Sam Riley

nickname

Sam Riley, Sam

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Menston, West Yorkshire, UK

nationality

training

Sam Riley studied at Malsis School , Cross Hills and at Uppingham School in Rutland, England.

He attempted to study further but was unable to enroll in either the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art .

occupation

actor, singer

family

• Father – A textile agent
• Mom – preschool teacher
• Siblings – Jack Riley (brother), George Riley (brother) (bassist)

Sam also has a sister.

Manager

Sam Riley belongs to William Morris of Endeavor Entertainment.

Build

Slim

Height

6 ft 0½ in oder 184 cm

weight

165 lbs or 75 kg

girlfriend/spouse

Sam Riley was related to

• Ellen Page (2008) – Sam Riley dated Canadian actress Ellen Page in 2008.

• Alexandra Maria Lara (2007 – Present) – The Romanian-born German actress met Sam Riley on the set of Control . The couple married in August 2009. They have one son who was born in January 2014.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Dark hair
• Pale appearance

measurements

Sam Riley’s body specifications are unknown.

shoe size

Sam Riley’s shoe size is unknown.

brand promotion

Sam Riley did not appear in any commercials or brand endorsements.

Religion

Sam Riley’s religious beliefs are unknown.

Known for

Sam Riley is best known for his role in Control , a biographical film about the life of Ian Curtis released in 2007.

First album

As a vocalist, Sam Riley performed on his first and last album 10,000 Things under Voltage Records in 2002. The band didn’t release more albums until 2015.

first movie

Sam Riley was first introduced in Control in 2007, in which he played the role of Ian Curtis .

First TV show

Sam Riley first appeared on the TV show Breakfast that aired in 2000.

Personal trainer

Sam Riley’s workout routine is unknown. He prefers healthy food to keep his slim figure.

Sam Riley favorite things

• Buildings – childhood home outside Leeds in the Wharfe Valley
• Music – Old fashioned and old numbers
• Book – Catcher in the Rye
• TV Show – The Jungle Book
• Loves – Eating chocolate
• Crush – Angela Merkel

Sam Riley Facts

1. He currently lives in Berlin with his wife Alexandra Maria Lara, who is a big star in Germany.
2. When his band was dropped from the record company Polydor Sam Riley had to work in a clothing factory to make ends meet.
3. He was a former member of the National Youth Theater.
4. Variety had Sam Riley among the. mentioned Ten Actors to Watch in 2007.
5. GQ named Sam Riley in 50 Best Dressed British Men of 2015.
6. Sam Riley also worked as a model for British fashion house Burberry and couture collection by Ermenegildo Zegna .
7. Angelina Jolie and Sam Riley were paired in the Disney film Mischievous .
8. He won 8 awards for his role in the film Control, including the prestigious British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer .
9. You can follow Sam Riley on MySpace.