Ed Speleers was born on April 7, 1988, in Chichester, England. He developed an interest in acting at a young age, participating in school productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Richard III. While attending Eastbourne College, he wrote a play titled Retribution, which was performed at his school.

     Speleers gained recognition in 2006 when he landed the lead role in Eragon, a film adaptation of Christopher Paolini’s novel. Despite mixed reviews, his performance helped launch his career. He later appeared in British television series such as Echo Beach and Downton Abbey, where he played Jimmy Kent.

     In 2018, Speleers took on the role of Stephen Bonnet, a ruthless antagonist in Outlander, which further showcased his ability to portray complex characters. He also starred in You (Season 4) as Rhys Montrose, a charismatic yet dangerous figure.

     Speleers joined the Star Trek universe in Star Trek: Picard for the third season. He portrayed Jack Crusher, the son of Beverly Crusher and Jean-Luc Picard. The character was heavily featured in the plot of the season.

     Outside of acting, Speleers is involved in charity work and has run marathons for various causes. He is married to Asia Macey, and they have two children.