Joseph Morgan was born on the 16th May 1981, in London, UK, and is an actor, probably best known for his role as Klaus Mikaelson in the TV series “The Vampire Diaries” (2011-2016), and its spin-off “The Originals” (2013- ), which significantly increased his net worth. His career started in 2002.
Have you ever wondered how rich Joseph Morgan is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Joseph Morgan’s net worth is as high as $3 million. In addition to his role in popular series, Morgan has also appeared in several movies that improved his wealth.
Joseph Morgan Net Worth $3 Million
Joseph Martin is the oldest child in his family, and although born in London, he lived in Swansea, Wales for 11 years. He went to Morriston Comprehensive School and later BTEC Performing Arts course at Gorseinon College before moving back to the English capital to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Morgan made his debut on television in the Simon Cellan Jones’s TV movie “Eroica” in 2003, and soon after he appeared in “Henry VIII” (2003) starring Ray Winstone, Joss Ackland, and Sid Mitchell. His next films were Peter Weir’s Oscar-winning “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003) with Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, and Billy Boyd, and Oliver Stone’s “Alexander” (2004) starring Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, and Rosario Dawson. All added significantly to his net worth. In the meantime, Joseph had a role in four episodes of the series called “Hex” (2004), and later in the movie “Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!” (2006) with Michael Sheen, Cheryl Campbell, and Peter Wight. In 2007, Morgan appeared in Iain B. MacDonald’s “Mansfield Park” and Harmony Korine’s “Mister Lonely”, and also in five episodes of “Doc Martin” starring Martin Clunes.
His next role was as Tony Reece in eight episodes of “Casualty” (2008-2009), and in films “Angels Crest” (2011), and “Immortals” (2011) starring Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, and John Hurt. However, Morgan gained international fame on The CW show “The Vampire Diaries” (2011-2016), and later in “The Originals” (2013- ). Thanks to these series, Morgan generated considerably more money into his bank account.
Joseph’s latest movies were Gonzalo López-Gallego’s “Open Grave” (2013), Luke Massey’s horror-thriller “Armistice” (2013), and Ross Clarke’s “Dermaphoria” (2015). Most recently, he will appear as James Hogg in Luke Massey’s drama “500 Miles North” with Matt Ryan and Kevin McNally; the movie is in post-production at the moment. Morgan won the TV Guide Award in 2013 and People’s Choice Award in 2014 for Favourite Actor in a New TV Series.
Regarding his personal life, Joseph Morgan was engaged to “The Vampire Diaries” co-star Persia White in May 2014, and they married a couple of months later in Jamaica. Mecca White is his stepdaughter.
TV Guide Award (2013), People's Choice Awards for Favorite Actor In A New TV Series (2014)
Nominations
Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Liplock, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Liplock, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Movies
“Eroica”(2003), “Henry VIII” (2003), “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003), “Alexander” (2004),“Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!” (2006),“Angels Crest” (2011), “Immortals” (2011), “Open Grave” (2013), “Armistice” (2013), “Dermaphoria” (2015)
TV Shows
“The Vampire Diaries” (2011-2016), “The Originals” (2013- ), “Hex” (2004), “Doc Martin”,“Casualty” (2008-2009)
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Trademark
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Often stars in period pieces
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Dimples
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Quote
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I love 'The Walking Dead.' I'm a massive fan of that show.
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I would never assume to tell another actor how to do his job!
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I've always had an incredible interest in the villains, which are a lot more fun to play.
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When you're indestructible, then nothing is a threat really. So nothing needs to be taken that seriously.
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If you're working with someone who you get on with and you're supposed to hate them on the screen, then you get this playful challenge thing where you're trying to one-up each other and that's really interesting. Sometimes it can become like tennis. The harder you hit the ball back, then the harder the hit it back to you.
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Vampires are a genre now.
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'Interview with a Vampire' made vampires sexy.
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Fact
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Since July 5th, 2014, Joseph Morgan is the Stepfather of Mecca White.
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Supports the Swaziland charity Positive Women.
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His favorite shows are ''The Walking Dead'' and ''Game Of Thrones''.
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Has multiple tattoos including a panther-like tattoo on his right bicep, birds and a feather on his left arm/chest, and a triangle on his back.
He had no stunt double in Ben Hur (2010) , all of his fight scenes were done by him.
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His dad a painter. He loves to paint and draw in his free time.
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Morgan is a supporter of the charity Positive Women including asking fans to donate to the cause to acknowledge his birthday.
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He was a student at Morriston Comprehensive School and then studied a BTEC Performing Arts course at Gorseinon College, now Gower College Swansea, before moving back to London to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama in his late teens.
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He is the oldest child in his family.
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Morgan was born in London, England, but lived in Morriston, Swansea, for 11 years.
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His first ever acting audition was for Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets for a character called, Tom Riddle.
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Lived for a time in Swansea, Wales, as Joseph Martin. He attended Morriston Comprehensive School before moving to London to study acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
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