Michael Malarkey

Michael Malarkey
Born (1983-06-21) June 21, 1983
Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality American/British Dual Citizen
Occupation Actor (film, television, theatre), singer
Years active 2009–present
Known for Playing the character Lorenzo on the Vampire Diaries
Spouse(s) Nadine Lewington (m. 2009)
Children Marlon Malarkey ( 11th September 2014)

Michael Malarkey (born in June 21, 1983) is a British-American actor and singer best known for his role as Enzo in the series The Vampire Diaries.[1][2]

Career

Malarkey was born in Beirut, Lebanon to an Irish American father and a British mother of Arab/Italian origin. The family established in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Michael is the oldest of three brothers (Daniel, Kevin). In 2006, Malarkey travelled to London, England to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[3]

Malarkey had his beginnings on the London stage appearing in various theatre productions like Spring Storm, Beyond the Horizon and adaptations of The Great Gatsby in the role of Jay Gatsby and in the musical Million Dollar Quartet in the role of singer Elvis Presley.[3][4]

Malarkey also appeared in short films Good Morning Rachel (2009) and Ghost in the Machine (2012) and in the TV feature film Impirioso before landing the role of Lorenzo (Enzo) in season 5 of the television series The Vampire Diaries as a recurring character. After great popularity with the viewing public, Malarkey's role was upgraded to a series regular in season 6.[2]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Good Morning Rachel Peter Short film
2012 Ghost in the Machine Cowboy Short film
2013 Impirioso Bruno
2013 The Selection Prince Maxon Unsuccessful The CW Pilot
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Curiosity Milton Long Episode: "What Sank Titanic?"
2012 Dark Matters: Twisted But True 2 episodes: "Unabomber, Salvation by Starvation, Get the Lead Out" and "Agent Orange, Ben Franklin: Freud Slayer, Price of Beauty"
2013 Raw Anthony 4 episodes
2013–present The Vampire Diaries Lorenzo "Enzo" St. John Recurring role (season 5), Series regular (season 6 & season 7)

Theatre

Discography

EP
Songs

References

  1. Nellie Andreeva. "Michael Malarkey Joins ‘The Vampire Diaries’, Madeline Brewer In ‘Hemlock Grove’ - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 Crystal Bell. "The Vampire Diaries Season 6 — Michael Malarkey Gets Promoted to Series Regular". Wetpaint. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Michael Malarkey Brings Elvis to the West End in Million Dollar Quartet". Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  4. Ray Bennett. "Million Dollar Quartet: Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  5. Alistair Smith (19 April 2009). "Inches Apart wins Old Vic New Voices Award". The Stage.
  6. Michael Billington. "Beyond the Horizon / Spring Storm". the Guardian.
  7. "Beyond the Horizon; Spring Storm at the National Theatre, review". Telegraph.co.uk. 8 April 2010.
  8. Michael Billington. "Million Dollar Quartet – review". the Guardian.
  9. "The Great Gatsby, Wilton’s - review". Evening Standard. 27 April 2012.
  10. "iTunes - Music - Feed the Flames EP by Michael Malarkey". iTunes. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  11. "iTunes - Music - Knots EP by Michael Malarkey". iTunes. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  12. Kayti Burt. "Vampire Diaries Star Michael Malarkey (Enzo) Can Sing — Prepare to Swoon!". Wetpaint. Retrieved 16 March 2015.

External links

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