- Born
- Birth nameThomas Arthur Darvill
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Thomas Arthur Darvill, known professionally as Arthur Darvill, is an English actor and musician. He is perhaps most recognized as Rory Williams, one of the Eleventh Doctor's companions in Doctor Who (2005), and as Rev. Paul Coates in Broadchurch (2013). In 2013-2014 he appeared in the lead role in the theatre musical Once in the West End and on Broadway. Darvill's mother Ellie Darvill is an actress and during Arthur's early childhood she worked with masks, puppets and live acting as a member of Cannon Hill Theatre, which was based at Midlands Arts Centre, and toured Britain and the world. She is also known as the puppeteer and voice behind Why Bird from Playdays. Prior to the birth of his sister, Darvill went on some of the tours, helping with the setting up of the shows. His father Nigel played the Hammond organ for artists including Edwin Starr, Ruby Turner, Fine Young Cannibals and UB40. Darvill attended Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire from 1993 to 2000.
- IMDb mini biography by: scaryofmonsters
- ParentsNigel Darvill
- RelativesWilliam Darvill(Cousin)
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Plays time traveler Rory Williams in the British series "Doctor Who", and another time traveling hero, Rip Hunter, in the American series "DC Legends of Tomorrow".
- Also a musician and part of the band Edmund, in June 2009 he and Che Walker had their musical 'Been So Long' premiered in London.
- New York City, New York: Starring on Broadway in "Once"
- Is also a musician and composer. Has provided original music for stage shows including "Artefacts" by Mike Bartlett (2007) and "The Frontline" by Che Walker (2008).
- Voted Best Supporting Actor by readers of Doctor Who Magazine for his work on the 2010 Season.
- I think Breaking Bad (2008) is brilliant. Good drama in the U.S. is also so funny and blurs the line between light and dark.
- I didn't really have any aspirations to do TV when I first decided to be an actor.
- I did Little Dorrit (2008) a few years ago; I really love doing period dramas. It's stuff like that I really enjoy watching.
- Broadchurch (2013) is very different, but it's equally as good as The Killing (2011) - if not better.
- I'd rather do my own performance than copy someone else's.
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