Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan (born Joseph Martin; May 16, 1981) is a British actor who portrays Niklaus "Klaus" Mikaelson on The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.
==Biography==
Morgan was born in London, UK and spent his childhood with his family in Swansea, Wales, where he attended Morriston Comprehensive School before moving back to London in his late teens to study acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Upon graduation from Central School, Morgan was hired by acclaimed film director Peter Weir ("Gallipoli," "The Year of Living Dangerously," "Dead Poets Society," "The Truman Show") to costar opposite Russell Crow in "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World." Soon after completion of that film, director Oliver Stone hired Morgan for a strong supporting role in the feature film "Alexander." After "Alexander", Morgan spent time working on stage in the West End of London, as well as starring as Troy in the first series of the Sky One UK television series "Hex." He also has starred in the BBC miniseries "The Line of Beauty." Other television credits include the series "Doc Martin" and "Mansfield Park", in which he played the character of William, alongside star Billie Piper. His big break came in 2009, when Morgan was cast in the leading role in the miniseries "Ben Hur." Based on the classic novel and film, "Ben Hur" was directed by Steve Shill. He dated his "Ben Hur" co-star Emily VanCamp, who currently plays Emily Thorne in "Revenge", but eventually they broke up in 2011. In 2010, Morgan's film roles included the independent drama "Angels Crest," and the big-budget film "Immortals," in which he co-starred with Mickey Rourke. Both films were shot in Canada and are scheduled for a 2011 release. Morgan is a great supporter of the charity, Positive Women, including asking fans to donate to the cause to honor his birthday. Joseph is commonly known as "JoMo" amongst his fans and the Vampire Diaries fandom. He married his former co-star, Persia White who plays Abby Bennett Wilson in an intimate ceremony on July 5 at Ocho Rios, Jamaica.http://www.people.com/article/joseph-morgan-persia-white-vampire-diaries-marriedhttp://www.justjared.com/2014/05/14/the-originals-joseph-morgan-engaged-to-persia-white/
==Filmography==
Year 	Title 	Type 	Role
 	Gone Baby Gone 	TV Movie 	Patrick Kenzie
2013-2018	The Originals 	TV Series 	Niklaus Mikaelson
2017 	Carousel 	Short 	Kit
2011-2016	The Vampire Diaries 	TV Series 	Niklaus Mikaelson
2015 	Desiree 	 	Eric Ashworth
2014 	500 Miles North 	 	James Hogg
2013 	Armistice 	 	A.J. Budd
2013 	Open Grave 	 	Nathan
2012 	The Grind 	 	Paul
2011 	Immortals 	 	Lysander
2011 	Abandoned 	 	Rusty
2010 	Ben Hur 	TV Mini-Series	Judah Ben-Hur
2008-2009	Casualty 	TV Series 	Tony Reece
2007 	Doc Martin 	TV Series 	Mick Mabley
2007 	Silent Witness 	TV Series 	Matthew Williams
2007 	Mister Lonely 	 	James Dean
2007 	Mansfield Park 	TV Movie 	William Price
2006 	The Line of Beauty 	TV Mini-Series	Jasper
2006 	Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! 	TV Movie 	Alfie
2005 	William and Mary 	TV Series 	Callum
2004 	Alexander 	 	Philotas
2004 	Hex 	TV Series 	Troy
2003 	Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World	 	William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop
2003 	Henry VIII 	TV Movie 	Thomas Culpepper
2003 	Eroica 	TV Movie 	Matthias
==Director==
===The Originals===
;Season Three
*Behind the Black Horizon 
;Season Four
*Keepers of the House
;Season Five
*Ne Me Quitte Pas
==Awards==
Year	Award 	Category 	Nominated 	Result
2011	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Villain 	The Vampire Diaries	
2012	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Villain 	The Vampire Diaries	
2013	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Villain 	The Vampire Diaries	
2013	TV Guide Award 	Choice TV Villain 	The Vampire Diaries	
2014	People's Choice Awards	Favorite Actor In A New TV Series	The Originals 	
2014	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy 	The Originals 	
2015	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy 	The Originals 	
2016	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy 	The Originals 	
2017	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy 	The Originals 	
2018	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy 	The Originals 	
==Trivia==
*Joseph ships Klaus and Caroline.
**However, Joseph explained in a recent interview that, "He's a tortured soul, and that's why he [Klaus] doesn't have a relationship that works with any of them."http://tvline.com/2016/04/08/the-originals-spoilers-klaus-caroline-season-3-relationships/
*Special appeared in 500 Years of Solitude (100th episode of The Vampire Diaries), along with David Anders, Sara Canning, Matt Davis, Kayla Ewell, Daniel Gillies, Claire Holt and Bianca Lawson.
*Joseph is the only actor to appear in all episodes of The Originals.
*He has a brother.https://youtu.be/HOmRdxgpEYQ?t=1m43s
*Joseph originally disclosed that he would not appear in Legacies.https://youtu.be/NHB3VpKqu3c Despite that, he reprises his role in the series finale, saying "it never felt right, until now. Now it feels right." The Originals Star Joseph Morgan Opens Up About Being Asked 'Again And Again' To Appear On Legacies Ahead Of His Return
==References==
==External links==
*IMDb
*Wikipedia
*Twitter
==See also==
Category:The Vampire Diaries Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Two Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Three Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Four Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Five Cast
Category:The Originals Cast
Category:The Originals Season Two Cast
Category:The Originals Season One Cast
Category:The Originals Season Three Cast
Category:Special Guest Stars
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Seven Cast
Category:The Originals Season Three Directors
Category:Directors
Category:The Originals Season Four Cast
Category:The Originals Season Four Directors
Category:Stars
Category:The Originals Season Five Cast
Category:The Originals Season Five Directors
Category:Legacies Cast
Category:Legacies Season Four Cast