About:
Joseph Morgan (born Joseph Martin; 16 May 1981) is a British actor and director. He is best known for his role as Niklaus "Klaus" Mikaelson on The CW's The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The Originals, in which he is the lead.

• Known For
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  Alexander
  as
  Philotas
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  Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
  as
  William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop
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  Becoming Alexander
  as
  Self
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  Eroica
  as
  Matthias
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  Mister Lonely
  as
  James Dean