Kieron Moore (English actor)
Kieron Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1996 Manchester, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Kieron Moore (born 23 December 1996) is an English actor and former boxer. He is known for his role as Dimitri Belikov in the 2022 TV series Vampire Academy and as Liam Barlow, aka "Hoodie" in the 2025 series Code of Silence.
Early life and education
Kieron Moore was born on 23 December 1996[1][2] in Manchester. He comes from a Polish and Russian family. [3]
He studied acting at the Manchester School of Acting.[4] In addition to acting, Moore also writes poetry and has shared that it's an important part of his creative life, with plans to publish a book of his verses. His transition from boxer to actor and how his physical and emotional past influenced his approach to acting are frequent topics of conversation.
Career
Moore initially had a career as a competitive boxer for 12 years, before deciding to pursue an acting career at the age of 21.[3][5]
He made his acting debut in a 2019 episode of the series Emmerdale.[6] In 2021, Moore would be cast in a lead role for Peacock's television series Vampire Academy, and landed a role in Apple TV+'s war drama miniseries Masters of the Air.[7]
Moore co-starred alongside Miles Heizer and Vera Farmiga in the Netflix series Boots which premiered on 9 October 2025.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Emmerdale | Nav | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Sex Education | Dylan | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | The Sandman | Crispin | 1 episode |
| Vampire Academy | Dimitri Belikov | Main role, 10 episodes | |
| 2024 | Masters of the Air | Sgt. Clifford Starkey | Miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 2025 | Code of Silence | Liam Barlow, "Hoodie" | Main role, 6 episodes |
| Boots | Nicholas Slovacek | Main role, 8 episodes |
References
- ^ Szalai, Georg (25 July 2025). "Kieron Moore Relishes Taking on Complex Characters, From 'Code of Silence' to Queer Camboy". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
The 28-year-old from Manchester
- ^ Sisi Stringer [@sisistringer]; (23 December 2022). "happy birthday @kieronmoore always proud of u #romitri" – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Barnes, Kelsey. "Kieron Moore". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (9 September 2022). "Kieron Moore's Next Opponent". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Bosselman, Haley (16 September 2022). "Kieron Moore Talks Boxing, Vampire Academy And Masters Of The Air". Los Angeles Confidential. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Emmerdale spoilers: Friday 20th December 2019". Eastieoaks. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (30 August 2021). "Vampire Academy: Sisi Stringer, Daniela Nieves & Kieron Moore Among 10 Cast In Peacock YA Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (22 September 2025). "'Boots' Trailer: Miles Heizer, Liam Oh & Vera Farmiga Star In Norman Lear's '90s Era Gay Marine Dramedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
External links
- Kieron Moore at IMDb