Birthday: 8 January 1980, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Height: 184 cm
Sam Riley was born on January 8, 1980 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He is an actor, known for Control (2007), Maleficent (2014) and On the Road (2012). He has been married to Alexandra Maria Lara since August 2009. They have one child.
I learned to stop looking on the Internet pretty early on.
I learned to stop looking on the Internet pretty early on.
I'm an actor, of course, so I like to show off.
I'm an actor, of course, so I like to show off.
'On the Road' is another one of those, a film in which the audience has a very clear idea of who the...Show more »
'On the Road' is another one of those, a film in which the audience has a very clear idea of who they think your character is, so you know you are asking for it. But that's the challenge. Show less «
I'd been told I was going to be the next big thing. But in actual fact, the complete opposite happen...Show more »
I'd been told I was going to be the next big thing. But in actual fact, the complete opposite happened. Show less «
To do a studio film, something with Disney. My father is thrilled.
To do a studio film, something with Disney. My father is thrilled.
I'm Angelina Jolie's sidekick in 'Maleficent'. It's cool.
I'm Angelina Jolie's sidekick in 'Maleficent'. It's cool.
I couldn't really take a girl from Berlin to live in Leeds. I love it here. I miss the Yorkshire sen...Show more »
I couldn't really take a girl from Berlin to live in Leeds. I love it here. I miss the Yorkshire sense of humor and things like bitter and Yorkshire puddings, but I can still get my hands on salt 'n' vinegar crisps. Show less «
As an actor, I still don't really know exactly what I am doing most of the time.
As an actor, I still don't really know exactly what I am doing most of the time.
We panic if there's two centimeters of snow in London.
We panic if there's two centimeters of snow in London.
Part of what makes your performances more convincing is that your own image isn't getting in the way...Show more »
Part of what makes your performances more convincing is that your own image isn't getting in the way. And the more you can keep it like that, the better for your work and your state of mind. Show less «
I've no interest in going on a road trip. If I want to go on holiday, I want to sit on a beach, swim...Show more »
I've no interest in going on a road trip. If I want to go on holiday, I want to sit on a beach, swim, drink cocktails and read a book. Show less «
I was one of the only ones there interested in acting. You find when you're doing school plays that ...Show more »
I was one of the only ones there interested in acting. You find when you're doing school plays that a lot of people there were on punishment, or something. Show less «
I guess you could say I'm pretty wary.
I guess you could say I'm pretty wary.
I feel quite safe and isolated in Germany. My wife is very well known there. But I am only looked at...Show more »
I feel quite safe and isolated in Germany. My wife is very well known there. But I am only looked at when I am holding her hand. Show less «
My parents are relieved as much as anything that I'm getting some work.
My parents are relieved as much as anything that I'm getting some work.
