All about the star: Arthur Darvill

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Arthur Darvill is a popular British actor and musician. Fame brought him roles in the series "Legends of Tomorrow" and "Doctor Who". The filmography of Arthur Darvill so far includes thirteen films and series. From early childhood, he took part in theatrical productions and still has not lost interest in the theater.

Biography

Future actor Thomas Arthur Darvill was born on June 17, 1982 in a creative family: his mother Ellie was a theater actress, his father Nigel also worked in the theater. No wonder the boy developed an early interest in acting.

Arthur attended the prestigious Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire from 1993 to 2000. At 21, Darvill moved to London, where he studied for the next three years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 2006 he received a bachelor's degree and made his stage debut the same year. However, a year later, the actor decided to try himself on television and, as it turned out, did not lose.

TV career

Arthur first appeared on television in 2008, playing a small role as a police officer in a crime television series"He killed cops." In the same year, the actor received the role of Edward Dorrit in the mini-series "Little Dorrit". His co-stars were Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen.

In 2010, the actor received perhaps the most important role of his career - the role of Rory Williams in the fantasy series "Doctor Who". Arthur spent the next two years working on this series, starring in 27 episodes. The frequent "deaths" of the character were criticized, but the character himself and his development over the course of the plot were rated positively. Thanks to the role of Rory Williams, all fans of science fiction have learned about the actor Arthur Darvill. Photos of him began to appear in many magazines.

In 2012, the actor played Bradley Burroughs in the British drama series Ladies' Happiness.

In 2013, Arthur Darvill landed the role of Reverend Paul Coates in the TV series "Murder on the Beach". This is the second detective project in Darvill's career after He Killed Cops. The series is very popular in Britain, with an average of 8 million viewers per week.

Arthur Darvill also played the small role of Henry Stafford in the historical television series The White Queen.

In 2015, the actor was chosen to star in the superhero television series "Legends of Tomorrow", in which he still plays the role of Rip Hunter. The series was watched by more than 3 million viewers, and critics responded favorably about it. Tillit is unknown if the series will be renewed for a third season.

Movie roles

The actor's television career has been successful, but his film work also deserves attention. Darvill first appeared in a feature film in 2009 with a small role in the drama Pelican's Blood.

A year later, the actor successfully auditioned for the role of Mick Gallagher in the biographical drama Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll. The film tells about the life of the famous British musician Ian Dury, the founder of the new wave music movement. The role of Ian Dury in the film went to Andy Serkis, directed by Matt Whitecross. The picture, which had a small budget, earned laudatory reviews from critics, but failed to collect an impressive amount at the box office.

In 2010, Arthur Darvill received a supporting role in the adventure film "Robin Hood" by the legendary director Ridley Scott. Together with him, Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt and Matthew Macfadyen starred in the film. Darvill already worked with the latter during the filming of the TV series "Little Dorrit". Regarding the new film by Ridley Scott, film critics were not unanimous, the reviews were very mixed. With a budget of $200 million, the picture grossed $320 million at the box office, falling short of the producers' expectations.

So far, the world has not seen many paintings featuring Arthur Darvill. Films do not occupy a key place in his career, the actor himself prefers television roles.

Theatrical career

Arthur debuted on stage as a professionalactor in 2006 in Edmund White's play Terre Haute. Then the game of the young actor was highly appreciated by the authoritative theater critic Nicholas de Jong.

Darvill soon appeared in the stage adaptation of the black comedy "Among the Sharks". The theatrical production stars Christian Slater and Matt Smith, whom Darvill befriended while working on Doctor Who.

In 2011, Darvill embodied the image of Mephistopheles on stage in the production of "Doctor Faust", based on the play of the same name by Christopher Marlo.

Hobbies and personal life

Darvill plays guitar and synthesizer. While still a teenager, he founded the musical group "Edmund", named after one of the main characters of the "Chronicles of Narnia" cycle.

Arthur likes to cook interesting dishes, in his free time he goes to the theater and concerts.

During the filming of Doctor Who, the actor met Karen Gillan and Matt Smith, with whom he maintains friendly relations.

For 6 years now, Arthur has been dating British actress Sophie Wu, best known for her role as Kiki in the comedy "Damn". We wish the actor creative success!