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Born on March 29, 1983, Ed Skrein is from London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom. Ed Skrein is listed as a singer, film actor and musician. That works out to 43 years old in 2026.
My Take
Ed Skrein is one of those guys who quietly built a career that's way more interesting than most people realize. Camden-raised, started as a rapper, then somehow ended up playing one of the best villains in the Deadpool franchise — Francis "Ajax" Freeman — and absolutely nailed it. That cold, sneering menace he brought to the role felt genuinely earned, not just casting-by-looks. And the dude keeps showing up in big genre films: The Transporter reboot, Alita: Battle Angel, the Midway ensemble, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon films. What I respect most, though, is that he publicly stepped down from a role in Hellboy (2018) when fans pointed out the character was of Asian heritage — no drama, just did the right thing quietly. That kind of integrity is rare in Hollywood. Rapper turned actor turned stand-up human being. Worth paying attention to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ed Skrein
- Name (Japanese)
- エド・スクライン
- Reading
- えど・すくらいん
- Born
- March 29, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor / musician / rapper
2. Links
3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ed Skrein born?
Born March 29, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Ed Skrein from?
Ed Skrein is from London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom.
What does Ed Skrein do?
Ed Skrein works as actor, singer, film actor, musician, rapper.
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