Sam Riley, 1980
Actors · January 8, 1980
Sam Riley
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Sam Riley is 46 years old, born January 8, 1980 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Sam Riley's breakout was the 2007 biopic Control, playing Ian Curtis. The English actor born 1980 went on to anchor major adaptations: Sal Paradise in On the Road (2012), Diaval in Maleficent (2014), and a genre-bending take on Fitzwilliam Darcy in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016). A Capricorn, Riley balances indie credibility with blockbuster reach.
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Biography
Samuel Peter W. Riley is an English actor and singer born 8 January 1980. He built his profile on literary and biographical adaptations, first gaining renown for playing Ian Curtis in Control (2007), the biographical film about the Joy Division frontman. Riley then took on Sal Paradise in the 2012 film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's On the Road, anchoring a major literary property. His profile broadened into franchise work: he played Diaval, the shape-shifting raven, in the 2014 Maleficent film, and later portrayed Fitzwilliam Darcy in the 2016 genre mashup Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. As an actor, Riley performs across film, television, and occasional singing work. Born under Capricorn, he carries the sign's reputation for discipline and historical gravitas—traits evident in his choices of character-driven and period-spanning roles. British-born, Riley navigated the transition from arthouse cinema to mainstream ensemble casts without losing his indie edge.
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Trivia
- Riley is both an actor and singer.
- He played the real-life Ian Curtis in Control (2007), a biographical film.
- He portrayed the magical raven Diaval in Maleficent (2014).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Sam Riley often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sam Riley?
- Sam Riley is 46 years old (born January 8, 1980).
- When is Sam Riley's birthday?
- Sam Riley was born on January 8, 1980.
- What is Sam Riley's zodiac sign?
- Sam Riley is a Capricorn, born January 8, 1980.
- What is Sam Riley's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sam Riley was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Sam Riley from?
- Sam Riley is from United Kingdom.
- What does Sam Riley do?
- Sam Riley is a actor.
- Is Sam Riley still alive?
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