Tom Glynn-Carney
Actor in 'Dunkirk' and 'The Goldfinch'
Born
February 7th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An actor and musician, gained recognition for roles in significant films. Starred as a young soldier in 'Dunkirk', directed by Christopher Nolan, which portrayed the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Also acted in 'The Goldfinch', based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Donna Tartt. Pursued a career in music alongside acting, contributing to various musical projects.
Starred in 'Dunkirk'
Appeared in 'The Goldfinch'
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