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million, accumulated through his successful acting career and work in production
Filmography
- ’71 (2014) – Thompson
- Tommy’s Honour (2016) – Tommy Morris
- A United Kingdom (2016) – Tony Benn
- Denial (2016) – James Libson
- War & Peace (2016, TV miniseries) – Nikolai Rostov
- Dunkirk (2017) – RAF Fighter Pilot Collins
- England Is Mine (2017) – Morrissey
- Calibre (2018) – Vaughn
- Mary Queen of Scots (2018) – Lord Darnley
- The Long Song (2018, TV miniseries) – Plantation Owner
- Fighting with My Family (2019) – Zak “Zodiac” Bevis
- Capone (2020) – FBI Agent Crawford
- Kindred (2020) – (also co-producer)
- Benediction (2021) – Siegfried Sassoon
- Slow Horses (2022–present, TV series) – River Cartwright
- The Gold (2023, TV series)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2024, TV series) – Upcoming
- Tornado (2025) – Upcoming
- Rogue Trooper (Post-production) – Upcoming
Awards and Nominations
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor (2014) – Ghosts (Stage) – Won
- Ian Charleson Award (2014) – Ghosts (Stage) – Won
- British Academy Scotland Award for Best Actor (2018) – Calibre – Won
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2024) – Slow Horses – Nominated
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Television Series (2025) – Slow Horses – Nominated
- Chopard Trophy for Male Revelation at Cannes Film Festival (2022) – Won
- Multiple BAFTA TV and Film Award nominations – Various works – Nominated
- British Independent Film Awards nominations – Various works – Nominated
Jack Lowden is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s most talented actors of his generation, known for his versatility across theatre, television, and film, as well as his growing involvement in production.
