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Arthur Darvill

Acting Born Jun 17, 1982 Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

Thomas Arthur Darvill (born 17 June 1982), known professionally as Arthur Darvill, is an English actor and musician. He is known for playing Rory Williams, one of the Eleventh Doctor's companions in the television series Doctor Who, and as Rev. Paul Coates in Broadchurch (2013–present). In 2013-2014 he appeared in the lead role in the theater musical Once in the West End and on Broadway. He portrays Rip Hunter in Legends of Tomorrow.

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Known for

Doctor Who

as Rory Williams

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

as Rip Hunter

The Sandman

as Richard Madoc

Broadchurch

as Reverend Paul Coates

Grace

as Kit Bishop / Jecks

The White Queen

as Harry Stafford

Full filmography

  • Doctor Who (2005) as Rory Williams
  • DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Rip Hunter
  • The Sandman (2022) as Richard Madoc
  • Broadchurch (2013) as Reverend Paul Coates
  • Grace (2021) as Kit Bishop / Jecks
  • Doctor Who Confidential (2005) as Self
  • The White Queen (2013) as Harry Stafford
  • Robin Hood (2010) as Groom
  • CBeebies Bedtime Stories (2009) as Self
  • The Paradise (2012) as Bradley Burroughs
  • Little Dorrit (2008) as Tip Dorrit
  • A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025) as Victor Mishcon
  • Three Little Birds (2023) as Mr. Wantage
  • And Mrs. (2024) as Dylan
  • Apollo Has Fallen
  • Pond Life (2012) as Rory Williams
  • Doctor Who at the Proms (2024) as Rory Williams (archive footage)
  • Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (2011) as Rory Williams
  • Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol (2010) as Rory Williams
  • Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty (2013) as Self
  • Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) as Mick Gallagher
  • Pelican Blood (2010) as Cameron
  • Minutes Past Midnight (2016) as Charlie (segment: Crazy For You)
  • Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith (2013)