Iain Armitage
Biography
Iain Armitage's love for performing and live theater prompted him to enter the world of acting, and his resume continues to grow with each passing month. In 2018 Variety named him as one of the "Top 10 Actors to Watch" of the fall season, and he appeared in their "Youth Impact" issue in 2017 and 2018.At the young age of 7, Armitage burst on the acting scene appearing alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names when he made his acting debut playing the role of Ziggy Chapman on the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning HBO limited series "Big Little Lies," based on the best-selling novel by Liane Moriarty, written for the screen by David E. Kelley. The series, which just completed its second season, is directed by Jean-Marc Vallee (first season) and Andrea Arnold (second season), and stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep.
Armitage appeared in the Netflix feature "Our Souls at Night," opposite Jane Fonda and Robert Redford; the independent feature "I'm Not Here," with J.K Simmons; and "The Glass Castle," for Lionsgate with Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts. Currently, he is recording and will be heard as the voice of Young Shaggy in the Warner Brothers animated feature SCOOB, set for release in 2020 alongside Mark Wahlberg, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried and "Young Sheldon" recurring guest star Mckenna Grace.
In addition to acting on the big and small screens, Iain's true passion is live theater, and he was thrilled to participate in a workshop for the new musical "Millions," by Adam Guettel. Iain attends as many Broadway shows as his schedule allows and enjoys offering critiques of these performances on his YouTube channel, "IainLovesTheatre." Iain had the opportunity to blend his love for theater with work when he covered the red carpet for the Tony Awards in 2016 and 2017.
When Iain is not performing or attending the theater, he can be found tap dancing or performing magic tricks. He received his brown belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Iain was born in Georgia and is based in Virginia when he's not filming. He is the son of actor Euan Morton and theater producer Lee Armitage. His birthday is July 15. Follow him on Twitter @IainLoveTheatre and Instagram @Iain.
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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2019 (2h 2m) - Streaming on Netflix
Former student turned crystal meth drug kingpin fugitive, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), attempts to outrun his past in this western-style crime thriller. Aaron Paul reprises his Emmy-winning role in this film written and directed by "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan. Won "Best Movie Made for Television" by the Critics' Choice Television Awards. Source Netflix
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GoldenEye
Action Adventure PG‑131995 (2h 9m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan takes his first turn as debonair secret agent James Bond, who investigates the destruction of a Russian satellite weapons base.
Pierce Brosnan's first Bond film opened at No. 1 at the box office, reinvigorating the 007 franchise. Source Netflix
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6 Underground
Action Adventure Thriller R2019 (2h 8m) - Streaming on Netflix
After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.
Ryan Reynolds leads an international vigilante squad in this adrenaline-propelled action thriller directed by Michael Bay. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Comedy Drama TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Amazon
In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track: husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her.
Winner of 8 Emmy Awards. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls). Source Amazon
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New Girl
Comedy TV‑142011 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Still rebounding from a breakup, Jessica Day moves in with three single guys, all of whom are ready to help her understand the ways of the world. Zooey Deschanel stars as single schoolteacher Jessica Day, who moves in with three guys after having her heart broken by her latest beau.
Zooey Deschanel brings out her offbeat charm in this sitcom about a quirky teacher and three male roomies. Source Netflix
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The Good Place
Comedy Drama Fantasy TV‑142016 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person. When Eleanor dies and winds up in an afterlife paradise reserved for only the most ethical people, she realizes she's been mistaken for somebody else. This wacky afterlife comedy won a Critics' Choice TV Award. Source Netflix
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