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My Take
Johnny Flynn is the rare double threat where I genuinely cannot decide which half I prefer. Born in Cape Town and schooled at Winchester College, he fronts Johnny Flynn and the Sussex Wit, writing folk songs with a literary, weathered quality that feels older than he is. Then on screen he keeps landing roles I would not have predicted, playing David Bowie in Stardust, Mr. Knightley in Emma, and a young Nicholas Winton in One Life. The fact that he is also credited as a poet and composer tells me music is not a sideline for him. I find that restless, multi-disciplinary creativity quietly inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Johnny Flynn
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョニー・フリン
- Reading
- じょにー・ふりん
- Born
- March 14, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Occupation
- actor / singer / poet / composer / musician
2. Background
- University
- Winchester College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnny Flynn born?
Born March 14, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Johnny Flynn from?
Johnny Flynn is from Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
What does Johnny Flynn do?
Johnny Flynn works as actor, singer, poet, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- 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.