Tom Riley (actor)

Tom Riley (born 5 April 1981)[2] is an English actor, producer, and director.

For other uses, see Thomas Riley.

Tom Riley
Riley in 2007
Born (1981-04-05) 5 April 1981
Maidstone, Kent, England
Alma materUniversity of Birmingham
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director
Years active2002–present
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children1[1]

Early life

Riley was born in Maidstone, Kent, England.[2] He became involved in drama in his hometown at the age of four, and spent his school years writing and directing plays. He attended Maidstone Grammar School. He studied English literature and drama at the University of Birmingham, graduating in 2002 with first class honours. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England in 2002 and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2005.[2] After his undergraduate studies, he formed the theater company Article 19, and while attending the LAMDA began working with the Royal Court Theatre company, appearing in the play The Woman.[2]

Career

Riley made his Broadway debut in 2011, in a revival of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia.

Personal life

In May 2016, Riley became engaged to American actress Lizzy Caplan.[3] They had met in January 2015 while Caplan was filming in London, and made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Prague Opera Ball in February 2016.[4] They were married in September 2017,[5] and their son was born in 2021.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2006A Few Days in SeptemberDavid
2007I Want CandyJoe
2007Return to House on Haunted HillPaul
2009Happy Ever AftersFreddie Butler
2009St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's GoldRomeo
2015Kill Your FriendsParker-Hall
2016Pushing DeadMike
2016StarfishTom Ray
2017Modern Life Is RubbishAdrian
2018Ghost LightThomas Ingram / the Scottish King
2023The Caine Mutiny Court-MartialLieutenant Willis Keith

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2006Casualty 1906Dr. James Walton1 episode
2007Agatha Christie's MarpleBobby ArgyleEpisode: "Ordeal by Innocence"
2007FreezingDave Beethoven
2008Casualty 1907Dr. James Walton1 episode
2008LewisPhilip HortonEpisode: "And the Moonbeams Kiss the Sea"
2008FreezingDave Beethoven2 episodes
2008Agatha Christie's PoirotRaymond BoyntonEpisode: "Appointment with Death"
2008Lost in AustenGeorge Wickham
2009No HeroicsNigel / BrainstormPilot
2010Bouquet of Barbed WireGavin Sorensen
2011BedlamRob
2011–2012MonroeDr. Laurence Shepherd12 episodes
2013–2015Da Vinci's DemonsLeonardo da Vinci28 episodes
2014Doctor WhoRobin HoodEpisode: "Robot of Sherwood"
2015Inside No. 9AdamEpisode: "The 12 Days of Christine"
2016The CollectionClaude SabineAmazon Prime UK
2016Dark HeartDI Will Wagstaffe6 episodes
2017Angie TribecaDoctor Frederick Wurst
2017Ill BehaviourCharlie6 episodes
2021–2023The NeversAugustus "Augie" BidlowMain cast
2022The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the WindowNeilLimited series; Main cast [7]
TBAMurder is EasyLord WhitfieldUpcoming two-part drama[8]

Stage
Year Title Role Notes
2006The Woman BeforeRoyal Court Theatre
2008The Vertical HourPhilip LucasRoyal Court Theatre[9]
2010Hurts Given and ReceivedRiverside Studios
2011ArcadiaSeptimus HodgeEthel Barrymore Theatre[10]
2011My CityAlmeida Theatre[11]
2018Dry PowderHampstead Theatre

References
  1. "Tom Riley, Lizzy Caplan and Their Infant Had an Explosive In-Flight Mishap". Late Night Feud. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  2. "Tom Riley". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014.
  3. Schnurr, Samantha (22 July 2016). "Lizzy Caplan and Tom Riley Are Engaged". E! News. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  4. Martin, Annie (25 July 2016). "Lizzy Caplan engaged to English actor Tom Riley". United Press International. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  5. Brianne, Tracy (4 September 2017). "Lizzy Caplan Marries Tom Riley in Italy — See Their Adorable Wedding Photo!". People. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  6. "Tom Riley, Lizzy Caplan and Their Infant Had an Explosive In-Flight Mishap". Late Night Feud. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  7. Del Rosario, Alexandra (8 December 2021). "'The Woman In the House': Netflix Limited Series Starring Kristen Bell Reveals New Title, Premiere Date & Teaser". Deadline. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  8. "Casting revealed for Murder is Easy, based on the classic mystery by Agatha Christie". bbc.co.uk/mediacentre. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  9. Billington, Michael (23 January 2008). "Theatre review: The Vertical Hour". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  10. Brantley, Ben (17 March 2011). "The 180-Year Itch, Metaphysically Speaking". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  11. Billington, Michael (16 September 2011). "My City – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
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