Sam Riley
English actor and singer; Control.

Born
January 8th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
England
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An English actor and singer, gained recognition for performance in the film 'Control,' a biopic about the life of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of Joy Division. Further starred in 'Maleficent' as Prince Philip and 'On the Road' as Sal Paradise, showcasing versatility in both film and music. Additionally, led the band 10,000 Things, contributing to the music scene alongside acting career.
starred in 'Control'
played Prince Philip in 'Maleficent'
acted in 'On the Road'
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