Marlon Blue

Marlon Blue Babic (born 19 May 1988) is an Austrian-English raised actor and model.[1] He has appeared in films such as Lion, The Royals, Episodes, Fury and Goitaca.[2][3][4]

Marlon Blue
Marlon Blue in 2017
Born (1988-05-19) 19 May 1988
Vienna, Austria
Occupation(s)Actor, fashion model
Years active2013–present
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Early life

Marlon Blue was born in Vienna, Austria.[5]

Career

Blue worked part-time as a craftsman in London when discovered by Ford Models and AD Model Management in Perth, Australia.[6] He has modelled for brands such as Gareth Pugh, Chanel, Max Mara, GANT, Armani, Gucci, Marc Stone and Diesel. After several years on the runway he began studying at BAW's Studio in Paris and at Stella Adler`s Studio in New York City.

He participated in a poetic short film, created by Joseph Bleu and Fabien Montique, in memory of Marguerite Duras, released through the site frillr.com and later released a series of drawings through the book Lucielos.

2014, he received his first role in David Ayer`s Fury followed by appearances in TV series The Royals, Episodes and TV commercial Coco Mademoiselle directed by Joe Wright for Chanel French perfume.[7]

2015, in published video game Guitar Hero Live from Neversoft Blue voiced Circle with The Black Keys . In 2015, he appeared in films such as Lion, Blue Rainbow, 27, Memory Lane, Fighting Heart, The Singleton, I'm Still Here, Dream a Life and The Luka State's music video "Rain". 2016, in Sylvie Verheyde's drama Sex Doll.[8][9]

By June 2016, Blue had been cast as the protagonist, alongside Leandro Firmino, in Rodrigo Rodrigues's adventure drama Goitaca, with his character later specified as Candea.[10][11] He attended filming in the jungle of Brazil after spending several weeks in the jungle of Ecuador amongst indigenous tribes near the Napo River.[12]

Personal life

Blue started dating fellow model Isabelle Lenvin from July 2014 until December 2015.

Filmography

Film
Movies
Year Title Role Notes
2013[13] I'm Still Here Surgeon [14]
2014[13] Lion Frank Stanford
27, Memory Lane Doc [13][15][16]
Fury US Soldier
2015[13] The Singleton Kudos [17][18]
2016[13] Across the River Noah
Sex Doll Nat [19]
Fighting Heart Chris Coltweild [20][21]
2017[13] 1603 John Quest [22]
2018[13] The Surrogate of Infidelity Donovan
2019[13] Ellipsism Marlon
2020[13] The Himalayan Route Himself (Documentary)
2021[13] Goitaca Candea [23]
2022[13] Untitled Trent Daxton Project (rumoured) Announced

Television
Year Film Role Notes
2015 The Royals Cale
2017 Episodes Luc

Theatre
Year Film Role Notes
2013 Francisca Robert Principal

Commercial
Year Film Role Notes
2014 Coco Mademoiselle Himself Chanel

Music
Video
Year Single Artist Role Notes
2014 Dream A Life Slowly Rolling Camera Principal [24][25]
2014[26][27] Rain The Luka State Principal
2016 I Wonder Bree Principal

Video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Guitar Hero LiveCircleVoice

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryResultWork
2016 Los Angeles Film Awards ActorWon Dark Waters
2016 Los Angeles Film Awards ActorWon Dream a Life
2021 London International Film Festival Awards Best Actor Nominated Goitaca [28]

References
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  2. Spencer, Laureen (2013). "Cast – Lion". Moviecast.
  3. Jason, Heavens (June 2014). "Fighting Heart – Movie". FHnews.
  4. Welon, Joel (2014). "Model, Marlon Blue Set To Play The Lead Role In "The Singleton"". Hollywoodmedia. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  5. Ferguson, Alice (May 2014). "UnicornsFly". AMnws.
  6. Lenning, Alice (2013). "Top Male Model List – Marlon Blue". Listalnews.
  7. Jensen, Bea (2014). "owl". Owliston.
  8. Heath, James (2013). ""Lion" – When The Pride Has Gone – Starring Ian Virgo, Nicola Posener, Jessica-Jane Stafford and Marlon Blue". KillTheSunsetPictures.
  9. Marcella, Karamat (23 June 2014). ""Game of Thrones" Star Talks Suicide Themed Music Video". TheHollywoodReporter.
  10. "'Goitaca' Filming In Barra do Pirai". Globo TV News. 14 July 2016.
  11. "Leandro Firmino and Marlon Blue to Star in Rodrigo Rodrigues's Adventure Drama 'Goitaca'". YahooNews. December 2016. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  12. Malz, Agus (October 2016). "Goitaca". TDZ.
  13. Lindsay, Westwood (2013). "mlnews". Daybees. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014.
  14. Jones, Liam (22 May 2013). "CL Film Festival". Facebook.
  15. Lennart, Matthieu (2014). "lhdyn". Trivlist.
  16. "...Filming Scenes For 27, Memory Lane". The Telegraph. October 2013.
  17. Tom, Joel (2014). "Marlon Blue will take on the lead role in "The Singleton"". Yahoo,News.
  18. Joel, Welon (2014). "Marlon Blue Lands Starring Role in the Singleton". Amfmmagazine.com.
  19. "Marlon Blue Joins The Cast of Sylvie Verheyde's Drama 'Sex Doll'". HoustonStyleMagazine. 6 December 2016.
  20. Jimmy, Kean (July 2014). "Fighting Heart – Cast". FightingHeartNews.
  21. Teresa, Collins (February 2016). "Marlon Blue to star in..." BIZjournals.
  22. Billy, James (15 April 2015). "1603Movienews". BroadwayworldNY.
  23. "Marlon Blue Takes Off Boxing Gloves To Star In Rodrigo Rodrigues's Adventure Drama 'Goitaca'". CBS58News. December 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2017.
  24. Voef, Janelle (2014). "abc". AwdbNews.
  25. Hailey, Craig (19 March 2014). "DaL- Slowly Rolling Camera". PolarisFilm, Muzu.tv.
  26. Marcella, Karamat (23 June 2014). "Star Talks In ..." TheHollywoodReporter.
  27. Morpho, Lestat (12 December 2018). "Cover Star - Marlon Blue". Morphosis.
  28. "Jon Voight And Marlon Blue Among Nominees for Best Actor at London IFF 2021". WMFZ. 23 March 2021.
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