Rupert Friend Biography

Fast Facts

• Won the 2005 Golden Satellite Award for Outstanding New Talent
• Was nominated for the 2013 British Independent Film Award for best supporting actor
• Trained in acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts
• Got married to actress and athlete Aimee Mullins in 2016
• Became interested in acting at a young age after seeing the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade․"
• Quote: "[On acting] "I wouldn’t call it a job․ If it’s a job for you then you’re probably in the wrong profession․ It’s like playing dress-up․ It’s like make-believe․ It’s like you’re suddenly given the key to the doors of these fantastical worlds․ And, by the way, you’re going to get paid to do it․""
• Well known for his role in period pieces, such as "The Young Victoria․"