Joseph Morgan

Acting • 33 Credits

Biography

Joseph Morgan (born Joseph Martin; 16 May 1981) is a British actor and director. He is best known for his role as Niklaus "Klaus" Mikaelson on The CW's The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The Originals, in which he is the lead.

🎬 Directed Titles (2)

Directorial Filmography
The Originals

The Originals

2013 ⭐ 4.3
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2017 ⭐ 5.0

✍️ Written & Story Credits (1)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
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2017 ⭐ 5.0
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (28)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries

2009 ⭐ 4.2
as Klaus Mikaelson
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003 ⭐ 3.6
as William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop
The Originals

The Originals

2013 ⭐ 4.3
as Klaus Mikaelson
Alexander

Alexander

2004 ⭐ 3.0
as Philotas
Halo

Halo

2022 ⭐ 4.1
as James Ackerson
Legacies

Legacies

2018 ⭐ 4.2
as Klaus Mikaelson
Immortals

Immortals

2011 ⭐ 3.0
as Lysander
Titans

Titans

2018 ⭐ 3.9
as Sebastian Sanger / Brother Blood
Open Grave

Open Grave

2013 ⭐ 3.0
as Nathan
Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom

2016 ⭐ 3.9
as Young Jed
Brave New World

Brave New World

2020 ⭐ 3.3
as CJack60
Mister Lonely

Mister Lonely

2008 ⭐ 3.3
as James Dean
Mansfield Park

Mansfield Park

2007 ⭐ 3.0
as William Price
Silent Witness

Silent Witness

1996 ⭐ 3.8
Casualty

Casualty

1986 ⭐ 3.1
as Tony Reece
Hex

Hex

2004 ⭐ 3.3
as Troy
Ben Hur

Ben Hur

2010 ⭐ 3.1
as Judah Ben-Hur
Angels Crest

Angels Crest

2011 ⭐ 2.9
as Rusty
Warhouse

Warhouse

2013 ⭐ 2.0
as A.J. Budd
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

2006 ⭐ 3.1
as Alfie
The Line of Beauty

The Line of Beauty

2006 ⭐ 3.4
as Jasper
Henry VIII

Henry VIII

2003 ⭐ 3.5
as Thomas Culpepper
Desiree

Desiree

2014 ⭐ 3.0
as Eric Ashworth
Eroica

Eroica

2003 ⭐ 3.8
as Matthias
People's Choice Awards

People's Choice Awards

1975 ⭐ 4.1
as Self - Presenter
The Grind

The Grind

2012 ⭐ 1.9
as Paul
Becoming Alexander

Becoming Alexander

2005 ⭐ 5.0
as Self
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2017 ⭐ 5.0
as Kit