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You won't believe these Hollywood stars are actually British

10 Hollywood famous faces you never knew are British

By Salima Bhutto |
You wont believe these Hollywood stars are actually British
You won't believe these Hollywood stars are actually British

Hollywood is a melting pot of talent, rooting across the world. You won’t believe that many iconic Hollywood stars are actually British.

Many Hollywood A-list actors are British, including actors like Henry Cavill, Robert Pattinson, and Idris Elba are famous British actors in Hollywood; let’s have a detailed look:

1. Henry Cavill

The Superman in Man of Steel is a British actor! Cavill was born in Saint Heller, Jersey, England to British parents.

The Witcher actor has several upcoming projects including Enola Holmes 3, and the TV series Warhammer 40,000 and Highlander.

2. Robert Pattinson

The Twilight actor was born in Barnes, London, England, to British parents.

Pattinson, who will soon star in The Batman 2, grew up in southwest London, where he developed a passion for music and acting, eventually pursuing a career in film.

His breakthrough role was Cedric Diggory in 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

3. Tom Hiddleston

Our favourite Loki is a British actor, born in Westminster, London, England, to a Scottish father, and an English mother.

Growing up in Wimbledon and later Oxford, the 44-year-old actor developed a passion for acting that led him to study classics at the University of Cambridge and graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Hiddleston's upcoming projects include the biographical film Tenzing, the Netflix series The White Darkness, and the sequel to The Night Manager.

4. Idris Elba

The 53-year-old actor was born as Idrissa Akuna Elba in Hackney, London, England.

Elba's impressive career spans TV and film, with iconic roles in The Wire, Luther, and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Heimdall.

The Heads of State star has several upcoming projects, including starring in and directing the Apple movie titled, This Is How It Goes

5. Daniel Kaluuya

The 36-year-old actor was in London, England, to Ugandan parents.

Kaluuya's impressive career spans film and theater, with iconic roles in movies such as Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Black Panther.

6. Tom Holland

Holland is indeed British! The 29-year-old actor was born as Thomas Stanley Holland in Thames, London, England.

Holland, who has done iconic roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Avengers: Endgame, will soon star in Spider-Man 4 aka Brand New Day, and a biopic about Fred Astaire.