"Meet Robert Aramayo: The Rising Star of Hollywood"

ROBERT Aramayo is a gifted British actor whose career reached a historic milestone on February 22, 2026.

He became the first-ever performer to win in a single night.

Robert Aramayo gave an emotional acceptance speech after winning his awardsCredit: Getty He played Elrond in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerCredit: AP Robert pictured with his BAFTA awardsCredit: Getty

Who is Robert Aramayo?

was born on November 6, 1992, in Hull, England.

In 2011, he joined the Hull Truck Youth Theatre when he was just 10.

Aged 16, he secured a place at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York, winning a spot from around 4,000 applicants.

His first big break was the lead role of Alex in Juilliard’s production of A Clockwork Orange.

Off the back of this performance, Robert was cast in his first movie Lost in Florence (2017), before going on to become a household name playing a young in flashback sequences in .

Despite featuring in big-budget spectacles, it was his performance in the independent biopic I Swear (2025) that solidified his status as a powerhouse lead.

In the film, Robert portrays John Davidson, a Scottish campaigner who lives with severe Tourette syndrome and became an unlikely national figure.

The film starts out with an awkward royal encounter – John receiving his OBE from Queen Elizabeth II, before inadvertently shouting an obscenity at the monarch.

The incredible movie progresses into a moving account of self-acceptance and resilience.

, described by critics as a masterclass in physical and emotional authenticity.

What has he appeared in?

Robert has appeared in a diverse range of big and small screen productions, including:

• I Swear (2025): Robert had the lead role in this critically acclaimed biopic about the Scottish Tourette syndrome campaigner
• Palestine 36 (2025): He played Captain Wingate in this historical drama exploring the 1930s Arab revolt
• Lilies Not for Me (2024): Robert portrayed Philipp Fairfax in this drama about experimental “conversion” procedures in the 1920s.
• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022–2024): He starred as the in the first two seasons of the Amazon series.
• Dance First (2023): Robert played Alfred Peron in this biographical film centred on the life of Samuel Beckett.
• Behind Her Eyes (2021): He starred as Rob in this psychological thriller miniseries.
• The King’s Man (2021): Robert featured in the Kingsman prequel as Sergeant Major Atkins alongside .
• (2016–2017): In his major breakout role, he portrayed young in pivotal flashback sequences.

What awards did he win at the BAFTAs?

Robert, 33, was stunned when he won Best Lead Performance, just moments after winning the Rising Star .

His hand shot up to his mouth and his proud mum and dad burst into tears, kissing Robert’s cheeks.

During his acceptance speech, the rising star said: “I honestly cannot believe that I have won this award.

“Everyone in this category blows me away. When I was in school, came in to speak to us in Julliard and he gave an amazing talk on longevity as an actor, about protecting your instrument and avoiding self-destructive behaviours, and it had a great impact on everyone in the room.”

He added: “So to be in this category with you tonight is incredible. Thank you, Ethan.”