| Revision as of 07:23, 22 June 2010 edit66alfied (talk | contribs)22 editsNo edit summaryTag: possible BLP issue or vandalism← Previous edit | Revision as of 16:42, 22 June 2010 edit undoDrPatrickSpiller (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users883 editsNo edit summaryNext edit → | ||
| Line 56: | Line 56: | ||
| | '']'' | | '']'' | ||
| | ] | | ] | ||
| | Recurring role in |
| Recurring role in 7 episodes: | ||
| *"]" | *"]" | ||
| *"]"<ref>BBC Press Office. "". Press release. Retrieved on 2 May 2010.</ref> | *"]"<ref>BBC Press Office. "". Press release. Retrieved on 2 May 2010.</ref> | ||
| Line 63: | Line 63: | ||
| *"]"<ref name=DW/> | *"]"<ref name=DW/> | ||
| *"]"<ref name=DW/> | *"]"<ref name=DW/> | ||
| *"]" | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' | | '']'' | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 22 June 2010
| Arthur Darvill | |
|---|---|
| File:Dar3.jpg | |
| Born | Thomas Arthur Darvill |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Thomas Arthur Darvill (born 1982) is an English actor who is professionally known as Arthur Darvill. He is noted for his work in the plays Terre Haute (2006) and Swimming with Sharks (2007), and a recurring role as Rory Williams in the television series Doctor Who (2010).
Career
Darvill attended the Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire from 1993 to 2000, and landed a job presenting CITV in 2000, presenting the in vision continuity links between the shows. He left in 2001, and trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2006. He made his professional stage debut playing condemned criminal Harrison in Edmund White's Terre Haute, which ran at the Assembly Rooms during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His performance was praised by Nicholas de Jongh of the Evening Standard and Susannah Clap of The Observer. Darvill appeared in Terra Haute's transfer to the Trafalgar Studios in 2007. His performance gained him a Best Newcomer nomination at the 2007 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
In 2007, Darvill played Rob in the monologue Stacy, in a performance described as compelling in The Times. Later the same year, he appeared in the Vaudeville Theatre's production of Swimming with Sharks, alongside Christian Slater, Helen Baxendale and Matt Smith, which gained him a London Newcomer Award nomination. In 2008, Darvill made his television debut in the ITV crime drama He Kills Coppers. The same year, he played Edward "Tip" Dorrit in the BBC serial Little Dorrit.
Darvill is also a musician and composer; he has written songs and music for The Bush Theatre, Che Walker's Frontline at the Globe Theatre and has worked with other writers.In June 2009, the musical Been So Long, based on Ché Walker's 1998 play, opened at the Young Vic. Arthur had worked with Che for a number of years since they had first met at RADA, developing the songs and music for the show. The musical was also performed at the Latitude Festival in July and had a run at the Traverse Theatre in August. Arthur received a Judge's Discretionary Award from MTM for his music. The following year, Darvill made his debut as the recurring character Rory Williams in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, reuniting with his Swimming with Sharks co-star Matt Smith. He also has a minor role as a stable groom in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood. Other films include Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, based on the life of Ian Dury, in which he plays keyboard player, Mickey Gallagher, and Pelican Blood - Dir Karl Golden, due to be released summer 2010. He was also in a band, named Edmund
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | He Kills Coppers | Police constable | Television serial |
| Little Dorrit | Edward "Tip" Dorrit | Recurring role in 7 episodes:
| |
| 2009 | Pelican Blood | Cameron | Feature film |
| 2010 | Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll | Mickey - Keyboard player | Feature film |
| Doctor Who | Rory Williams | Recurring role in 7 episodes: | |
| Robin Hood | Groom | Feature film |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Performance history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Terre Haute | Harrison | George Perrin | Wildman Room, Assembly Rooms, 9–28 August 2006. Tour, April 2007. Trafalgar Studios, 10 May–2 June 2007. |
| 2007 | Stacy | Rob | Hamish Pirie | Arcola Theatre, 6–24 February 2007. |
| Swimming with Sharks | Rex | Wilson Milam | Vaudeville Theatre, 16 October 2007–19 January 2008. | |
| 2010 | Marine Parade | Jo McInnes | Old Market, Hove, 18–23 May 2010 |
References
- ^ "Bromsgrovian News" (.pdf). Bromsgrovian News Review. Spring 2010: p. 17. Retrieved on 8 May 2010.
- De Jongh, Nicholas (17 August 2006). "Terrorist's duel on Death Row". Evening Standard (Associated Newspapers): p. 34.
- Clapp, Susannah (20 August 2006). "A bright shiny Troy". The Observer (Guardian News & Media): p. 15.
- Spencer, Charles (26 May 2007). "Must See Theatre". The Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group): p. 18.
- Jury, Louise (31 October 2007). "Too much talent on London stage for a shortlist, say judges". Evening Standard (Associated Newspapers): p. 1.
- Marlowe, Sam (12 February 2007). "Stacy". The Times (Times Newspapers): p. 21.
- Slim, John (18 January 2008). "Youth theatre celebrates its 20th birthday". Birmingham Mail: p. 55.
- Edward Dorrit. BBC Online. Retrieved on 4 February 2010.
- Been So Long. Young Vic. Retrieved on 4 February 2010.
- Marlowe, Sam (19 June 2009). "Been So Long". The Times (Times Newspapers): p. 16.
- BBC Press Office. "Network TV BBC Week 19: Saturday 8 May 2010". Press release. Retrieved on 2 May 2010.
- ^ Doctor Who Magazine (421). May 2010.
External links
- Please use a more specific IMDb template. See the documentation for available templates.
- Arthur Darvill RADA profile—includes list of plays while in training