Nicholas Galitzine bio, age, height, single or not, personal life, family, career path 2025

Nicholas Galitzine Biography

Nicholas Galitzine is a British actor with Russian heritage. He's best known for his roles in the British-American adaptation of "Cinderella," the romantic drama "Purple Hearts," and "Red, White, and Royal Blue."

Childhood and Youth

Nicholas Dmitri Konstantin Galitzine was born in September 1994 in London.

He comes from an ancient, wealthy, and influential noble family, the Galitzines. When the Bolsheviks rose to power, they began targeting family members. Nicholas's ancestors managed to escape and build a new life in the United Kingdom.

Nicholas's father, Jeffrey Galitzine, is an entrepreneur in the glass recycling business. His mother, Laura Papayanni, was born in the United States but has Greek origins. Nicholas has an older sister, Lexi, who works as an illustrator and interior designer.

Nicholas attended an all-boys private boarding school and grew up as a shy but curious child. His parents always encouraged his creative talents. For a while, Nicholas sang in a choir.

Sports played a significant role in shaping his personality. From a young age, Nicholas participated in rugby, soccer, and track and field. "Though I have to say, my greatest competitive achievement was crushing it in my first egg-and-spoon race at age 5," Nicholas joked.

For some time, he considered pursuing a career in professional sports. After school, he regularly attended training sessions and played rugby for the "Harlequins" team on weekends. His idol was the legendary British rugby player Jason Robinson. But a string of injuries cut his athletic career short.

As a teenager, Nicholas developed a passion for cinema and music. "My love for music started with the band Queen. I fell in love with Freddie Mercury's performances, his theatricality, and the sense of euphoria he created. A top-notch artist in every way," the actor said.

Acting Career

Nicholas Galitzine stumbled into acting right after finishing school, all because of a girl he had a crush on. He auditioned for a production at the Edinburgh Festival of Performing Arts—where his crush was headed—and surprisingly landed a role.

In 2014, Galitzine made his film debut with a leading role in the melodrama "The Beat Beneath My Feet." He played Tom, a shy teenager whose life transforms when he meets a rock musician everyone thought was dead (Luke Perry). The role showcased both his acting chops and vocal talents, with Galitzine performing several songs throughout the film.

Nicolas Galitzine in The Beat Beneath My Feet

Sharp-eyed viewers might've also caught Galitzine in the crime series "Legends," where he guest-starred in one episode. In 2016, Galitzine took the lead in "High Strung," playing a violinist who's forced to busk in subway stations to survive. Around the same time, he landed a central role in the Irish coming-of-age film "Handsome Devil," playing gay student Conor.

In 2019, Galitzine joined the cast of "Share," an intense drama. In this drama, he played AJ. He also appeared in the supernatural Netflix series "Chambers," about a woman investigating the identity of her heart donor.

In 2020, he joined the cast of "The Craft: Legacy," the long-awaited sequel to the 1996 cult classic. In the film, he played a bisexual character named Timmy.

His big break came in 2021 when he landed the role of Prince Robert in Amazon's "Cinderella" remake. His co-star in this Amazon musical film was singer Camila Cabello.

Nicolas Galitzine – Somebody to Love – Cinderella

Soon after, Nicholas scored a leading role in Netflix's "Purple Hearts," playing a Marine who enters a fake marriage with aspiring singer Sofia Carson's character before deployment.

That same year, it was announced that Galitzine would star opposite Anne Hathaway in "The Idea of You," based on Robinne Lee's bestselling novel.

Personal Life of Nicholas Galitzine

Given his frequent portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters—from "Handsome Devil," which won three LGBT FilmOut Festival awards, to "The Craft: Legacy"—fans have speculated about his personal life.

However, Galitzine has been linked to model Courtney Eaton and actress Lily Kai, his co-star from the 2019 film "Share."

Romance rumors also swirled around him and Camila Cabello, fueled by their frequent social media posts together—though they've maintained they're just close friends.

Nicholas Galitzine Now

In 2023, Nicholas Galitzine stepped into the role of Prince Henry in the romantic comedy "Red, White, and Royal Blue," adapted from Casey McQuiston's bestselling novel. His character develops a romance with the U.S. President's son, Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez).

Nicholas Galitzine in 'Red, White, and Royal Blue'

That same year, he landed a role in the British historical mini-series "Mary and George." He plays George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, a real historical figure from the 17th century.

Nicolas Galitzine in mini-series 'Mary and George'

2023 also saw the release of "Bottoms," a teen comedy featuring Nicholas Galitzine.

Bottoms - Nicholas Galitzine Interview