Keiynan Lonsdale
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Early Life and Background
Keiynan Lonsdale is an Australian actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer. He was born on December 19, 1991, in Sydney, Australia, and is one of twelve children in a blended family. His diverse heritage includes Nigerian, Irish, and Danish roots, which have contributed to his unique artistic identity.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 19 Dec, 1991
- Age
- 28 yrs
- Occupations
- Film actor
Singer
Dancer
Television actor
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- Citizenship
- Australia
- Birth Place
- Sydney
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Australian actor
- Twitter Id
- Keiynanlonsdale
- Net Worth 2021
- 12 million
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Acting Career
Lonsdale began his acting journey in 2007 with a small dancing role in the film Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance. He gained wider recognition in 2012 when he joined the cast of the popular ABC series Dance Academy as Oliver Lloyd. His character became a regular during the show’s third season, helping him to develop a larger fan base both in Australia and internationally.
Expanding into American film, Lonsdale appeared in several movies including Dance Academy: The Movie (2017), Like.Share.Follow. (2017), and Love, Simon (2018), in which he played the role of Bram Greenfeld. His performance in Love, Simon received critical acclaim, further establishing him as a rising star in Hollywood.
Television Appearances and MTV Tenure
Before making his mark in film, Lonsdale worked as a video jockey (VJ) for MTV Australia for over two years. This role allowed him to connect with a younger audience while showcasing his vibrant and charismatic on-screen persona. In 2018, he appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Season 4, further cementing his place within global pop culture.
