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Sam Riley (Samuel Peter W. Riley) was born on 8 January, 1980 in Menston, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, is a British actor. Discover Sam Riley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
Popular As |
Samuel Peter W. Riley |
Occupation |
Actor · singer |
Age |
44 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
8 January 1980 |
Birthday |
8 January |
Birthplace |
Menston, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 44 years old group.
Sam Riley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Sam Riley height not available right now. We will update Sam Riley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Sam Riley's Wife?
His wife is Alexandra Maria Lara (m. 2009)
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Not Available |
Wife |
Alexandra Maria Lara (m. 2009) |
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Children |
1 |
Sam Riley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Riley worth at the age of 44 years old? Sam Riley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Sam Riley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Actor |
Sam Riley Social Network
Timeline
His breakthrough performance came when he played the role of Ian Curtis in the film Control, a biopic about the lead singer of the 1970s post-punk band Joy Division.
Samuel Peter W. Riley (born 8 January 1980) is an English actor and singer.
After their first release on indie label Voltage Records in 2002, they signed to major label Polydor for one self-titled album.
He is best known for his performance in the 2007 biographical film Control about the life of Ian Curtis, as protagonist Sal Paradise in the 2012 adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel On the Road, and as Diaval in the 2014 film Maleficent.
The film received high critical acclaim due in good part to Riley's performance, which won him a selection of awards including the British Independent Film Award for "Most Promising Newcomer" a BAFTA "Rising Star" nomination; and a Mark Kermode nod for Best Actor 2007.
Riley's scenes, however, were omitted from the final cut.
In September 2007, Riley was cast in Gerald McMorrow's British science fiction film Franklyn.
He starred as the lead role in 13, an English language remake of the French thriller 13 Tzameti that has yet to have an American and European release.
He featured in the autumn/winter 2008 publicity campaign for the British fashion house Burberry, supervised by Christopher Bailey and shot by Mario Testino.
They met while filming Control, married in August 2009 and have a son born in January 2014.
He played the role of Pinkie Brown in Brighton Rock alongside Helen Mirren, an adaption of Graham Greene's novel, released 4 February 2011.
He also starred in Walter Salles' film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's autobiographical On the Road playing the narrator and protagonist Sal Paradise.
He also has a small role in the 2011 German comedy Woman in Love (film), in which his wife Alexandra Maria Lara plays the female lead.
His role is listed as "Wagenmeister".
In 2012, Riley was cast as Diaval in Disney's Maleficent, alongside Angelina Jolie.
The film was released May 2014.
He was named one of GQ's 50 best dressed British men in 2015.
For a few years Riley was the lead singer of the Leeds band 10,000 Things, with whom he achieved moderate success.
Riley received renown for his portrayal of the Fitzwilliam Darcy in the 2016 film Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Riley was born in Menston, Bradford, West Yorkshire, the son of Amanda, a nursery school teacher, and Andrew Riley, a textile agent.
He was educated at Malsis School, an independent school in the village of Cross Hills in North Yorkshire, and at Uppingham School, an independent school in the market town of Uppingham, in Rutland, England.
Riley was also cast as Fitzwilliam Darcy (Mr. Darcy) in the film, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, released in February 2016.
Riley played the 'not-so welcome' returning prodigal brother David in the 2018 film Happy New Year, Colin Burstead by Ben Wheatley.