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Henry Golding

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Henry Golding

Henry Ewan Golding (born 5 February 1987) is a British actor and former television presenter. He has starred in the romantic comedies Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Last Christmas (2019), the thriller A Simple Favor (2018), the action comedy The Gentlemen (2019), as well as playing the title character in the action-adventure Snake Eyes (2021), and he appeared in the ensemble cast of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024). In 2025, he had a role in the second season of the Hulu anthology series Nine Perfect Strangers. Born in Malaysia to an English father and a Malaysian mother, Golding moved to England at the age of eight. Before being known for his film work, he began his career as a presenter on ESPN, BBC and Discovery Channel Asia.

Infobox

Born
Henry Ewan Golding (1987-02-05) 5 February 1987 Betong, Sarawak, Malaysia
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor TV presenter
Years active
2007–present
Spouse
Liv Lo (m. 2016)
Children
2

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2009
Pisau Cukur
Role(s)
Iskandar Tan Sri Murad
Notes
Special appearance
2013
The Borneo Incident
Role(s)
Henry
2018
Crazy Rich Asians
Role(s)
Nick Young
A Simple Favor
Role(s)
Sean Townsend
2019
Monsoon
Role(s)
Kit
Last Christmas
Role(s)
Tom Webster
The Gentlemen
Role(s)
Dry Eye
2021
Snake Eyes
Role(s)
Snake Eyes
2022
Persuasion
Role(s)
Mr. Elliot
2023
Assassin Club
Role(s)
Morgan Gaines
Notes
Also executive producer
Downtown Owl
Role(s)
Vance Druid
2024
The Tiger's Apprentice
Role(s)
Mr. Hu
Notes
Voice role
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Role(s)
Freddy Alvarez
Daniela Forever
Role(s)
Nicolas
2025
Another Simple Favor
Role(s)
Sean Townsend
The Old Guard 2
Role(s)
Tuah
TBA
Role(s)
Close Personal Friends †
Notes
TBA
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009
Pisau Cukur
Iskandar Tan Sri Murad
Special appearance
2013
The Borneo Incident
Henry
2018
Crazy Rich Asians
Nick Young
A Simple Favor
Sean Townsend
2019
Monsoon
Kit
Last Christmas
Tom Webster
The Gentlemen
Dry Eye
2021
Snake Eyes
Snake Eyes
2022
Persuasion
Mr. Elliot
2023
Assassin Club
Morgan Gaines
Also executive producer
Downtown Owl
Vance Druid
2024
The Tiger's Apprentice
Mr. Hu
Voice role
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Freddy Alvarez
Daniela Forever
Nicolas
2025
Another Simple Favor
Sean Townsend
The Old Guard 2
Tuah
TBA
Close Personal Friends †
TBA
Post-production
· Filmography › Television
2009
Goda
Role(s)
Hariz
2010–2012
Role(s)
Football Crazy
Notes
Himself
2011
Without Boundaries: Islands and Beaches
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Presenter
Without Boundaries: The Great Outdoor
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Presenter
2012
Welcome to the Railworld Malaysia
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Presenter
2013
Driving Change with Caltex
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
TV Special
2014–present
Role(s)
The Travel Show
Notes
Himself
2015
Welcome to the Railworld Japan
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Presenter
2017
Surviving Borneo
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Presenter
2021
Star Wars: Visions
Role(s)
Tsubaki (voice)
Notes
Short film: Akakiri: English language dub
2025
No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Guest
Nine Perfect Strangers
Role(s)
Peter
Notes
Main cast (Season 2)
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007–2010
The 8TV Quickie
Himself
Presenter
2009
Goda
Hariz
2010–2012
Football Crazy
Himself
Presenter
2011
Without Boundaries: Islands and Beaches
Himself
Presenter
Without Boundaries: The Great Outdoor
Himself
Presenter
2012
Welcome to the Railworld Malaysia
Himself
Presenter
2013
Driving Change with Caltex
Himself
TV Special
2014–present
The Travel Show
Himself
Co-presenter
2015
Welcome to the Railworld Japan
Himself
Presenter
2017
Surviving Borneo
Himself
Presenter
2021
Star Wars: Visions
Tsubaki (voice)
Short film: Akakiri: English language dub
2025
No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski
Himself
Guest
Nine Perfect Strangers
Peter
Main cast (Season 2)
· Awards and nominations
2010
2nd Shout! Awards
Role(s)
Favorite TV Personality Award
Notes
The 8TV Quickie
Hot Guy Award
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Won
2012
3rd Shout! Awards
Role(s)
Favorite TV Personality Award
Notes
Welcome to the Railworld Malaysia
Hot Guy Award
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Nominated
2013
4th Shout! Awards
Role(s)
Hot Guy Award
Notes
Himself
2018
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
Role(s)
Best Screen Couple
Notes
Crazy Rich Asians
2019
9th The Asian Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Achievement in Cinema
Notes
Won
Teen Choice Awards
Role(s)
Choice Comedy Movie Actor
Notes
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Ensemble Cast – Motion Picture
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
2010
2nd Shout! Awards
Favorite TV Personality Award
The 8TV Quickie
Nominated
Hot Guy Award
Himself
Won
2012
3rd Shout! Awards
Favorite TV Personality Award
Welcome to the Railworld Malaysia
Nominated
Hot Guy Award
Himself
Nominated
2013
4th Shout! Awards
Hot Guy Award
Himself
Nominated
2018
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
Best Screen Couple
Crazy Rich Asians
Nominated
2019
9th The Asian Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Cinema
Won
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Comedy Movie Actor
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Ensemble Cast – Motion Picture
Nominated

References

  1. "Famous birthdays for Feb. 5"
    https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2020/02/05/Famous-birthdays-for-Feb-5-Henry-Golding-Bobby-Brown/7761580688274/
  2. Bay Area Reporter
    https://www.ebar.com/story.php?id=299238
  3. The Cut
    https://www.thecut.com/2018/08/henry-golding-mom-hair-crazy-rich-asians.html
  4. South China Morning Post
    https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2158660/how-crazy-rich-asians-star-henry-golding-rose-stardom
  5. The Sun (Malaysia)
    https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-sun-malaysia/20191231/281848645520797
  6. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/movies/henry-golding-monsoon.html
  7. Vulture
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180826174416/http://www.vulture.com/2018/08/henry-golding-crazy-rich-asians-casting.html
  8. Malay Mail
    https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2018/11/19/crazy-rich-asians-malaysia-born-star-henry-golding-on-his-iban-heritage/1694877
  9. Evening Standard
    https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/henry-golding-interview-the-gentlemen-a4325466.html
  10. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/sep/11/henry-golding-moving-from-malaysia-to-surrey-was-a-slap-in-the-face
  11. NME
    https://www.nme.com/features/film-interviews/henry-golding-interview-monsoon-2759529
  12. South China Morning Post
    https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2173374/crazy-rich-asians-henry-golding-insanity-fame-not
  13. Getsurrey
    https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/henry-golding-crazy-rich-asians-21333823
  14. Popsugar
    https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/henry-golding-travel-interview-48369471
  15. "Even Henry Golding has been travel scammed"
    https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/henry-golding-travel-interview/index.html
  16. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1h0sVft438P3G3c6xVnXJnJ/henry-golding
  17. Vulture
    http://www.vulture.com/2017/03/hollywood-newcomer-joins-constance-wu-in-crazy-rich-asians.html
  18. Kent Live
    https://www.kentlive.news/whats-on/film/snake-eyes-gi-joe-origins-5736840
  19. Vulture
    http://www.vulture.com/2018/08/henry-golding-crazy-rich-asians-casting.html
  20. "'Crazy Rich Asians' is No. 1 movie in US and Canada over the weekend"
    https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/20/crazy-rich-asians-is-no-1-movie-in-us-and-canada-over-the-weekend.html
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