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Arthur Darvill
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Arthur Darvill in 2022
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Thomas Arthur Darvill
17 June 1982 Birmingham, West Midlands, England
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| Spouse(s) | Inès De Clercq (m. 2015) |
Thomas Arthur Darvill (born 17 June 1982) is an English actor, musician, and composer. He is famous for playing Rory Williams, a companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the TV show Doctor Who. He also starred as the time-traveler Rip Hunter in Legends of Tomorrow and as Reverend Paul Coates in the drama Broadchurch.
Besides acting on screen, Darvill is a talented stage actor. He played the main role in the musical Once on both Broadway and in London's West End. He also won a major award, the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, for his role as Curly in the musical Oklahoma!.
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Early Life and Family
Arthur Darvill was born in Birmingham, England, on June 17, 1982. His parents were both involved in the arts. His mother, Ellie, was an actress who worked with puppets and masks. She was also the puppeteer and voice for the character Why Bird on the children's show Playdays. His father, Nigel, was a musician who played the Hammond organ for famous artists like UB40 and Ruby Turner.
From 1993 to 2000, Darvill went to Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire.
Acting Career
Starting Out
Darvill's love for acting began at a young age. When he was 10, he joined the Stage2 Youth Theatre Company and stayed with them for about nine years. His first job on television was in 2000, where he introduced shows on CITV.
At 21, Darvill moved to London to study acting at the famous Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). He made his professional stage debut in a play called Terre Haute at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His performance was so good that he was nominated for a Best Newcomer award. He also acted alongside Christian Slater and future Doctor Who co-star Matt Smith in a play called Swimming with Sharks.
Famous Roles in TV and Film
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In 2010, Darvill landed his most famous role as Rory Williams in the popular science fiction show Doctor Who. He played the loyal companion to the Eleventh Doctor, played by his friend Matt Smith. Darvill's character, Rory, became a fan favorite. He and Karen Gillan, who played Amy Pond, left the show in 2012.
After Doctor Who, Darvill starred in the hit drama series Broadchurch from 2013 to 2017. He played the town's vicar, Paul Coates, alongside another former Doctor, David Tennant.
In 2015, Darvill joined the world of superheroes. He was cast as Rip Hunter, a time-traveling hero in the TV series Legends of Tomorrow. He was a main character for the first two seasons and returned for special appearances later in the show.
Success on Stage
Darvill has also had a very successful career in theatre. In 2013, he took on the lead role of Guy in the musical Once on Broadway in New York City. He later played the same role in London's West End.
In 2022, he played Curly McLain in a new version of the classic musical Oklahoma!. His performance was highly praised, and he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, one of the biggest honors in British theatre.
Music and Other Work
Darvill is not just an actor; he is also a skilled musician and composer. He plays the guitar and keyboards. He has written music for several plays, including The Frontline at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London.
In 2018, he started a musical group called Paperlands with musician Ines De Clercq. He has also done voice work for audiobooks, including Doctor Who stories, and radio plays. In 2020, he returned to the role of Rory Williams for a series of audio dramas called The Lone Centurion.
Personal Life
In his free time, Darvill enjoys cooking, going to the theatre, and listening to music. He has a unique hobby of collecting taxidermy (preserved animals). He is good friends with his Doctor Who co-stars, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.
In 2015, Darvill married Inès De Clercq.
See also
In Spanish: Arthur Darvill para niños
