Tom Ackerley facts for kids
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Tom Ackerley
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Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley
13 June 1990 Surrey, England
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Organisation | LuckyChap Entertainment |
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| Children | 1 |
Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley (born June 13, 1990) is an English film producer and former assistant director. You might know him as one of the key people behind hit movies like Barbie (2023), I, Tonya (2017), and Promising Young Woman (2020).
He started his own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, with his wife, actress Margot Robbie. For his work on Barbie, he was nominated for the famous Academy Award for Best Picture.
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Early Life and School
Tom Ackerley was born in Surrey, England, and grew up in the town of Guildford. He is the youngest of three brothers. For his education, he attended St George's College, Weybridge, and later went to Godalming College.
Career in Movies
Starting in Harry Potter
Ackerley's movie career began in a magical way! He was an extra in the first three Harry Potter movies. An extra is someone who appears in the background of a scene to make it look more realistic.
Working Behind the Scenes
After his time at Hogwarts, Ackerley learned more about how movies are made. He worked as a production runner and an assistant director. These jobs involve helping the film crew and making sure everything runs smoothly on set.
He worked on many films and TV shows, including Pride (2014), Suite Française (2014), and Macbeth (2015).
Creating LuckyChap Entertainment
In 2014, Ackerley teamed up with his future wife, Margot Robbie, and their friends to start a production company called LuckyChap Entertainment. A production company helps turn ideas into movies and TV shows by managing the creative and financial parts of filmmaking.
LuckyChap Entertainment has produced many successful films. Their movie Barbie was a huge hit around the world. They also produced the award-winning films I, Tonya and Promising Young Woman.
Personal Life
Ackerley met Australian actress Margot Robbie in 2013 on the set of the movie Suite Française. They started dating a year later and got married in December 2016 in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia.
In October 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a son. They currently live in Los Angeles.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of the key projects Tom Ackerley has worked on during his career.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001–2004 | Harry Potter films 1, 2, and 3 | Student | Background actor (extra) |
| 2014 | Pride | Third Assistant Director | Helped organize the film set |
| 2015 | Suite Française | Third Assistant Director | This is where he met Margot Robbie |
| 2017 | I, Tonya | Producer | One of his first major films as a producer |
| 2020 | Promising Young Woman | Producer | A critically acclaimed film |
| 2023 | Barbie | Producer | A worldwide box office hit |
| 2023 | Saltburn | Executive Producer | An executive producer often helps with funding and big decisions |
See also
In Spanish: Tom Ackerley para niños
