As if the entire “Game of Thrones” franchise didn’t already feature over 100 characters, “House of the Dragon” continues to expand its lore with new names. One of the leads in its highly anticipated second season, set to dominate 2024, is Cregan Stark, portrayed by Tom Taylor.
He is the ancestor of Eddard Stark and Jon Snow, making him a central figure in this prequel series. In the timeline where it’s set, he holds the title of Lord of Winterfell. His involvement was confirmed in the first season when Jacaerys sought support from House Arryn and House Stark.
Given the enduring popularity of the Stark family within the universe created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, it’s certain that Taylor will experience a significant rise in popularity and be sought after for many projects in the future. Learn more about him here.
Tom Taylor’s age, nationality and career
The 22-year-old English actor from Surrey spent his childhood dedicated to attending drama school until 2013. Some time after that, his teacher informed him about an agent visiting the school he attended for castings, prompting Taylor to return.
This decision proved to be one of the best in his life. Following some interviews, Taylor signed with his first agent and subsequently starred in BBC productions like “The Last Kingdom” and “Doctor Foster”.
His career trajectory continued to rise as he landed the role of Jake Chambers in “The Dark Tower” through a global casting process. Despite mixed reception of the film, it significantly boosted Taylor’s visibility in Hollywood, leading to his selection by the casting team of “House of the Dragon”.
Tom Taylor’s love life
Based on what can be seen on his Instagram account, it appears that the actor is single or is intentionally keeping his relationship private, as there are no pictures posted with a significant other.
Harry Collett and Tom Taylor in “House of the Dragon”. (Source: IMDb)
Known for his close friendship with Harry Collett, who portrays Prince Jacaerys ‘Jace’ Velaryon in the show, fans have playfully invented a bromance between the two actors. This seems to be all in good fun and doesn’t appear to bother either of them.
Tom Taylor’s filmography
Apart from the aforementioned productions, Tom Taylor has appeared in seven other movies and series. His most recent role is in Netflix‘s “Love at First Sight,” where he plays a supporting character in a romantic story about a young couple who fall in love after meeting for the first time in an airport.
You can also find him in the series “Close to Me” on AMC+ Amazon Channel. There, he portrays the son of a woman who experiences amnesia and forgets an entire year of her life.
Additionally, we recommend watching him in “Us,” a 2020 drama mini-series comprising four episodes available on Prime Video. In this series, Tom Taylor again plays the role of a son, navigating a family’s attempt at reconciliation during a trip across Europe.
