Jules Knight

{{Infobox person

| name = Jules Knight

| image = File:Jules Knight at British Polo Day Morocco 2014.jpg

| caption = Knight at British Polo Day Morocco 2014

| birth_name = Julian Kaye

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|09|22}}

| birth_place = Hastings, England

| death_date =

| death_place =

| nationality = English

| other_names =

| occupation = Actor, singer

| alma_mater = Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

| known_for = Blake
Holby City

}}

Julian "Jules" Knight (né Kaye; born 22 September 1981){{cite news |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/st-andrews-graduate-in-line-for-classical-brit-award-1.876968 |title=St Andrews graduate in line for Classical Brit award |work=Herald Scotland |date=21 March 2008 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Denholm, Andrew}} is an English actor and singer. He is best known for being a member of the British vocal group Blake and his portrayal of Harry Tressler in the medical drama Holby City. He left Blake in January 2013 and first appeared in Holby City as doctor Harry Tressler on 14 May 2013. Knight left Holby City on 14 April 2015.

Early life

Knight was born in Hastings, lived in Robertsbridge and attended Vinehall School.{{cite news |url=http://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/interview_with_jules_knight_of_crossover_group_blake_1_1647314 |title=Interview with Jules Knight, of crossover group Blake |work=Sussex Life |date=1 October 2011 |access-date=4 August 2014}} At the age of seven, Knight became a choirboy at Winchester Cathedral.{{cite news |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/the-dark-side-of-wills-and-kates-uni-mate-jules-knight-6545210.html |title=The dark side of Wills and Kate's uni mate Jules Knight |work=Evening Standard |date=9 December 2010 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Godwin, Richard}} This meant he had to switch to The Pilgrims' School which was closer to the cathedral. When he was thirteen, he sang solo at the Sydney Opera House.{{cite news |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/classical-pop-group-blake-set-to-storm-961185 |title=Classical-Pop Group Blake Set To Storm Charts |work=Daily Record |date=25 October 2007 |access-date=4 August 2014}} In sixth form, Knight won a scholarship to Eastbourne College. At the time, he was living between Battle, Sedlescombe, Hooe, Hawkhurst and Benenden, all in Kent and East Sussex. He sang at Wells Cathedral during his gap year. He then attended the University of St Andrews and studied history of art, where he performed in several plays and musicals and was a member of The Other Guys.{{cite news |url=http://www.timeoutdubai.com/knowledge/features/29511-jules-knight-interview |title=Jules Knight interview |work=Time Out Dubai |date=18 January 2012 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Garratt, Rob}}{{Cite web |title=An evening with Jules Knight {{!}} Pizza Express Live |url=https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/an-evening-with-jules-knight |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=www.pizzaexpresslive.com |language=en}} He also attended the Central School of Speech and Drama,{{cite news |url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/05/20/jules-knight-a-doctor-thought-id-had-a-heart-attack-but-it-was-vodka-and-red-bull-3783319/ |title=Jules Knight: A doctor thought I'd had a heart attack but it was vodka and Red Bull |work=Metro |date=20 May 2013 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Williams, Andrew}} where he received an MA in acting.{{cite news |url=http://thesteepletimes.com/movers-shakers/jules-knight-whats-on-your-mantelpiece/ |title=Jules Knight: "What's on your mantelpiece?" |work=The Steeple Times |date=9 April 2013 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Steeples, Matthew}}

Career

=Blake=

In June 2007, Knight and three others formed the band Blake on Facebook. Just two days after the band first got together, they got a record deal.{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/the-5minute-interview-jules-knight-musician-826352.html |title=The 5-minute Interview: Jules Knight, Musician |work=Independent |date=12 May 2008 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Gordon, Catherine}} Knight left his role in Blake in January 2013 to join Holby City.{{cite news |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s19/holby-city/news/a452288/prince-williams-friend-jules-knight-leaves-blake-to-join-holby-city.html |title=Prince William's friend Jules Knight leaves Blake to join 'Holby City' |work=Digital Spy |date=19 January 2013 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Martinovic, Paul}}{{cite news |url=http://www.list.co.uk/article/48470-jules-knight-excited-for-acting-career/ |title=Jules Knight excited for acting career |work=The List |date=25 January 2013 |access-date=4 August 2014}}

=Acting=

In January 2013, Knight was told that he had won the part of Harry Tressler in Holby City after doing four auditions over two and a half months.{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5XFNDPFxWHzpwGKmzrnBFnV/q-a-with-jules-knight-dr-harry-tressler |title=Q&A with Jules Knight (Dr Harry Tressler) |work=BBC |access-date=4 August 2014}} To prepare for the role, he shadowed a senior consultant for a day, and observed a laparotomy.{{cite news |url=http://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/interviewextra/jules-knight-holby-city |title=Jules Knight – Holby City |work=TV Choice |date=7 May 2013 |access-date=4 August 2014 |author=Collins, David |archive-date=8 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808051310/http://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/interviewextra/jules-knight-holby-city |url-status=dead }} In February 2015, Knight quit Holby City to relaunch his music career. Harry would leave in May 2015 during a storyline which would make Harry "unrecognisable".{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s19/holby-city/news/a630227/jules-knight-quits-holby-city-to-relaunch-music-career.html#~p4Pm0oFhLX4kP4 |title=Jules Knight confirms Holby City exit |date=20 February 2015 |publisher=Digital Spy}}

Knight appears as Guy Freemont in the crime drama Agatha Raisin.{{cite web |url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/holby-city/jules-knight-was-on-edge-about-kissing-agatha-raisin-co-star-ashley-jensen-video-331229/ |title=Jules Knight was 'on edge' about kissing Agatha Raisin co-star Ashley Jensen |last=Wilson |first=Victoria |date=14 June 2016 |work=What's on TV |access-date=20 June 2016}}

In June 2016, Knight was cast in the recurring role of Spencer Koenigsberg, Queen Helena's new Lord Chamberlain, on The Royals.{{cite web |last=Swift |first=Andy |url=http://tvline.com/2016/06/27/the-royals-spoilers-season-3-cast-jules-knight-spencer/ |title=The Royals: British Actor Jules Knight Joins Season 3 in Powerful Role |publisher=TVLine |date=27 June 2016 |access-date=7 December 2016}}

=Solo career=

In February 2015, it was announced that Knight had decided to relaunch his music career, with a solo album after previously having been in a band. Discussing his new career path, he stated: "In many ways making a solo album is a totally natural progression for me and has been a long time coming." He also expressed his excitement over his new choice in career. Speaking about the album, he said: "The connection between them is that they're all poignant, emotive songs that have affected me in some way in my life, and will hopefully strike a chord with people of all ages. The songs span a wide range of musical genres, so the album is for anyone who has an all-embracing passion for music." He also said that the album would be a "collection of new and old songs" which have all been given some "treatment" by Knight. The album was given the title Change of Heart and scheduled for release on 27 April 2015.

Personal life

Knight has four siblings from his father John Kaye's second marriage. Knight previously dated Ciara Janson. Knight took in a dog from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.{{cite news |url=http://www.battersea.org.uk/apex/webnewsstory?nsid=15989&pageId=222-newsitem |title=Holby doctor gives a home to a Battersea dog |work=Battersea Dogs and Cats Home |date=10 June 2014 |access-date=4 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052710/http://www.battersea.org.uk/apex/webnewsstory?nsid=15989&pageId=222-newsitem |archive-date=8 August 2014 |df=dmy-all}}

Solo discography

Change of Heart (2015)

Filmography

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes
2008 \| Katherine Jenkins: Intimate & Romantic \| Himself \| Television film
2010 \| William & Kate: A Royal Engagement \| Himself \| Television film
2012 \| William at 30 \| Himself \| Television film
2013–2015 \| Holby City \| Harry Tressler \| Series regular
2016 \| Agatha Raisin \| Guy Freemont \| TV series/Guest
2016–2017 \| The Royals \| Spencer Hoenigsberg \| TV series/Recurring

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Title

! Role

! Notes

2008

| Katherine Jenkins: Intimate & Romantic

| Himself

| Television film

2010

| William & Kate: A Royal Engagement

| Himself