Jack Lowden is a Scottish actor, born on June 2, 1990, in Chelmsford, Essex, England, and raised in the Scottish Borders. He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and began his career on stage.
Lowden gained early recognition for his theatre work, winning an Olivier Award for Ghosts. He later moved into film and television with roles in War & Peace, Dunkirk, Mary Queen of Scots, Calibre, and Benediction.
On television, Lowden is best known for portraying MI5 agent River Cartwright in the spy drama Slow Horses. His work spans historical drama, thrillers, independent film, and major studio productions.
