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Dexter Sol Ansell

Dexter Sol Ansell is an English child actor born on 16 September 2014.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dexter Sol Ansell is an English child actor born on 16 September 2014 in Leeds, England. He is best known for portraying Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen in the HBO series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'. His other credits include roles in 'Emmerdale', 'The Midwich Cuckoos', and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'.

Early life

Dexter Sol Ansell was born in Leeds, England, on 16 September 2014. Available sources identify him as an English or British child actor.

Career

Ansell began acting as a child and has appeared in television and film productions including 'Emmerdale', 'The Midwich Cuckoos', 'Christmas on Mistletoe Farm' and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. In the latter, he portrayed young Coriolanus Snow.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

He is known for portraying Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen in HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', a role that has been described as his best-known part.

Filmography

Publicly available listings credit him with work across family film, fantasy, drama and science-fiction projects, including 'Robin and the Hoods' and 'Here'.

Key facts

  • Dexter Sol Ansell is a British child actor born in 2014.
  • He was born in Leeds, England.
  • He is best known for playing Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'.
  • He appeared as young Coriolanus Snow in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'.
  • His television credits include 'Emmerdale' and 'The Midwich Cuckoos'.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dexter Sol Ansell?
He is an English child actor known for roles in television and film, especially Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'.
When was Dexter Sol Ansell born?
He was born on 16 September 2014.
Where is Dexter Sol Ansell from?
He was born in Leeds, England.
What is Dexter Sol Ansell best known for?
He is best known for playing Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'.
What other roles has he played?
Sources list roles in 'Emmerdale', 'The Midwich Cuckoos', 'Christmas on Mistletoe Farm' and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexter_Sol_Ansell
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, and identification as an English child actor; role as Aegon "Egg" Targaryen.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11274700/
    Supports: Filmography including "Emmerdale", "The Midwich Cuckoos", "Christmas on Mistletoe Farm", "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and other credits.
  3. Westeros.org / fandom-related coverage via search results — https://www.westeros.org/
    Supports: Role as Egg in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" as reflected in entertainment coverage.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/dexter-sol-ansell-interview-knight-seven-kingdoms-500-miles-1236630530/
    Supports: Recent coverage describing his role in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and early career context.