Cassian Bilton
Cassian Bilton | |
|---|---|
| Born | London, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Notable work | Foundation |
Cassian Bilton is a British actor best known for portraying Brother Dawn in the Apple TV+ science fiction series Foundation.
Early life and education
Bilton studied philosophy and theology at the University of Oxford.[1] Whilst at Oxford, he performed in many plays and was president of the Experimental Theatre Club.[2] Before graduating in 2017, Bilton played Oliver in As You Like It in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe.[3]
Career
Bilton portrayed Kornitzer in the 2019 short film The Devil's Harmony, which won the 2020 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Jury Award for International Fiction.[4][5] He also appeared as Connor in the 2020 short film Shoal, which was nominated for a BAFTA Student Film Award,[4] and long-listed for Best Short Film at the British Independent Film Awards[6].
Bilton has portrayed Brother Dawn in the Apple TV+ series Foundation since 2021.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Devil's Harmony | Kornitzer | Short film |
| 2020 | Shoal | Connor | Short film |
| 2021–present | Foundation | Brother Dawn | Main role |
Personal life
Bilton is based in London and has expressed interests in visual arts and music.[1]
References
- ^ a b Takashi, Dino (14 December 2021). "Foundation's Cassian Bilton Is a Clone That We Need in Our Lives". A Book Of. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Barclay, Mark (8 June 2015). "Experimental Theatre Club". Cherwell. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Cassian Bilton". Independent Talent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b Bolen, Sydney (1 November 2021). "Cassian Bilton". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Sundance Announces 2020 Short-film Winners". Park Record. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "BEST BRITISH SHORT FILM LONG LIST 2020 · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Robbins, Jason (15 October 2021). "Foundation Cast and Characters Guide: Who Plays Who in the Apple TV+ Asimov Adaptation". Collider. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.