ED WESTWICK

Born: June 27, 1987

Stevenage, Hertfordsire, England

He didn't become Chuck Bass without a little bit of hard work! Ed Westwick began his career by training at The National Youth Theatre in London and eventually earned guest roles in three television series across the pond: "Doctors," "Casualty," and "Afterlife." He's also been seen in two high profile features, Children of Men and Breaking and Entering. However, Ed is known primarily for playing womanizer Chuck Bass on the provocative hit series "Gossip Girl."

Young Hollywood even took some time with sexy Brit at the Teen Choice Awards to see just how steamy the upcoming "Gossip Girl" episodes will get.

While filming the show, Ed resides in New York City with friend and co-star Chace Crawford. Otherwise, he spends much of his time outside of London and is the lead singer of the English rock band The Filthy Youth. He may claim he's not a bad boy, but he sure knows how to act like one!

FUN FACTS:

• Ed earned a Teen Choice Award for "Choice T.V. Villain."

• He has signed a deal to be the new face of K Swiss.

• His celebrity crush is Scarlett Johansson.

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