| Years active | 2002–present |
|---|---|
| Known for | Landman (2025); Counterpart (2018–2019); FUBAR (2025); Oppenheimer (2023); Dead for a Dollar (2022) |
Guy Burnet is a British actor who has worked across film, television, and theatre, including a notable supporting role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
Early life
Burnet attended Holland Park School where his interest in drama first developed, taking an A level in the subject.[1]
Before becoming an actor, Burnet aspired to become a professional footballer.[2] He attended Queens Park Rangers Football School. He subsequently undertook trials and played in various locations throughout Europe.[3][4] He also trained as a Boxer and in MMA, later directing a documentary on WBU featherweight title holder Derry Mathews.[5]
He still plays football, taking part in a football match on 1 June 2007 at the new Wembley Stadium prior to England's first match at the stadium. In September 2007, he played for England in an England v Russia charity match in support of the Give Life Foundation.[6][7]
Acting career
Film
Burnet appeared in Oppenheimer (2023), portraying British physicist George C. Eltenton.[8]
Burnet co-starred in the western thriller Dead for a Dollar (2022), directed by Walter Hill and featuring Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe.[9]
Upcoming projects include Reykjavik, a dramatic thriller starring Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris,[10] and The Beast, a high-profile action film featuring Samuel L. Jackson.[11]
Earlier film work includes lead roles in Two Jacks opposite Sienna Miller and the war drama Age of Heroes with Sean Bean.[12]
Burnet played a supporting role in David Koepp's crime caper Mortdecai opposite Johnny Depp and Ewan McGregor, and co-starred in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect 3 alongside Anna Kendrick.
Additional credits include the psychological thriller Jacob’s Ladder and the Michael Caton-Jones–directed action film Asher.[13]
Television
Burnet joined the cast of Hollyoaks in 2002 as Craig Dean, a main character. During his time on the show, he was central to a popular and culturally significant storyline involving his character’s relationship with John Paul McQueen, which remains one of the most talked-about and ground breaking arcs in the show's history. On 3 August 2007, producer Bryan Kirkwood confirmed Burnet's departure, calling him "an amazing actor" and noting that "he has really come into his own."[14]
In 2009, Burnet played "Pinklady" in Moving On for the BBC.[15] After several years on the New York stage, Burnet transitioned into U.S. television and film. He appeared in the Showtime drama Ray Donovan, and later joined the third season of The Affair in the recurring role of Mike Cornwell.[16]
In 2017, Burnet joined the second season of Amazon's Hand of God starring Ron Perlman.[17] He also appeared in Counterpart opposite J.K. Simmons.[18]
He was also featured in the Bryan Cranston–produced Amazon series Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams alongside Terrence Howard and Anna Paquin.[19]
Burnet later led the cast of the Amazon-BBC sci-fi drama The Feed, based on the novel by Nick Clark Windo. He played Tom Hatfield, a psychologist navigating a world shaped by implanted technology, with David Thewlis playing his father. The series drew praise for its eerie relevance and Burnet’s grounded performance in the lead role.
More recently, Burnet stars as Chips in the Netflix action-comedy series FUBAR alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. His portrayal of Chips — a character brought to life through a blend of vulnerability, bravado, humor, and intensity — was noted for its distinctive charisma and earned praise as a standout performance.[20]
In 2025–2026, Burnet appeared as Charlie Newsom in the Paramount+ drama series Landman, created by Taylor Sheridan, alongside Billy Bob Thornton.[21] The series became one of most-watched original programmes, drawing record viewership for the platform during its run.[22]
Theatre
In 2012, Burnet appeared in the Off-Broadway premiere production of Murder in the First, adapted by Dan Gordon from his own screenplay for the 1995 film of the same name.[23] One reviewer called his performance during the six-week run, as defence attorney Henry Willard Davidson, "excellent".[23]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Time/Out | Kieron DiMack | Short film |
| 2006 | Voyer | Guy Burns | |
| 2010 | Luster | Bansky | |
| Baseline | Ricky | ||
| Pig | Man | ||
| 2011 | Age of Heroes | Commando Riley | |
| Two Jacks | Paul | ||
| 2012 | Rites of Passage | Mojo | |
| 2015 | Mortdecai | Maurice | |
| Day Out of Days | E.J. | ||
| 2016 | The Have-Nots | Jim | |
| 2017 | Pitch Perfect 3 | Theo | |
| 2018 | Asher | Lyor | |
| 2019 | Jacob's Ladder | Hoffman | |
| 2022 | Dead for a Dollar | William Palmer aka English Bill | |
| Bed Rest | Daniel Rivers | ||
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | George Eltenton | |
| 2026 | Post-production | ||
| TBA | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2007 | Hollyoaks | Craig Dean | |
| 2009 | Moving On | Pinklady | Episode: "Dress to Impress" |
| 2010 | Sonny with a Chance | Trey Brothers | Episode: "Sonny with a Song" |
| 2011 | The Royal | Lenny Lomax | Episode: "Dead Air" |
| 2015 | Ray Donovan | Casey Finney | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | The Affair | Mike Cornwall | 2 episodes |
| Chicago Fire | Grant | 6 episodes | |
| 2017 | Hand of God | Raymond Kelly | 8 episodes |
| Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams | Colin | Episode: "Real Life" | |
| 2018–2019 | Counterpart | Claude Lambert | 7 episodes |
| 2019 | The Feed | Tom Hatfield | Main role |
| 2023 | Minx | Graham | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | 3 Body Problem | Rufus | |
| American Horror Stories | John | Episode: "Clone" | |
| 2025 | FUBAR | Theodore Chips | Main cast (season 2) |
| 2025–2026 | Landman | Charlie Newsom | Recurring Role (season 2) |
References
- ^ Radio 1 Interview May 2007 (YouTube). Retrieved 10 June 2007.[dead link]
- ^ "Cast: Craig Dean". Archived 3 May 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 14 May 2007.
- ^ "Attitude Magazine Interview". Retrieved 8 June 2007.[dead link]
- ^ "Hollyoaks Cast Biography". Archived from the original on 5 September 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
- ^ "Remember Craig Dean from Hollyoaks? Look at Guy Burnet now". OK!. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Eventica". Archived 14 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 October 2007.
- ^ "Digital Spy Interview - January 2011". Digital Spy. Archived 12 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- ^ Barber, Nicolas (19 July 2023). "Oppenheimer: Why it's Christopher Nolan's masterpiece". BBC Culture. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ DeFore, John (6 September 2022). "'Dead for a Dollar' Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris to Star in Political Thriller 'Reykjavik'". Deadline. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Samuel L. Jackson to Lead Action Thriller 'The Beast'". Variety. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Guy Burnet". Archived 13 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ "Ron Perlman, Famke Janssen & Richard Dreyfuss Head 'Asher' Ensemble – Cannes". 19 May 2017. Archived 6 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Bryan Kirkwood's Announcement on Digital Spy". Archived 18 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 June 2007.
- ^ "Moving On'!". Archived 19 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- ^ Petski, Denise (26 August 2016). "'The Affair': Guy Burnet Joins Season 3 in Recurring Role". Deadline. Archived 2 March 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Hollyoaks' Guy Burnet joins Amazon's Hand of God s2". 7 April 2016. Archived 6 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "Guy Burnet Joins 'Counterpart' & 'Pitch Perfect 3'; Johnny Messner In 'Jane The Virgin'". 17 January 2017. Archived 6 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' Adds Anna Paquin and Terrence Howard". hollywoodreporter.com. Archived 6 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "'FUBAR' Season 2 Review: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro … Guy Burnet Steals the Show". Collider. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "'Landman': Guy Burnet on Charlie, Rebecca and That Naked Bedroom Scene". Variety. 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "'Landman': Guy Burnet on Charlie, Rebecca and That Naked Bedroom Scene". Variety. 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Simmons, Paulanne (2012-06-02). "Murder in the First". nytheatre-wire.com. Archived 2024-12-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-04-23.