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".[1]. 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.
Personal Info
Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 8, 1980
(46 years old)
Place of Birth
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Popularity
1.5
Available Movies
7 released
Sam Riley
Actor
46 years old
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
Stable
26
About Sam Riley
Sam Riley was born on 8 January 1980 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK . Currently, Sam Riley is 46 years old. We have 7 films with Sam Riley available. Among Sam Riley's most popular films: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, The Vault, 13, On the Road, Suite Française.
Best Known Films of Sam Riley
Career Statistics - Sam Riley
7
Total Credits
12
Years Active
2010 - 2021
6.4
Avg. Movie Rating
1.5
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 7
Top Genres
Drama (6)
Thriller (3)
Romance (2)
Fantasy (2)
Adventure (2)
Frequent Co-Stars of Sam Riley
Best Movies with Sam Riley
A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.
Sam Riley has 7 films released between 2010 and 2021.
