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Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan was born on the 1st January 1986 in Armagh in Northern Ireland.
He has appeared in Esteban in the Old Vic stage adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar's Todo sobre mi madre and also in the title role in the Young Vic's adaptation of Pierre's Vernon God Little.
Other roles include in The Catherine Tate Show in the Christmas Special as John Leary alongside Catherine Tate and in Doctor Who in the episode entitled "Midnight" as Jethro Cane opposite David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor and the Doctor's companion Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate.
Colin has also starred in The Sea Change as Calum opposite Natalie Press, Janet McTeer and Tanya Franks and also made his radio acting debut in Cry Babies by Kim Newman on BBC Radio 4.
But perhaps Colin's most notable role is in Merlin - Merlin - Vol.1, Merlin - Vol.2 and Merlin - Series 2 Vol.1 as the title character of Merlin alongside Santiago Cabrera, Angel Coulby, Louise Dylan, Bradley James, Anthony Head and Richard Wilson.




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Colin Morgan - what members say


  • Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1
  • Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1 review by A customer from gwaenysgor
    Rated - 5.0 stars superb.............................. 14 November 2008
    ...ith Prince Arthur, before Arthur becomes King of Camelot. The main cast are: Colin Morgan as Merlin. Bradley James as Prince Arthur (the future King of Camelot). Richa...   Read customer review
  • Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.2
  • Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.2 review by A customer from gwaenysgor
    Rated - 5.0 stars superb................................. 29 January 2009
    ... Prince Arthur, before Arthur becomes King of Camelot. The main cast are: Colin Morgan as Merlin. Bradley James as Prince Arthur (the future King of Camelot). R...   Read customer review
  • Merlin - Series 2 - Vol.1
  • Merlin - Series 2 - Vol.1 review by williamsgwynfa from gwaenysgor
    Rated - 5.0 stars superb............................ 27 September 2009
    ...e, as he finds that Lancelot is also out to save her. The cast is fabulous - Colin Morgan as Merlin, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Anthony Head as Uther, Angel Coulby as Gwen...   Read customer review

Colin Morgan - filmography


  • Merlin - Series 4 - Complete - Blu-ray (5 discs) (2011)
    Starring: Colin Morgan,  Bradley James
    Director: Alice Troughton
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    With epic action sequences, stunning CGI and terrifying new monsters comes the fourth series of MERLIN featuring the familiar blend of magic and mayhem this time with revealing secrets and old friends choosing new battles it becomes clear that the conflict for Camelot is just the beginning. ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 82% from 63 members
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  • Merlin Series 4 - Vol.2 (3 discs) on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Colin Morgan,  Bradley James,  Katie McGrath
    Director: Justin Molotnikov
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    With epic action sequences, stunning CGI and terrifying new monsters comes the fourth series of MERLIN featuring the familiar blend of magic and mayhem this time with revealing secrets and old friends choosing new battles it becomes clear that the conflict for Camelot is just the beginning. Volume ..read more »
    4.5 stars out of 5 88% from 146 members
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  • The Island on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Natalie Press,  Colin Morgan,  Janet McTeer
    Director: Brek Taylor,  Elizabeth Mitchell
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Starring Colin Morgan (BBC’s Merlin); Natalie Press (My Summer of Love, 5 Women) and Academy Award nominee Janet McTeer (Tumbleweeds) in a psychological drama based on an acclaimed novel about a young woman abandoned at birth who is determined to track down her birth mother..and kill her.
    2.5 stars out of 5 50% from 172 members
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  • Merlin Series 4 - Vol.1 (3 discs) on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Colin Morgan,  Bradley James,  Katie McGrath
    Director: Alice Troughton
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    With epic action sequences, stunning CGI and terrifying new monsters comes the fourth series of MERLIN featuring the familiar blend of magic and mayhem this time with revealing secrets and old friends choosing new battles it becomes clear that the conflict for Camelot is just the beginning.
    4.5 stars out of 5 87% from 251 members
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  • Parked (2010)
    Starring: Colin Morgan,  Colm Meaney,  Stuart Graham
    Director: Darragh Byrne
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Fred Daly returns to Ireland with nowhere to live but his car. Then dope-smoking 21-year-old Cathal parks beside him, and brightens up his lonely world. Encouraged by Cathal, Fred meets attractive music teacher Jules. Growing closer, these three outsiders are set on a course that will change their ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 55% from 11 members
    Due for release on 12th March 2012
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  • Merlin - Series 2 - Vol.2 (3 discs) on DVD (2009)
    Starring: Colin Morgan,  Bradley James,  Anthony Head
    Director: Jeremy Webb,  Dave Moore
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Colin Morgan returns as our secret hero Merlin, who must fulfil his destiny to protect the young Prince Arthur (Bradley James) and the kingdom of Camelot, a place where magic has been banned by the ruthless King Uther (Anthony Head). They join Katie McGrath as the mesmerising Morgana, the King's ..read more »
    4.5 stars out of 5 85% from 985 members
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  • Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1 (3 discs) on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Colin Morgan,  Bradley James,  Anthony Head
    Director: James Hawes
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began, is a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious peoples. In this dangerous world, magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon. Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers arrives at the gates ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 3,066 members
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Colin Morgan facts

5 most recent films

Merlin - Series 4 - Complete - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars
Merlin Series 4 - Vol.2 - 4.5 stars
Merlin Series 3 - Vo.1 - 4.5 stars
Merlin Series 3 - Vol.2 - 4.5 stars
The Island - 2.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Merlin Series 4 - Vol.2 - 4.5 stars
Merlin Series 4 - Vol.1 - 4.5 stars
Merlin Series 3 - Vol.2 - 4.5 stars
Merlin Series 3 - Vo.1 - 4.5 stars
Merlin - Series 2 - Vol.2 - 4.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Parked - 3.0 stars
The Island - 2.5 stars
Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.1 - 4.0 stars
Merlin - Series 1 - Vol.2 - 4.0 stars
Merlin - Series 4 - Complete - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Bradley James - 27 times - show films
Katie McGrath - 26 times - show films
Anthony Head - 25 times - show films
Richard Wilson - 25 times - show films
Angel Coulby - 16 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Jeremy Webb - 21 times - show films
David Moore - 13 times - show films
Alice Troughton - 5 times - show films
James Hawes - 4 times - show films
Dave Moore - 4 times - show films