Freddy Carter: 13 facts about the Shadow and Bone actor you should know

1. Who is Freddy Carter? Get to know the Shadow and Bone star here

Some of you may already know and love British actor Freddy Carter but for all the new fans that have arrived off the back of his brilliant turn as Kaz Brekker in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone, here’s everything you need to know about the rising star. [Getty]

2. How old is Freddy Carter?

Freddy Carter is 30 years old. He was born on January 27th in 1993. For anyone wondering about his star sign, that makes him an Aquarius. [@carolinemford via Instagram]

3. How tall is Freddy Carter?

According to Freddy Carter’s IMDb page, the actor stands at around 6ft tall, which is roughly 1.85 m. [Getty]

4. Where is Freddy Carter from? Is he British?

Freddy Carter is a British actor, from Plymouth, England. He went to school in Taunton, in Somerset and later went on to study and train in acting at Oxford School of Drama. [@FreddyCarter1 via Instagram]

5. Freddy Carter plays Kaz Brekker in Shadow and Bone

Freddy Carter plays Kaz Brekker in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. Kaz is the leader of the Dregs, a ruthless gangster and a conman. Freddy has been praised by fans for nailing anti-hero’s vibe and bringing it to life on screen. Speaking to Notion, Freddy said he loved the books so much and “desperately wanted to do it justice”. [Netflix]

6. What movies and TV shows has Freddy Carter been in?

Prior to playing Kaz Brekker in Shadow and Bone, Freddy Carter played Jason Ripper in Pennyworth, Tom in 15 days and Pin Hawthorne in Free Rein. He’s also appeared in movies such as Wonder Woman and The Convent. Freddy also wrote, directed and starred in his own short film No. 89. As well as appearing in movies and TV shows, Freddy is also a stage actor. He’s appeared in three plays so far, including The War of the Roses, The Tempest and Agnes Colander. [Netflix]

7. Who did Freddy Carter play in Free Rein?

Freddy Carter played the main role of Peter “Pin” Hawthorne in the British Netflix series. He appeared in all three seasons of the show, plus the two specials that aired on Netflix in 2018 and 2019. The series ended in July 2019. [Netflix]

8. Who did Freddy Carter play in Wonder Woman?

According to IMDb, Freddy Carter played a solider in 2017’s Wonder Woman. Although, you’ll have a tough job finding him in the movie – there's hundreds and hundreds of soldiers throughout the film. Fans haven’t been able to spot him yet either. [via Instagram]

9. Freddy Carter is also a writer and director

As well as acting, Freddy Carter is also a talented writer and director. In 2019, he wrote, directed and starred in his own short film No. 89. In an interview with Square Mile, he called the project his greatest accomplishment. [Netflix]

10. Who is Freddy Carter's girlfriend? Caroline Ford is also an actor

Freddy Carter has been dating English actress Caroline Ford for quite some time – since 2018, based on Instagram photos. The pair both starred in Netflix’s Free Rein together, with Caroline playing Sam. The pair often share adorable birthday posts for each other on Instagram too. [@carolinemford via Instagram]

11. Who is Freddy Carter’s brother? Tom Austen is also an actor

Freddy Carter’s older brother is British actor Tom Austen. Tom is most well known for his roles as Jasper Frost in The Royals and Guy Hopkins in Grantchester. He also appeared in Freddy’s short film No. 89. His recent on-screen roles include Cody in The Bold Type and Daimon Helstrom in Hulu’s Helstrom series. [@tommyae via Instagram]

12. Is Freddy Carter on Instagram?

You can find Freddy Carter on Instagram at @freddycarter1. His grid is currently packed full of Shadow and Bone promo pics, behind the scenes images and recent photoshoots. Freddy also appears to be a keen photographer, so expect to find some of his snaps of his friends and his travels on there too. [@FreddyCarter1 via Instagram]