Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1980-01-08
- Born Place: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Also Known As:
سم رایلی
Sam Riley
Samuel Peter W. Riley (born January 8, 1980) is an English actor and singer who has carved out a distinctive career in both independent and mainstream cinema. Born in Menston, West Yorkshire, he initially pursued music, fronting the band 10,000 Things, before making a significant breakthrough in acting.Riley gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis in the 2007 biographical film "Control," a role that earned him numerous awards and nominations, including the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer. This performance established his brooding and intense on-screen persona, leading to a series of compelling roles.His notable film credits include playing Sal Paradise in the 2012 adaptation of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," the enigmatic vampire Darvell in "Byzantium" (2012), Pinkie Brown in the 2010 remake of "Brighton Rock," and the memorable role of Diaval, Maleficent's raven familiar, in Disney's "Maleficent" (2014) and its 2019 sequel, "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil." He also took on the iconic character of Fitzwilliam Darcy in "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" (2016). More recently, he appeared in films like "Radioactive" (2019) and "The Vault" (2021).Sam Riley is married to Romanian-German actress Alexandra Maria Lara, whom he met on the set of "Control." His career continues to showcase his versatility and ability to embody complex characters across various genres.
