Anson Boon


Anson Boon is an English actor.

Early life

Boon was born in Peterborough. His father is an amateur DJ, originally from a farming family, and his mother is from a working-class London family. He has a younger brother. He dropped out of college to pursue acting professionally, choosing not to attend drama school.

Career

Boon made his professional acting debut in the children's sitcom All at Sea in 2014. In 2019, he had roles in the films Blackbird and 1917, and was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow. The following year, he starred in his first lead role in the mystery drama film The Winter Lake alongside Emma Mackey. In 2022, he played Johnny Rotten in the biographical miniseries Pistol, directed by Danny Boyle.

Personal life

Boon is a supporter of the Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur.

Acting credits

Film

Television

Theatre