Meet [Jacob Anderson] Age, Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Height, Daughter

Meet Jacob Anderson the award-winning, 33-year-old British actor and musician with an estimated net worth of $3 million. He is best known for portraying Grey Worm in HBO’s TV “Game of Thrones,” as well as Louis de Pointe du Lac in AMC’s TV series “Interview with Vampire.”

Also, Jacob is quite famous in the music community, but instead of using his real name the British entertainer is known as Raleigh Ritchie. Under this name, he has released quite a lot of popular songs that have been streamed millions of times on Spotify. Some of the songs are “Time in a Tree,” “Stronger Than Ever,” “Bloodsport,” and “The Greatest,” to mention a few.

The name Raleigh Ritchie is taken from two of his favorite characters from the 2001 American comedy-drama film “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

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Jacob Anderson’s Early Life & Background

Jacob Basil Anderson was born in Bristol, England on June 18, 1990. His parents parted ways when Jacob was just 2 months old. Despite the divorce, Jacob maintained a close relationship with both his parents.

According to Famechain, Jacob’s parents are James Anderson and Vicki Anderson. James is from Jamaica and Vicki is from Somerset.

In an interview with The Guardian, Jacob shared insights into his family background. His father “James Anderson” worked as an undertaker for the Bristol coroner’s office.

Before undertaking this profession, Jacob’s father held various jobs to make ends meet. However, we believe his father James should have stopped working as an undertaker.

At the age of 2, Jacob had the opportunity to meet his stepmom and half-sisters. However, he doesn’t refer to them as half-sisters, choosing instead to call them simply his sisters. According to Kids.Kiddle, the names of Jacob’s sisters are Charlotte and Olivia.

Tragically, Jacob experienced the loss of his paternal grandfather when he was just 10 years old.

Acting Career

In 2003, Jacob made an early appearance in the short film “Pool Shark,” playing the role of a Swimmer. His journey continued with small roles in TV series like “Doctors” and “The Bill” in 2007, where he portrayed characters like Ryan Garvey and Clayton Fortune.

Moving forward, Anderson ventured into the TV Series “The Whistleblowers” in 2007, embodying the character Anthony James. His on-screen presence expanded with roles in “Primeval” and “West 10 LDN” in 2008, as Lucien and Benji, respectively.

In 2008, Jacob took on the character Dom Parke in an episode of the long-running TV Series “Casualty.” The same year, he appeared in the TV Movie “The Things I Haven’t Told You,” portraying Danny Rae, and in the film “Adulthood” as Omen.

Anderson’s career continued to gain momentum in 2010, with roles in projects like “4.3.2.1.” and “Chatroom,” where he played Angelo and Si, respectively. He expanded into TV with the TV Movie “Royal Wedding,” portraying Wesley.

The years that followed saw Anderson’s presence in various TV series, such as “Outnumbered,” “Skins,” “Injustice,” and “Episodes,” showing his ability to take on diverse characters.

The year 2012 marked several notable entries for Anderson, including roles in TV series like “Silent Witness” (as Dave), “Beaver Falls” (as Randy), and “The Mimic” (as Steven Coombs). Additionally, he appeared in the short film “Paper Mountains” and the movie “Comedown.”

Jacob’s career continued to flourish with roles in projects like “Game of Thrones,” where he portrayed Grey Worm from 2013 to 2019, becoming a recognizable face in the acclaimed series. He further demonstrated his acting skills with roles in TV series like “Broadchurch” and “The Mimic.”

As of 2021 and 2022, Jacob Anderson has made appearances in high-profile projects, including playing Vinder in “Doctor Who” and Louis de Pointe du Lac in “Interview with the Vampire.” Some of the actors in Interview with the Vampire include “Assad Zaman,” “Sam Reid,” and “Delainey Hayles.”

Music Career

Jacob Anderson, also known as Raleigh Ritchie in music, embarked on his musical journey with collaborations like “The PL” in 2006 and “Let Me Know” in 2007. He even worked with Plan B on the “Adulthood” soundtrack.

In 2013, he signed with Columbia Records, adopting the stage name Raleigh Ritchie. He released EPs like “The Middle Child” and “Black and Blue.” His track “Stronger Than Ever” gained recognition, reaching number 30 on the UK Singles Chart in 2014. The debut album, “You’re a Man Now, Boy,” came in 2016, securing a spot at number 32 on the UK Albums Chart.

In 2020, Anderson released the single “Aristocrats” as a teaser for his second studio album, “Andy,” which dropped in June 2020. The album featured tracks like “Party Fear” and “Squares.”

In 2021, he released the impactful single “Say What You Mean,” followed by “Lucky.” Anderson’s musical journey is a blend of soulful expression, diverse influences, and heartfelt storytelling.

Discography

Here are some of Jacob’s aka Raleigh Ritchie’s popular songs.

• Time in a Tree
• Bloodsport ’15
• Stronger Than Ever
• Bloodsport
• Don’t Cry For Me
• The Greatest
• Cowards
• Werld is Mine
• On Fire
• Aristocrats

Personal Life

In December 2018, Jacob Anderson exchanged vows with British actress Aisling Loftus in a heartfelt ceremony held at the Ace Hotel, now known as One Hundred Shoreditch. Their journey together expanded with the arrival of their daughter, born in July 2020.

Physical Appearance & Measurements

Jacob Anderson has a physique that is described as athletic. In terms of height, he is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) and maintains a weight of 70 kg (154 lbs). In terms of appearance, he has dark brown hair and matching dark brown eyes.

Jacob Anderson’s Net Worth

Jacob Anderson has accomplished a lot as a musician and actor. According to Celebrity Networth, his net worth is estimated at $3 Million.

Awards and Nominations

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