Early Life and Education of Jamie Bell: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 2, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jamie Bell. A timeline of key moments.

Jamie Bell is an English actor who gained fame for his debut role in Billy Elliot (2000), earning him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor, the youngest to ever achieve this. He is also recognized for portraying Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin (2011) and Ben Grimm/The Thing in Fantastic Four (2015). Bell's career showcases versatility across various film genres.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 1986: Birth of Andrew James Matfin Bell

In March 1986, Andrew James Matfin Bell was born in Billingham, Teesside, England. He grew up with his mother, Eileen Matfin, and his elder sister Kathryn. His father, John Bell, left before Jamie was born.

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March 1986: Andrew James Matfin Bell Born

In March 1986, Andrew James Matfin Bell was born. He is an English actor.

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2005: Began Dating Evan Rachel Wood

In 2005, Jamie Bell began dating American actress Evan Rachel Wood after meeting her at the Sundance Film Festival.

2011: Relationship with Evan Rachel Wood Rekindled

In mid-2011, it was reported that Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood had rekindled their relationship.

October 2012: Marriage to Evan Rachel Wood

On October 30, 2012, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood married in a small ceremony in California.

July 2013: Birth of Son

In July 2013, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood had one son.

May 2014: Separation from Evan Rachel Wood

On May 28, 2014, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood announced their separation.

2015: Began Dating Kate Mara

In late 2015, Jamie Bell began dating his Fantastic Four co-star Kate Mara.

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January 2017: Engagement to Kate Mara

In January 2017, Jamie Bell and Kate Mara became engaged.

July 2017: Marriage to Kate Mara

On July 17, 2017, Jamie Bell and Kate Mara announced that they had married.

May 2019: Birth of Daughter

In May 2019, Jamie Bell and Kate Mara had a daughter.

2020: Custody Dispute with Evan Rachel Wood Began

Starting in 2020, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood were in dispute over the custody of their son.

November 2022: Birth of Son

On November 17, 2022, Jamie Bell's wife, Kate Mara, announced on her Instagram account that she had given birth to a son in the previous week.

May 2023: Custody Terms Accepted

In May 2023, Evan Rachel Wood accepted terms for their son staying in Los Angeles with Jamie Bell, while seeing him "one extended weekend per month" and holidays.