Ed Westwick (born June 27, 1987) is a British actor who stars as Chuck Bass on the television series Gossip Girl as Blair Waldorf's brief, yet eager lover. Ed portrays a cocky NYC socialite who spends his time flirting with girls, and digging up gossip to send to Gossip Girl, the website in this show. He has also appeared briefly in television series such as Doctors where he played Holden, Casualty where he played Johnny Cullin, and Afterlife where he appeared as guest playing Darren. His film credits include Children of Men, Breaking and Entering, and Son of Rambow. Ed attended Barclay School, Stevenage from 1998-2003, where he finished his schooling in Southern California. He received his acting training at the National Youth Theatre in London. Ed is also the singer in a band called The Filthy Youth, which consists of band members - Benjamin Lewis Allingham, Jimmy Wright, Tom Bastiani and John Vooght.
He has worked behind-the-scenes on several films including "The Hills have Eyes Part 2" and "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" with friends. He also stars in his largest film role yet opposite Famke Janssen in the upcoming supernatural thriller 100 Feet.
