Harry Lawtey (born October 26, 1996) is a British actor recognized for his role in the television drama Industry [1]. He has also appeared in films such as Joker: Folie à Deux [1][2].
Early life#
Lawtey was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England on October 26, 1996 [1][2]. At the time of his birth, his father, an aircraft engineer, was stationed at RAF Brize Norton [1]. His parents are originally from Barton-upon-Humber, a town in Northern England, where many of his relatives still reside [1]. He identifies strongly with his parents' hometown, despite never having lived there [1]. Lawtey has an older brother, George, who is a first-team coach for Swansea City AFC [1].When Lawtey was four years old, his family relocated to Cyprus [1]. At the age of 13, he saw a touring production of Oliver! in Cyprus, which inspired him to pursue acting [1]. While on holiday in England, he auditioned for the Sylvia Young Theatre School and was accepted as a boarding student [1]. He stayed with a host family in Abbey Wood alongside four other boys [1]. In 2015, he completed his A-levels at Hurtwood House [1]. He graduated from the Drama Centre London in 2018 [1].
Career#
Lawtey began his acting career with guest roles in the CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens and the BBC One medical drama Casualty [1]. In 2016, he made his film debut in City of Tiny Lights, a crime thriller, playing the character Charlie Benson [1]. He also played Andrew in the second series of Marcella [1].From 2020 to 2024, Lawtey starred as Robert Spearing in the HBO/BBC drama series Industry, gaining significant recognition for his performance [1][3]. Lawtey departed Industry after the third season [3]. In 2022, he appeared in the film The Pale Blue Eye [2]. Lawtey played Harvey Dent in the 2024 film Joker: Folie à Deux [1][2]. He is set to appear as a young Richard Burton in the biographical film Mr. Burton (2025) [3]. Lawtey is also involved in the Cold War thriller The Billion Dollar Spy, alongside Russell Crowe [3].