Louis Gaunt is a British actor, singer, and musical theatre performer. He starred as Bert in the acclaimed West End production of Mary Poppins. In 2018, he earned The Stage Debut Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Will Parker in Oklahoma!. More recently, Gaunt gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Lord Lumley in the second season of Bridgerton.
Early life As a child, Gaunt initially aspired to a career in football. However, during his teenage years, his passion for dance and singing took precedence. He went on to train professionally at Performers College in Essex, graduating in the summer of 2018.
Career Gaunt made his professional stage debut in Oklahoma! shortly after graduating, portraying Will Parker — a role that earned him The Stage Debut Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2018. He has since performed in various productions, including playing Bert in the acclaimed West End revival of Mary Poppins.
During his training, Gaunt appeared in several stage productions such as Dick Whittington at the London Palladium, Ishq the Musical at Sadler’s Wells, Robinson Crusoe at Cliffs Pavilion, and Move It at ExCeL London.
In 2024, he rose to wider public attention with his role as Lord Lumley in the second season of Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2026Sunny DancerTristan
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes2021The LarkinsEddie1 episode2022BridgertonLord Lumley2 episodes
Stage +YearTitleRoleNotes2018Oklahoma!Will ParkerGrange Park Opera2018Sweet CharityManfred Nottingham Playhouse2019Standing At The Sky's EdgeKevin/Max Sheffield Crucible2019The Happy PrinceCharlie The Place2019GreaseKenickieUK Tour2019-2020GypsyTulsaRoyal Exchange Theatre, Manchester2021PiafTheo/Marcel/JacquesNottingham Playhouse2022Mary PoppinsBertPrince Edward Theatre2022-2023Jack And The BeanstalkJackLondon Palladium2023The Wizard of OzThe ScarecrowLondon Palladium2023-2024Peter PanPeter PanLondon Palladium2025BrigadoonTommyRegent's Park Open Air Theatre2025-2026Singin' In The RainDon LockwoodRoyal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
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