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Cosmo Jarvis
Jarvis in 2024
Born
Harrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis

(1989-09-01)1 September 1989(age 34)
New Jersey,U.S.
NationalityBritish
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer-songwriter
Years active2010–present

Harrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis(born 1 September 1989) is a British actor and singer-songwriter. He has starred in the filmsLady Macbeth(2016),Calm with Horses(2019), andPersuasion(2022). In 2024, he portrayedJohn Blackthornein the historical drama seriesShōgun.

Early life[edit]

Jarvis was born inNew Jersey,U.S. to anArmenian-Americanmother and British father.[1]He moved to England with his parents at the age of three months. As a child, he moved toTotnes,Devon with his mother and younger brother.[2]About his nationality, Jarvis has said: "I came here [England] when I was a baby. I've never lived [in America]... I don't feel a connection to anywhere."[3]Jarvis is married.[4]

Career[edit]

2010–2013: Early music career andThe Naughty Room[edit]

Jarvis in 2013

Jarvis confirmed his second album's title asIs the World Strange or Am I Strange?on his official Facebook page. The first single released from the album was "Gay Pirates", which was released on 23 January 2011. The single's music video was directed by Jarvis. The song was featured as Record of the Day[5]andAOL'sSpinnervideo of the day.[6][failed verification]"Gay Pirates" was voted number 85 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2011, which aired onAustralia Dayin 2012. The album itself was given an 8.5/10 rating fromSoundblabalbum reviews.[7]He announced in an interview with TNC that he had begun work on his first feature film, calledThe Naughty Room.[8]

The film premiered onBBC Fouron 20 August 2012, shortly after the release of Jarvis' third studio album, titledThink Bigger,the film includes multiple songs/variations of songs from the album in the soundtrack.[9]He toured the UK in late 2012 supportingMad Dog Mcrea,for whom he penned the song "Waiting on the Hill". The comedy filmHawk(e): The Movie(2013) features several songs by Jarvis.[10]In January 2013, "Love This" came in at number 59 on theTriple J Hottest 100, 2012.[11]On 20 November 2020, Jarvis re-released his 2012 albumThink BiggerasThink Bigger - (2020 Deluxe Edition),as the 2012 album was never fully released globally. TheThink Biggerreissue contains all of its 11 original recordings remastered for 2020, plus a further nine bonus tracks from that same writing period, including five never before heard songs and four acoustic live 'bedroom' versions of keyThink Biggertracks.[12]

2015–2023: Breakthrough[edit]

In 2015, Jarvis auditioned and was cast to portray the character of Sebastian in William Oldroyd's debut feature filmLady Macbeth.[13]Jarvis has starred in two stage plays directed byRichard Jones,the 2017 production ofThe Hairy ApebyEugene O'NeillatPark Avenue Armoryin New York andThe Twilight Zoneat theAlmeida Theatrein London.[14]

In 2019, his portrayal of Arm in the independent filmCalm with Horsesearned him a nomination asBest Actorat theBritish Independent Film Awards 2020andLondon Film Critics' Circle.Adapted from the short story of the same name from the collectionYoung Skinsby Colin Barrett,Calm with Horseswas received positively, with critics praising both Nick Rowland's work as a debut director and Jarvis' performance as Douglas Armstrong.[15]The film was released in the United States under the titleThe Shadow of Violence.[16]In 2020, Jarvis was a guest star on the fifth season ofPeaky Blinders,as the character Barney.[17]FollowingPeaky Blinders,Jarvis appeared inNocturnal,Funny Face,The Evening HourandRaised by Wolves.[18]

In 2021, Jarvis was announced to star oppositeDakota JohnsoninNetflix's adaptation ofJane Austen'sPersuasion.[19]He was also cast asJohn Blackthorne,a leading role oppositeHiroyuki SanadainFX's 2024 limited-seriesShōgun,thesecondTV adaptation ofJames Clavell's best-sellingnovel of the same name.[20][21]In 2022, Jarvis was nominated forBest Lead Performancein theBritish Independent Film Awards'new gender-neutral category for his performance inIt Is In Us All.He was also nominated forBest International Actorat theIrish Film and Television Awards.[22] [23]

2024:Shōgunand upcoming projects[edit]

FX'sShōgunpremiered in February 2024, receiving critical acclaim worldwide.[24]Jarvis' performance as John Blackthorne was described as a "force to be reckoned with" byIGN[25]andThe Washington Postwrote that he "brilliantly channels" his role as the marooned English pilot in the historical drama.[26]Empiredescribed Jarvis as "compelling" and "magnetic". In his review, Nick Clark wrote for theEvening Standard,"Jarvis is one of those actors who is not just chameleonic – anyone who has seen him inCalm with Horsesand thenPersuasioncan attest to his powers of transformation – but always brings so much more to a role than just speaking the words in order. It's the eyes; there's a whole lot going on behind them, and it means he's never less than compelling. "[27]

Jarvis' upcoming projects are Australian prison dramaInside,[28]Alto Knights,starring alongsideRobert De Niroand directed byBarry Levinson,[29][30][31][32]and Ray Mendoza andAlex Garland'sWarfare.[33]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Alley Way The Old Man (voice) Short film
2012 The Naughty Room Todd Kennedy
2015 Spooks: The Greater Good Dani Tasuev
2016 Monochrome Gabriel Lenard
The Habit of Beauty Jerome
Lady Macbeth Sebastian
2017 FOG Charlie Short film
The Marker Steve
Hunter Killer Fathometer Operator
2018 Annihilation Special Ops Soldier (uncredited)
Farming Jonesy
2019 Calm With Horses Douglas
Nocturnal Pete
2020 Funny Face Saul
2022 It Is In Us All Hamish Considine
Persuasion Captain Frederick Wentworth
2025 Alto Knights Vincent Gigante Post-production
TBA Inside Post-production[34]
Warfare Filming

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Moving On Verno 14 Episode "Taxi for Linda"
Humans Martin Episode 3 (Series 2)
My Mother and Other Strangers Lieutenant Steiger Episodes "The Price" and "God Rest You Merry"
2017 Vera Woody Episode "The Blanket Mire"
2019 Peaky Blinders Barney Season 5
2020 Raised by Wolves Campion Sturges Episodes "Infected Memory", "Lost Paradise" and "Mass"
2024 Shōgun John Blackthorne Main role

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 20th British Independent Film Awards Most Promising Newcomer Lady Macbeth Nominated
2020 23rd British Independent Film Awards Best Actor Calm with Horses Nominated
2021 London Critics Circle Film Awards British/Irish Actor of the Year Nominated
2022 25th British Independent Film Awards Best Lead Performance It Is In Us All Nominated
2023 International Cinephile Society Awards Best Actor Nominated
Irish Film and Television Awards Best International Actor Nominated
2024 4th Astra TV Awards Best Actor in a Streaming Drama Series Shōgun Pending [35]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK IRL
2006 19 Songs By Cosmo Jarvis
  • Release date: 2006
  • Label: None
  • Format: CD, digital download
 - -
2009 Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch
  • Release date: 16 November 2009
  • Label:Wall of Sound
  • Format: CD, digital download
 - -
2011 Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?
  • Release date: 26 September 2011
  • Label:25th Frame
  • Format: CD, digital download
2012 Think Bigger
  • Release date: 17 July 2012
  • Label:25th Frame
  • Format: CD, digital download
2013 They Don't Build Hearts Like They Used To - 4 Track E.P
  • Release date: 29 September 2013 – Aus / NZ, 17 November 2013 Rest Of The World
  • Label:Speed Vs Angle
  • Format: Limited Edition CD, digital download

Singles[edit]

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
UK IRL EU US
2009 "She's Got You" — — — — Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch
"Problems/You Got Your Head" — — — —
2010 "Crazy Screwed Up Lady" — — — —
2011 "Gay Pirates" — — — — Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?
"Sure as Hell Not Jesus" — — — —
"My Day" — — — —
"She Doesn't Mind" — — — —
2012 "Love This" — — — — Think Bigger
2013 "Collaborating With Rihanna" — — — — Single
2020 "Tell Me Who To Be" Think Bigger - (2020 Deluxe Edition)

References[edit]

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  2. ^Batey, Angus (11 August 2011)."Cosmo Jarvis: 'My generation is the worst'".theguardian.The Guardian.Retrieved7 February2013.
  3. ^"'I went for it!': Shōgun's Cosmo Jarvis on swords, samurai and working with De Niro ".theguardian.23 February 2024.
  4. ^Williams, Max (1 December 2021)."Cosmo Jarvis:" I just want to live and die quietly "".Square Mile.Retrieved25 November2023.
  5. ^"Gay Pirates – Cosmo Jarvis".Record of the Day. 30 November 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 14 January 2012.Retrieved31 December2011.
  6. ^"Gay Pirates Video by Cosmo Jarvis – AOL Music".Music.aol. Archived fromthe originalon 29 September 2012.Retrieved31 December2011.
  7. ^"Cosmo Jarvis – Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? – Review".Soundblab.Retrieved31 December2011.
  8. ^Interviews."TNC Interview: Cosmo Jarvis, Part 2".The New Current. Archived fromthe originalon 11 March 2012.Retrieved31 December2011.
  9. ^"Cosmo Jarvis Interview – The Naughty Room".TimeOut London.Archived fromthe originalon 14 September 2012.Retrieved27 August2012.
  10. ^"hawkethemovie".Archived fromthe originalon 16 May 2013.
  11. ^"60-41 | Hottest 100 – 2012 | triple j".ABC.net.au. 25 January 2013.Retrieved26 February2013.
  12. ^"Cosmo Jarvis' 'Think Bigger' Set For Deluxe Edition Reissue".We Are Cult.21 October 2020.Retrieved26 January2021.
  13. ^"Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis cast inLady Macbeth".Screendaily.22 September 2015.
  14. ^"Cosmo Jarvis - The Artist Partnership".
  15. ^Kermode, Mark (15 March 2020)."Calm with Horses review – fear and loathing in Ireland's wild west".The Guardian.
  16. ^Dargis, Manohla (20 July 2020)."'The Shadow of Violence' Review: Behold, the Bad Man (Again) ".The New York Times.
  17. ^"Peaky Blinders: Hunger Games star Sam Claflin joins cast".BBC News.19 October 2018.
  18. ^"Cosmo Jarvis - IMDB".IMDb.
  19. ^"'Persuasion': Cosmo Jarvis To Star Opposite Dakota Johnson In Netflix & MRC Jane Austen Movie; Richard E. Grant, Suki Waterhouse, Nikki Amuka-Bird & More Join ".Variety.17 May 2021.
  20. ^"'Shogun' Series at FX Casts Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis in Lead Roles ".Variety.24 May 2021.
  21. ^Zee, Michaela (2 November 2023)."'Shōgun' Trailer: Hiroyuki Sanada Headlines FX's Feudal Japan Epic, Which Brings James Clavell's Novel to Ambitious Life ".Variety.Retrieved25 November2023.
  22. ^"'Aftersun', 'Blue Jean', 'The Wonder' lead Bifa 2022 nominations ".Screen International.4 November 2022.
  23. ^"Irish Film, TV Nominations 2023: 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' 'Bad Sisters' Lead With Most Nods".Variety.6 March 2023.
  24. ^"SHOGUN tướng quân đặc tập: レビュー・ cảm tưởng ・ giải thích ／" 2024 năm を đại biểu する tác phẩm "Cực đại スケールが hỏi đáp vô dụng で mặt trắng い".Ánh họa(in Japanese).Retrieved3 March2024.
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  26. ^Loofbourow, Lili (27 February 2024)."Review | FX's 'Shogun' is what thrillers wish they were".Washington Post.ISSN0190-8286.Retrieved3 March2024.
  27. ^Clark, Nick (23 February 2024)."Shogun on Disney+: prestige drama writ large".Evening Standard.Retrieved3 March2024.
  28. ^Frater, Patrick (17 December 2023)."Guy Pearce in Prison Drama 'Inside,' From Palme d'Or Winner Charles Williams (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.Retrieved3 March2024.
  29. ^"Cosmo Jarvis to Star Alongside Robert De Niro in Barry Levinson's Gangster Drama 'Wise Guys' (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.24 January 2023.
  30. ^"Robert De Niro to star opposite himself in gangster drama 'Wise Guys'".NME.17 August 2022.
  31. ^"'Wise Guys': Cast, Release Date, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far About Robert De Niro's Next Mob Movie ".Collider.18 April 2023.
  32. ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (27 October 2023)."'Aquaman 2' Keeps Jumping Around; Robert De Niro Mobster Pic Moves Later In 2024 ".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved27 October2023.
  33. ^Cordero, Rosy (28 March 2024)."Kit Connor, Cosmo Jarvis, Will Poulter & Finn Bennett Round Out Lead Cast Of Ray Mendoza And Alex Garland's 'Warfare'".Deadline.Retrieved2 May2024.
  34. ^Frater, Patrick (17 February 2023)."Guy Pearce in Prison Drama 'Inside,' From Palme d'Or Winner Charles Williams (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.Retrieved17 December2023.
  35. ^Prusakowski, Steven (9 July 2024)."2024 Astra TV Awards Nominees Announced".Archivedfrom the original on 10 July 2024.Retrieved10 July2024.

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