Jonah Andre Hauer-King Bio
Jonah Andre Hauer-King (born 30 May 1995) is a British-American actor known for his work on stage, film and television. He trained academically at St John’s College, Cambridge while building an early screen career and has appeared in a range of projects from independent drama to major studio features.
Early Life and Background
Jonah Andre Hauer-King was born in Islington, London, and raised in Canonbury in the architect Jan Kaplický–designed Hauer-King House. He is the son of Debra Hauer, an American psychotherapist and former theatre producer originally from Walnut Creek, California, and Jeremy King, a London restaurateur originally from Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
Hauer-King holds dual British and American citizenship and was raised in his mother’s Jewish faith. His maternal family background includes Polish Jewish ancestry, which formed part of his family history while he grew up in North London.
He attended The Hall School and Eton College before reading theology and religious studies at St John’s College, Cambridge. While at university he balanced academic study with acting on stage and began taking professional roles that launched his screen career.
Path to Celebrity
Hauer-King began pursuing acting in his teenage years and moved into professional work shortly after leaving school. His early training included stage work at university and participation in screen projects that connected him with independent filmmakers and established television producers.
During his transition from training to professional acting he took roles across television and film that emphasized classical and period material, reflecting both his stage background and his interest in dramatic storytelling. That work established him as a versatile performer able to play literary and historical characters.
He built a profile through a combination of lead and supporting roles, using festival premieres and BBC productions to reach a wider audience in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Jonah Andre Hauer-King Career
Early Career (2014–2017)
Hauer-King’s screen career is recorded as beginning in 2014, moving toward his first feature lead with Danny Huston’s film The Last Photograph, which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. That early feature led to additional work in television adaptations and period drama.
In 2017 he appeared as Laurie in the BBC adaptation of Little Women and held a role in Howards End, both of which broadened his exposure on British television. These projects underlined his facility with literary adaptations and period material.
Breakthrough (2017–2023)
Following his initial features and television roles, Hauer-King took lead and supporting parts in a number of feature films. He appeared in Ashes in the Snow (2018) opposite Bel Powley, and in Postcards from London (2018). He also played Lucas in the family drama A Dog’s Way Home (2019) and appeared in The Song of Names (2019).
On television he portrayed Harry Chase in the BBC World War II drama World on Fire from 2019 through 2023, a multi-season role that increased his international profile. He also played Max Mallowan in Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar and took on leading television roles that demonstrated his range in both contemporary and historical stories.
Hauer-King reached a wider global audience when he was cast as Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid, released in 2023. The casting and release of that studio production marked a high-profile moment in his career and introduced him to broader family and international markets.
After 2023 he continued to work across television and film, starring as the lead character Lali in Sky’s adaptation of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Known projects listed for upcoming release include roles in the legacy sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer and in A House of Dynamite, as well as an appearance in Doctor Who scheduled for 2025, all reflecting a growing slate of international and genre work.
Notable Works and Milestones
Signature credits for Hauer-King include The Last Photograph, Ashes in the Snow, A Dog’s Way Home, The Song of Names, the BBC series World on Fire and his portrayal of Prince Eric in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. His work spans independent film festival premieres and mainstream studio releases, marking several career milestones from festival recognition to global studio exposure.
Jonah Andre Hauer-King Family
Hauer-King is the son of Debra Hauer and Jeremy King. His mother worked in psychotherapy and previously produced theatre, and his father is a notable restaurateur in London. His maternal family includes Polish Jewish immigrants who settled in North America prior to the family’s move to the United Kingdom.
Personal Life
Hauer-King holds both British and American citizenship and was raised in his mother’s Jewish faith. Public records list no verified children or long-term partners; he has maintained a focus on his acting career and public professional work.