Tom Ackerley facts for kids
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Tom Ackerley
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Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley
1 January 1990 Surrey, England
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| Education | Godalming College |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Organisation | LuckyChap Entertainment |
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Thomas "Tom" Ackerley (born January 1, 1990) is an English film producer and actor. He is known for helping to create many popular movies and TV shows. Tom started a film company called LuckyChap Entertainment with his wife, Margot Robbie.
Together, they have made movies like I, Tonya (2017), Promising Young Woman (2020), and the very popular Barbie (2023). For Barbie, Tom was even nominated for a big award called an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2024!
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Early Life and School
Tom Ackerley was born on January 1, 1990, in Surrey, England. He is the youngest of three brothers. Tom grew up in a town called Guildford.
He went to St George's College, Weybridge for his early schooling. After that, he studied at Godalming College.
Working in Movies
Tom Ackerley began his career in movies as an extra. He appeared in the first three Harry Potter films. After a short break, he returned to the film industry.
He worked behind the scenes for movies like Gambit (2012) and Rush (2013). From 2012 to 2016, Tom also worked as an assistant director. This means he helped the main director make sure everything ran smoothly on set. He worked on TV shows and films such as Pride, Suite Française, and Macbeth.
Starting LuckyChap Entertainment
In 2014, Tom Ackerley teamed up with his future wife, Margot Robbie. They also worked with their friends, Sophia Kerr and Josey McNamara. Together, they started their own film company called LuckyChap Entertainment.
This company has produced many successful films. These include I, Tonya (2017), which is about a famous ice skater. They also made Promising Young Woman (2020), a thrilling movie. One of their biggest hits is the movie Barbie (2023), which was loved by people all over the world.
Personal Life
Tom Ackerley met Australian actress Margot Robbie in 2013. They met while working on the movie Suite Française. They started dating the next year.
In December 2016, Tom and Margot got married. They had a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia. As of 2024, they live in Los Angeles, USA.
See also
In Spanish: Tom Ackerley para niños
