Arthur Darvill Biography

Fast Facts

• When he was a teenager, he formed an indie band and named it Edmund after his favorite "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" character
• At the age of 10, he joined the Stage2 Youth Theatre Company
• Quote: "I love my job and I'm in the fortunate position at the moment to get to do things that stretch me․"
• Though primarily known as an actor, he is also a composer and co-wrote the songs for a version of the tragedy "The Bacchai" for the Globe Theater with playwright Che Walker
• One of his most high-profile roles was playing Rory Williams, a companion to the Eleventh Doctor on "Doctor Who․"
• Started collecting taxidermy and bought a red squirrel that he named Steve
• Learned to play the guitar and the keyboard and enjoys attending music concerts