Rafe Spall
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An English actor born in London, son of actor Timothy Spall, known for his range across drama and comedy. He played the writer to whom Pi tells his tale in Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' (2012), and appeared in 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004), 'Hot Fuzz' (2007), 'Prometheus' (2012), 'The Big Short' (2015), 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' (2018), 'Just Mercy' (2019) and 'Men in Black: International' (2019). A versatile, likeable performer moving easily between British ensembles and Hollywood blockbusters, Spall has built a busy career in both leading and character roles.
Rafe Spall
42 Movies · 18 Series
An English actor born in London, son of actor Timothy Spall, known for his range across drama and comedy. He played the writer to whom Pi tells his tale in Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' (2012), and appeared in 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004), 'Hot Fuzz' (2007), 'Prometheus' (2012), 'The Big Short' (2015), 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' (2018), 'Just Mercy' (2019) and 'Men in Black: International' (2019). A versatile, likeable performer moving easily between British ensembles and Hollywood blockbusters, Spall has built a busy career in both leading and character roles.
Movies
Plays Danny Moses
The Big Short
2015
Plays Writer
Life of Pi
2012
Plays Millburn
Prometheus
2012
Plays Eli Mills
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
2018
Plays Kenny
A Good Year
2006
Plays Mr. Tibbs
The BFG
2016
Plays Agent C
Men in Black: International
2019
Plays Noel
Shaun of the Dead
2004
Plays DC Andy Cartwright
Hot Fuzz
2007
Plays Young Man
The World's End
2013
Plays Luke
The Ritual
2017
Plays Ian Whitehead
One Day
2011
Plays Tommy Champan
Just Mercy
2019
Plays Ben
What If
2013
Plays Swill
Green Street Hooligans
2005
Plays Stauffacher
William Tell
2025
Plays Josh
I Give It a Year
2013
Plays Teddy
Long Story Short
2021
Plays William Shakespeare
Anonymous
2011
Plays Lenny
Kidulthood
2006
Plays Toni
Rich Flu
2024
Plays Martin Humphreys
X+Y
2015
Plays Joe
Earthbound
2012
Plays Singe
Mum's List
2016
Plays Steve
Get Santa
2014
Plays Jim 'Captain Flint' Turner / Polski the Parrot
Swallows and Amazons
2016
Plays Stan Parlour
The Calcium Kid
2004
Plays Michael
National Theatre Live: Death of England: Michael
2020
Plays David Wellings
The Last Drop
2006
Plays Steve
The Scouting Book for Boys
2010
Plays Brack
National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler
2017
Plays Dennis Heymer
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me
2008
Plays Harry Price
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
2015
Plays Herb
Denmark
2019
Plays Edward Rochester
Wide Sargasso Sea
2006
Plays Keith
The Chatterley Affair
2006
Plays Wilby
SUS
2010
TV Shows
Producer
Plays Jason
Trying
2020
Plays Pete Griffiths
Pete versus Life
2010
Plays Reg Whitehead
Roadies
2016
Plays Steven Burk
Smoke
2025
Plays Jay Wratten
The Shadow Line
2011
Plays William Holman Hunt
Desperate Romantics
2009
Plays Eric Bull
Under Salt Marsh
2026
Plays Stuart Henderson
Secret Service
2026
Plays John Hancock
Sons of Liberty
2015
Plays George
The War of the Worlds
2019
Plays DS Nick Bailey
The Salisbury Poisonings
2020
Plays Frank Taylor
He Kills Coppers
2008
Plays Sean Harding
The Rotters' Club
2005
Plays Nigel
Bait
2026
Plays David Melmont
The English
2022
Plays Dominic
Twisted Tales
2005
Plays Potter
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Roger Bassington
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rafe Spall and where are they from?
Rafe Spall is 43 years old, born on March 10, 1983 in East Dulwich, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Rafe Spall?
Rafe Spall is best known for roles in Life of Pi, Prometheus, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
How many movies has Rafe Spall been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Rafe Spall has appeared in 42 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Rafe Spall's first movie?
The career of Rafe Spall began with Out of Control (2002).
What is Rafe Spall's most recent movie or series?
Rafe Spall's most recent release is Secret Service, which premiered on April 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Rafe Spall appeared in?
On television, Rafe Spall has appeared in Black Mirror, The War of the Worlds, The English, Agatha Christie's Marple.
Rafe Spall
1983-03-10 · East Dulwich, London, England, UK
Rafe Joseph Spall is an English actor on both stage and screen. He is perhaps best known for his roles in BBC's The Shadow Line, Channel 4's Pete versus Life, One Day, Anonymous, and the Ridley Scott film Prometheus. He played writer Yann Martel in the 2012 film Life of Pi.