Arthur Darvill
Biography
Thomas Arthur Darvill is an English actor and musician born on June 17, 1982, in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom. Professionally known as Arthur Darvill, he is recognized for his television and theatrical work. In television, he is known for portraying Rory Williams, a companion of the Eleventh Doctor in the television series Doctor Who. He also plays Rev. Paul Coates in Broadchurch and portrays Rip Hunter in Legends of Tomorrow. On stage, Darvill appeared in the lead role in the musical Once, performing both in the West End and on Broadway during the years 2013 and 2014. Additionally, he has been associated with the British band Edmund.
Career overview
Thomas Arthur Darvill is an English actor and musician born on June 17, 1982, in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom. Professionally known as Arthur Darvill, he has accumulated numerous acting credits in television and other performance mediums. Among his well known television roles, he played Rory Williams, a companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the television series Doctor Who, and portrayed Rev. Paul Coates in Broadchurch. Additionally, he plays Rip Hunter in Legends of Tomorrow.
Alongside his television work, Darvill has performed on stage. He appeared in the lead role in the theater musical Once, performing in both the West End and on Broadway. His career spans various television shows and theatrical productions, establishing his professional profile as both an actor and a musician.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025) as Victor Mishcon
- Brides (2025) as Mr. Hansard
- Doctor Who at the Proms (2024) as Rory Williams (archive footage)
- And Mrs. (2024) as Dylan
- Three Little Birds (2023) as Mr. Wantage
- The Sandman (2022) as Richard Madoc
- Grace (2021) as Kit Bishop / Jecks
- People You May Know (2021)
- In Wonderland (2018) as Michael
- Been So Long (2018) Original Music Composer
- Shut Up & Dig (2018) as Ben
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Rip Hunter
- Minutes Past Midnight (2016) as Charlie (segment: Crazy For You)
- Danny & the Human Zoo (2015) as Jonesy
- National Theatre Live: Treasure Island (2015) as Long John Silver
- Captcha (2014) as Mel
- Broadchurch (2013) as Reverend Paul Coates
- The White Queen (2013) as Harry Stafford
- Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith (2013)
- Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty (2013) as Self
- Crazy for You (2013) as Charlie
- The Paradise (2012) as Bradley Burroughs
- Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2012) as Mephistopheles
- Doctor Who: Pond Life (2012) as Rory Williams
- Pond Life (2012) as Rory Williams
- Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night (2012) as Rory Williams
- Doctor Who: P.S. (2012) as Rory Williams
- Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (2011) as Rory Williams
- Robin Hood (2010) as Groom
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) as Mick Gallagher
- Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol (2010) as Rory Williams
- Doctor Who at the Proms (2010) as Self - Host
- Pelican Blood (2010) as Cameron
- CBeebies Bedtime Stories (2009) as Self
- Little Dorrit (2008) as Tip Dorrit
- Intangible (2008) as Billy
- Doctor Who (2005) as Rory Williams
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005) as Self
- Apollo Has Fallen
- A Rose for Iris as Toby
- Adventures of a Cat in Space
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Arthur Darvill best known for?
Arthur Darvill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Sandman (2022), Grace (2021), The Charge (2003), Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006).
When and where was Arthur Darvill born?
Arthur Darvill was born on June 17, 1982 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
How many credits does Arthur Darvill have?
Arthur Darvill has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.
What is Arthur Darvill's background in cinema and television?
Thomas Arthur Darvill is an English actor and musician born on June 17, 1982, in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom. Professionally known as Arthur Darvill, he is recognized for his television and theatrical work. In television, he is known for portraying Rory Williams, a companion of the Eleventh Docto...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005) as Self — aged about 23
- The Sandman (2022) as Richard Madoc — aged about 40
- Broadchurch (2013) as Reverend Paul Coates — aged about 31
- CBeebies Bedtime Stories (2009) as Self — aged about 27
- Doctor Who (2005) as Rory Williams — aged about 23
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Rip Hunter — aged about 34
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