While Harry Collect is shining bright with his performance in HBO’s House of the Dragon, he prefers to keep his parents away from the limelight for their privacy and safety. Regardless of this, they have consistently supported his acting career.
Currently, 20 years old Harry Collett was born in Havering, London, England. Although there are not many details available about his parents, he constantly highlights his sister, Brooke Collett, in the media.
Meanwhile, on Father’s Day in 2021, Harry Collett shared an old picture with his dad and wished him “Happy Father’s Day.”
During the interaction with Drama Quarterly, Harry Collett spoke about his parents and his first step as an actor.
He recalled how his parents encouraged him when he was reluctant to audition for a stage performance at the age of six.
Harry was on the verge of exiting an audition when his parents urged him to stay and try for it. Therefore, he would not be where he is today without his parents’ assistance.
House of the Dragon
IMDb Action Drama AdventureAn internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.
| Director | Ryan J. Condal, George R.R. Martin |
| Release Date | August 21, 2022 |
| Studio | Bastard Sword, 1:26 Pictures Inc., HBO Entertainment |
| Cast | Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke |
| Writers | George R.R. Martin |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Rating | TV-MA |
Harry Collet adores his co-stars from House of the Dragon and considers them like his off-screen parents!
Although Harry has not spoken to the media about his parents, he has a close association with his co-stars and considers them his parents.
Harry Collett repeatedly stated that he has great respect for Emmy Darcy and Matt Smith, who portrayed his parents in the TV show House of the Dragon.
The actor said, “Oh my god! I love them they are the most beautiful person inside and out. They are like an off-screen parent to me as well.”
Furthermore, he treasures their off-screen bond and anticipates maintaining their connection for life, grateful for their support during the filming of House of the Dragon.
Other than acting as Prince Aemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon, Harry Collett appeared in the television series Casualty, where he portrayed Oliver Hide.
In this series, he has David Hide, played by Jason Durr, as his on-screen father, while Rosa Hide, played by Lorraine Pilkington, is his on-screen mother.
Despite speculation about their off-screen relationship, they have no familial connection in real life.
Harry Collett’s on-screen portrayal of his relationship with his parents captures authenticity and depth, mirroring the genuine bond he shares with his real-life parents off-screen.
Additional Information
- Harry Collett started his career in West End productions of ‘Billy Elliot the Musical,’ ‘Matilda The Musical,’ and ‘Elf.’ He, who began his acting career as a child actor, has now accumulated a net worth in the millions.
- His film debut was voicing a younger version of Luke Treadaway’s character Raymond Briggs in Ethel & Ernest.
- Harry Collett currently stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall (1.70 meters). As of now, Harry is reportedly single, and there is no record of any past relationships.
