Marlon Blue
Marlon Blue | |
|---|---|
 Marlon Blue in 2017 | |
| Born | 19 May 1988 Vienna, Austria |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, fashion model |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Marlon Blue Babic (born 19 May 1988) is an Austrian-British raised actor and model.[1] He has appeared in films such as Lion, The Royals, Episodes, Fury and Goitaca.[2][3][4]
Early life
[edit]Marlon Blue was born in Vienna, Austria.[5]
Career
[edit]Blue worked part-time as a craftsman in London when discovered by Ford Models and AD Model Management in Perth, Australia.[6] He has modelled for brands such as Gareth Pugh, Chanel, Max Mara, GANT, Armani, Gucci, Marc Stone and Diesel. After several years on the runway he began studying at BAW's Studio in Paris and at Stella Adler`s Studio in New York City.
He participated in a poetic short film, created by Joseph Bleu and Fabien Montique, in memory of Marguerite Duras, released through the site frillr.com and later released a series of drawings through the book Lucielos.
2014, he received his first role in David Ayer`s Fury followed by appearances in TV series The Royals, Episodes and TV commercial Coco Mademoiselle directed by Joe Wright for Chanel French perfume.[7]
2016, in published video game Guitar Hero Live from Neversoft Blue voiced Circle with The Black Keys . In 2015, he appeared in films such as Lion, Blue Rainbow, 27, Memory Lane, Fighting Heart, The Singleton, I'm Still Here, Dream a Life and The Luka State's music video "Rain". 2016, in Sylvie Verheyde's drama Sex Doll.[8][9]
By June 2018, Blue had been cast as the protagonist, alongside Leandro Firmino, in Rodrigo Rodrigues's adventure drama Goitaca, with his character later specified as Candea.[10][11] He attended filming in the jungle of Brazil after spending several weeks in the jungle of Ecuador amongst indigenous tribes near the Napo River.[12]
In March 2021, he had been nominated as best lead actor for his portrayal as Candea in Goitaca alongside Jon Voight at the London International Film Festival during filming for The Himalayan Route.[13]
By May 2023, Blue had been cast as the protagonist in biography drama Where There is Life There is Hope.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[15] | I'm Still Here | Surgeon | [16] |
| 2014[15] | Lion | Frank Stanford | |
| 27, Memory Lane | Doc | [15][17][18] | |
| Fury | US Soldier | ||
| 2015[15] | The Singleton | Kudos | [19][20] |
| 2016[15] | Across the River | Noah | |
| Sex Doll | Nat | [21] | |
| Fighting Heart | Chris Coltweild | [22][23] | |
| 2017[15] | 1603 | John Quest | [24] |
| 2018[15] | The Surrogate of Infidelity | Donovan | |
| 2019[15] | Ellipsism | Marlon | |
| 2021[15] | The Himalayan Route | Salt | |
| 2023[15] | Goitaca | Candea | [25] |
| 2024[15] | Where There is Life There is Hope | Santo Cereser | [26] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Royals | Cale | |
| 2017 | Episodes | Luc |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Francisca | Robert | Principal |
Commercial
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Coco Mademoiselle | Himself | Chanel |
Music
[edit]| Year | Single | Artist | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dream A Life | Slowly Rolling Camera | Principal | [27][28] |
| 2014[29][30] | Rain | The Luka State | Principal | |
| 2016 | I Wonder | Bree | Principal |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Guitar Hero Live | Circle | Voice |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Los Angeles Film Awards | Actor | Won | Dark Waters |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Film Awards | Actor | Won | Dream a Life |
| 2021 | London International Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | Goitaca [31] |
References
[edit]- ^ Lenning, Beth. "Marlon Blue".[permanent dead link]
- ^ Spencer, Laureen (2013). "Cast – Lion". Moviecast.
- ^ Jason, Heavens (June 2014). "Fighting Heart – Movie". FHnews.
- ^ Welon, Joel (2014). "Model, Marlon Blue Set To Play The Lead Role In "The Singleton"". Hollywoodmedia. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Ferguson, Alice (May 2014). "UnicornsFly". AMnws.
- ^ Lenning, Alice (2013). "Top Male Model List – Marlon Blue". Listalnews.
- ^ Jensen, Bea (2014). "owl". Owliston.
- ^ Heath, James (2013). ""Lion" – When The Pride Has Gone – Starring Ian Virgo, Nicola Posener, Jessica-Jane Stafford and Marlon Blue". KillTheSunsetPictures.
- ^ Marcella, Karamat (23 June 2014). ""Game of Thrones" Star Talks Suicide Themed Music Video". TheHollywoodReporter.
- ^ "'Goitaca' Filming In Barra do Pirai". Globo TV News. 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Leandro Firmino and Marlon Blue to Star in Rodrigo Rodrigues's Adventure Drama 'Goitaca'". YahooNews. December 2016. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ^ Malz, Agus (October 2016). "Goitaca". TDZ.
- ^ Welon, Joel (March 2021). "Jon Voight and Marlon Blue among Nominees at the London IFF 2021". PRNW.
- ^ TVS, WTLTH (June 2024). "The Film Tells The Life Story of an Italian Business Man in Jundiai". TV Sorocaba.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Lindsay, Westwood (2013). "mlnews". Daybees. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014.
- ^ Jones, Liam (22 May 2013). "CL Film Festival". Facebook.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Lennart, Matthieu (2014). "lhdyn". Trivlist.
- ^ "...Filming Scenes For 27, Memory Lane". The Telegraph. October 2013.
- ^ Tom, Joel (2014). "Marlon Blue will take on the lead role in "The Singleton"". Yahoo,News.
- ^ Joel, Welon (2014). "Marlon Blue Lands Starring Role in the Singleton". Amfmmagazine.com.
- ^ "Marlon Blue Joins The Cast of Sylvie Verheyde's Drama 'Sex Doll'". HoustonStyleMagazine. 6 December 2016.
- ^ Jimmy, Kean (July 2014). "Fighting Heart – Cast". FightingHeartNews.
- ^ Teresa, Collins (February 2016). "Marlon Blue to star in..." BIZjournals.
- ^ Billy, James (15 April 2015). "1603Movienews". BroadwayworldNY.
- ^ "Marlon Blue Takes Off Boxing Gloves To Star In Rodrigo Rodrigues's Adventure Drama 'Goitaca'". CBS58News. December 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2017.
- ^ Jundiai, James (June 2024). "Moviecom recebe duas sessões do filme Onde Há Vida, Há Esperança". ACE Jundiai.
- ^ Voef, Janelle (2014). "abc". AwdbNews.
- ^ Hailey, Craig (19 March 2014). "DaL- Slowly Rolling Camera". PolarisFilm, Muzu.tv.
- ^ Marcella, Karamat (23 June 2014). "Star Talks In ..." TheHollywoodReporter.
- ^ Morpho, Lestat (12 December 2018). "Cover Star - Marlon Blue". Morphosis.
- ^ "Jon Voight And Marlon Blue Among Nominees for Best Actor at London IFF 2021". WMFZ. 23 March 2021.
External links
[edit]
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Male actors from London
- Austrian male film actors
- English male film actors
- English male television actors
- English male stage actors
- English male models
- English male singers
- Austrian emigrants to the United Kingdom
- 21st-century English male actors
- 21st-century English singers
- 21st-century British male singers
- Models from London
- Models from Vienna