History of Colin Morgan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 19, 2026

Colin Morgan is a Northern Irish actor best known for his leading role as Merlin in the BBC fantasy series of the same name (2008-2012). He has also gained recognition for his roles as Leo Elster in the science fiction drama Humans (2015-2018) and Billy Clanton in Kenneth Branagh's semi-autobiographical film Belfast (2021). Morgan's diverse performances have established him as a prominent figure in television and film.

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October 2009: Ambassador for A Night Less Ordinary scheme

From October 2009, Colin Morgan became an ambassador for the "A Night Less Ordinary" scheme, an initiative by Arts Council England to offer free theatre tickets to those under 26.

2010: Contributes painting to BBC Children in Need auction

In 2010, Colin Morgan contributed a painting from the "Merlin: Colin and Bradley Quest" series to the BBC Children in Need auction, which sold for £620.

March 2011: Concludes ambassadorship for A Night Less Ordinary scheme

In March 2011, Colin Morgan concluded his ambassadorship for the "A Night Less Ordinary" scheme, which provided free theatre tickets.

April 2011: Collects funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital

On April 2011, Colin Morgan collected funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital.

December 2012: Participates in 24 Hour Musicals at the Old Vic Theatre

In December 2012, Colin Morgan participated in the 24 Hour Musicals at the Old Vic Theatre, raising £182,000 for the theatre's work with emerging talent, schools, and the community.

2012: Voices Merlin in Merlin: The Game

In 2012, Colin Morgan voiced Merlin's game sequences in "Merlin: The Game".

2018: Narrates The Chronicles... series for BBC NI

In 2018, Colin Morgan started narrating "The Chronicles..." series for BBC NI, a year-long look at areas in Northern Ireland, beginning with "The Chronicles of Mourne".

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