American hereditary actor of English descent. The most famous role is the Jewish aristocrat Ben-Hur in the eponymous historical drama.
Biography
Born in 1982 in the English port city of Kings Lin, Norfolk. His father was a hereditary actor and writer, known under the pseudonym Tony Houston.
A boy from an early age was fond of theater, the decision to become a professional actor came to him at the age of six, after participating in a school play.
He studied at the private school of Hurtwood House, after graduation he entered the University of Drama.
Career
First appeared on the screen in the television mini-series Spartak, filmed in 2004. Houston played a cameo role of Flavius.
In 2006 he participated in the biographical drama "Factory Girl". The film was about the rise and fall of Edie Sajjwick, an American actress and model, lover of Andy Warhol. Houston played the role of Gerard Malang, a famous American writer, screenwriter and social activist. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics.
In 2013, starred in the biographical film "Kill Your Darlings", played a major role. The film was warmly received by the public and critics, Houston was awarded the Hamptons International Film Festival as the best novice actor.
In 2010, he began acting in the criminal television drama Boardwalk Empire. Houston played a former soldier injured during the hostilities. Due to injury, his face is half covered with a tin mask. The film was liked by the public, a total of 5 seasons were shot, filming ended in 2014.
In 2013, she starred in the black crime comedy American Hustle. Houston played the mafia, the beloved wife of the protagonist. The film was received by critics with enthusiasm, the majority put the comedy five stars, praising non-standard jokes.
In 2014, he starred in the historical miniseries "The Great Fire", played King Charles the Second English in the fourth series.
In 2016, he played a supporting role in the historical comedy "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies", which parodies the famous novel by Jane Austen. The film was a commercial failure, despite positive reviews from critics.
In the same year, starred in the drama "Ben-Hur". The history of the Jewish aristocrat was shot with a huge budget, but the grand expenditures did not live up to expectations. Critics rated the film very low.
In 2017, he played Sergeant Sterling in the drama "The Yellow Birds". The film describes the story of American soldiers in Iraq. The film was well received by critics, downgrading for its many dramatic cliches.
