Regé-Jean Page is a British-Zimbabwean actor born January 24, 1988, in London, who gained international recognition for his role as Simon Basset in Netflix’s “Bridgerton” in 2020. The son of an English preacher and Zimbabwean nurse, Page graduated from Drama Centre London in 2013 and appeared in productions including “Roots,” “The Gray Man,” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” His career trajectory reveals a compelling journey from theatrical beginnings to global stardom.
Regé-Jean Page, the British-Zimbabwean actor who achieved international stardom through his portrayal of Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, in Netflix’s period drama “Bridgerton,” has emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most prominent rising talents. Born January 24, 1988, in London, England, Page is the son of an English preacher and a Zimbabwean nurse, spending his childhood between Harare, Zimbabwe, and London, England, which contributed to his dual citizenship status.
British-Zimbabwean actor Regé-Jean Page catapulted to international fame portraying the Duke of Hastings in Netflix’s hit period drama “Bridgerton.”
Page’s educational journey included attending secondary school in London after his time in Zimbabwe, followed by studying sound engineering at Northern Technical College in London. His theatrical foundation began early through training at National Youth Theatre as a child, and he took up acting as a hobby at age 14. He later graduated from Drama Centre London with a BA in acting in 2013, completing his formal preparation for a professional career.
His acting career commenced with his professional debut in the short film “Troublemaker” in 2004, followed by early television appearances in “Casualty” in 2005 and “Fresh Meat” in 2013. Page secured his first film role in the thriller “Survivor” in 2015, the same year he starred in BBC’s “Waterloo Road,” establishing his presence in British television.
His portrayal of Chicken George in the 2016 miniseries “Roots” earned him an IMDb STARmeter Award and demonstrated his dramatic range. The breakthrough moment arrived with his casting as Simon Basset in “Bridgerton” in 2020, which garnered international recognition and critical acclaim. This role earned him a Breakthrough Performance award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2021 and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, solidifying his status as one of the standout stars of the series’ first season.
Page has since expanded into major film productions, appearing in the action film “The Gray Man” in 2022 and starring in “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” in 2023. His upcoming projects include the spy caper film “Black Bag,” scheduled for release in 2025, indicating his continued prominence in Hollywood productions. He also became the face of Armani Code in 2022, marking his entry into luxury brand endorsements. Page is known for his advocacy for authentic representation of Black joy in historical contexts, often engaging in meaningful discussions about diversity in media.
Beyond acting, Page maintains diverse interests, including his former musical career performing with his brother Tose Page as the duo “Tunya.” Standing 5’11” tall with a reported net worth of $1.5 million, Page continues to build his profile across both Hollywood and British cinema, establishing himself as a versatile performer capable of handling various genres and dramatic requirements.
