Sam Riley

Sam Riley was born on January 8, 1980, he is an English actor and singer, and is best known for his performance as Ian Curtis in the 2007 biographical film Control.

Biography
Riley was born in Menston, West Yorkshire, the son of Amanda, a nursery school teacher, and Andrew Riley, a textile agent. He was educated at Malsis School, Cross Hills, and at Uppingham School. He was turned down by both the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

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.

Personal Life
As of 2011, he lives in Berlin with his wife, Control and Suite Française co-star Alexandra Maria Lara. They married in August 2009 and have a son named Ben, born in January 2014.

Trivia

 * He lives in Berlin with wife and actress Alexandra Maria Lara. They met on the set of Control(2007).
 * Once worked in a clothing factory in Leeds after his band was dropped by their record label.


 * Went to Uppingham School in Rutland, England.


 * Former member of the National Youth Theatre.


 * Was named one of the "Ten Actors to Watch" by Variety (2007).


 * He proposed to his girlfriend Alexandra Maria Lara on 24th December 2008.


 * Lead singer of the band 10,000 Things, signed to Domino Records between 2003-2006. His brother George Riley played Bass.


 * Son, Ben, was born in January 2014. Mother is Alexandra Maria Lara.