Who is Robert Aramayo? Everything to know about the Best Leading Actor who won for 'I Swear' at the BAFTA Awards 2026

Robert Aramayo pulled off an unusual feat at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, taking home two major prizes in the same night. The British actor took home Best Leading Actor and the Rising Star Award that night. He won Best Leading Actor for his performance in 'I Swear'. With that sweep, he became the first actor to claim both honors in the same year. The achievement has pushed him firmly into the spotlight and sparked fresh interest in his journey. Moneycontrol reported that Aramayo’s back-to-back wins marked a major milestone in his career and set him apart in this year’s race.Raised in Hull, England, Robert Aramayo got hooked on performing as a kid. He made his first mark on stage at just seven years old, appearing as Bugsy Malone in a school show. He later trained at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York after performing in a production of 'A Clockwork Orange.' Aramayo began building his screen career with smaller roles. He appeared in four episodes of 'Game of Thrones' as a younger version of a key character. He shifted into feature films with work that included 'Lost in Florence.' From there, he built a steady run in series, appearing in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,' 'Behind Her Eyes,' 'Mindhunter' season 2, 'Harley And The Davidsons,' and 'Lewis and Clark.'Before his BAFTA triumph, Aramayo won Breakthrough Performer of the Year at the London Critics Circle Film Awards earlier this month. That win set the tone for what followed.At the BAFTAs, Aramayo sounded stunned as he accepted his award. “I honestly cannot believe that I have won this award. I really, really cannot. Everyone in this category blows me away,” he said. He also thanked fellow nominee Ethan Hawke for inspiring him. Aramayo shared that Hawke’s talk during his time at Juilliard left a lasting mark on him and his classmates.'I Swear' tells the true story of a man living with Tourette’s syndrome. The role earned strong reviews for its emotional range and grounded feel. With two BAFTAs in hand, Aramayo has a clear turning point, and his next moves will draw even more attention.