Leo Woodall Biography

Leo Woodall is an English actor whose breakout performances in prestige television and romantic drama have quickly made him one of the most talked‑about new leading men of his generation. Best known for his star‑making turns in HBO’s The White Lotus and Netflix’s One Day, he has since moved seamlessly into high‑profile film roles opposite major Hollywood talent.

Born in Hammersmith, West London, Leo originally gravitated toward acting after growing up in a creative family that includes actor Andrew Woodall. He trained at the Arts Educational School (ArtsEd) in London, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in 2019 before landing his first professional job that same year on the long‑running BBC medical drama Holby City.

Leo made his feature film debut in the Russo brothers' crime drama Cherry (2021), followed by roles in the globe‑spanning adventure Nomad and other early projects that allowed him to learn the ropes on large‑scale sets.

Television soon provided his breakthrough: after a brief stint as Adrian Ivashkov on Peacock’s Vampire Academy, he joined the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus as Jack, a charming yet volatile Essex lad, a performance for which he studied the accent and mannerisms of reality‑TV personality Joey Essex. His work on the series, shot on location in Sicily, drew wide critical attention and led to his being named one of Screen International’s 2023 Stars of Tomorrow.

In 2024, Leo took on his first major romantic lead as Dexter Mayhew in Netflix’s miniseries One Day, adapted from David Nicholls’ beloved novel, earning award recognition including a National Film Award UK nomination for Best Actor in a TV Series. He continued to balance action and drama with a recurring part in the Amazon series Citadel and a leading role in the Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target, underlining his range across genres.

On the big screen, he stepped into the rom‑com spotlight as Roxster McDuff opposite Renée Zellweger in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, while also tackling weightier material in the historical drama Nuremberg (2025), for which he learned German to play Sgt. Howie Triest alongside Russell Crowe and Rami Malek.

With further projects such as Tuner, Tony and Burning Rainbow Farm in the pipeline, Leo has quickly become one of the UK’s most in‑demand young exports, praised for his mix of easy charisma, emotional openness and grounded, unshowy technical skill. Off screen, his profile has been boosted by his relationship with his One Day co‑star Meghann Fahy, yet he remains focused on pushing himself into varied, challenging roles that range from romantic leads to complex historical figures.

Filmography:

Nomad (2026)
Tuner (2026)
Vladimir (2026)
Nuremberg (2025)
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
Cherry (2021)