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
닥터 後 (2005)
, and as Rev. Paul Coates in
브로드處置 (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.