Sam Riley
🎂 Jan 8, 1980 (46)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Sam Riley is an actor born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK . Their performance in Maleficent as Diaval remains one of the most memorable of their filmography. Other notable titles in their filmography include Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. They have 31 films and 4 TV productions to their name, working mainly across genres like drama, romance, thriller.
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Maleficent
2014
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
2019
The Vault
2021
Rebecca
2020
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
2016
13
2010
Suite Française
2015
Free Fire
2017
Radioactive
2020
Firebrand
2024
Byzantium
2013
Widow Clicquot
2024
Control
2007
On the Road
2012
Franklyn
2008
Woman in Love
2011
Brighton Rock
2010
Islands
2025
The Dark Valley
2014
Sometimes Always Never
2019
Alfons Jitterbit – Class Trip Chaos!
2022
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018
John Cranko
2024
She Is Love
2023
Robby and Toby's Fantastic Voyager
2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sam Riley?
Sam Riley is 46 years old, born on January 8, 1980 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK .
Where is Sam Riley from?
Sam Riley was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK .
What are the most famous roles of Sam Riley?
Sam Riley is best known as an actor for Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
How many movies has Sam Riley been in?
Sam Riley has appeared in 31 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Sam Riley's first movie?
Sam Riley's first credited film was Tough Love (2000).
What is Sam Riley's most recent movie?
Sam Riley's most recent movie is Bulk (2026).
What are Sam Riley's best movies?
Sam Riley's most acclaimed films include: Maleficent (2014), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), Free Fire (2017), Rebecca (2020).
What TV shows has Sam Riley appeared in?
Sam Riley is known for TV work including: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, SS-GB, Mint, Leute heute.
How long has Sam Riley been working in film?
Sam Riley has been active since 2000 — a career spanning 26 years.
Sam Riley
1980-01-08 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
He is best known for playing the lead role of Ian Curtis in the movie Control, a biopic about the lead singer of the 1970s post-punk band Joy Division. His performance in the role won him the British Independent Film Award for "Most Promising Newcomer". He also won a Kermode for Best Actor 2007 for the film. Prior to his portrayal of Ian Curtis, Riley played The Fall frontman Mark E. Smith in the Michael Winterbottom film 24 Hour Party People, which details the Factory Records era. His scenes, however, were omitted from the final cut. In September 2007, Riley was cast in Gerald McMorrow's British science fiction film Franklyn. He will play a lead role in 13, an English-language remake of the French thriller 13 Tzameti. He is currently playing the role of Pinkie Brown in a remake of Brighton Rock alongside Helen Mirren.