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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/arthur-darvill">Thomas Arthur Darvill</a>, professionally known as Arthur Darvill, was born in 1982 and is of English nationality. He is an accomplished <a href="/biography/arthur-darvill">actor</a> and musician, best recognized for his versatile performances across stage and screen.</p>
<p>Darvill was raised in a creative household. His mother, Ellie, is an actress and puppeteer who worked extensively in live theatre using puppets and masks. She was a member of the Cannon Hill Theatre at the Midlands Arts Centre and toured both the UK and internationally. She also voiced the character Why Bird in the BBC children's series <em>Playdays</em>. Before the birth of his younger sister, Darvill often joined his mother on tour and helped her prepare for performances.</p>
<p>His father, Nigel Darvill, is a professional musician who played the Hammond organ for renowned artists such as UB40, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_Young_Cannibals">Fine Young Cannibals</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Turner">Ruby Turner</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Starr">Edwin Starr</a>. Darvill attended Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire from 1993 to 2000.</p>

<h2>Early Theatrical Pursuits and Education</h2>
<p>Arthur Darvill began his acting journey at the age of 10 when he joined the Stage2 Youth Theatre Company, remaining with the group from 1991 until 2000. In 2000, he briefly worked for CITV, presenting continuity segments between children's television programs.</p>
<p>After leaving CITV in 2001, he founded his own theatre company, Fuego’s Men, and began performing in the Midlands at the age of 21. Seeking formal training, Darvill moved to London with friends from his youth theatre days. They settled in White City while attending various drama schools. Darvill trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), with additional training in stage combat.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough in Theatre and Television</h2>
<p>Darvill received critical acclaim for his performance in <em>Terre Haute</em>, a play by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_White">Edmund White</a>, which ran at the Assembly Rooms during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His acting was praised in reviews by prominent publications including <em>The Evening Standard</em> and <em>The Observer</em>.</p>
<p>He gained widespread recognition for his role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Williams">Rory Williams</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Williams">companion</a> to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onzième_Docteur">Eleventh Doctor</a>, in the BBC television series <em>Doctor Who</em>. He also portrayed Reverend Paul Coates in the award-winning drama <em>Broadchurch</em>, showcasing his ability to handle emotionally intense roles.</p>
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<h2>Stage Success and Other Roles</h2>
<p>In theatre, Darvill achieved considerable success in the lead role of the musical <em>Once</em>, performing in both the West End and on Broadway. His capability as both an actor and a musician contributed to the show's popularity and acclaim. In 2016, he joined the cast of The CW's science fiction series <em>Legends of Tomorrow</em>, playing the time-traveling <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Hunter">character</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Hunter">Rip Hunter</a>.</p>

<h2>Musical Talents and Personal Life</h2>
<p>In addition to acting, Arthur Darvill is also a talented <a href="/biography/arthur-darvill">musician</a>. He plays both the keyboard and guitar. During his teenage years, he formed an indie band called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_White">Edmund</a>, named after the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Pevensie">character</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Pevensie">Edmund Pevensie</a> from <em>The Chronicles of Narnia</em>.</p>
<p>Darvill keeps his personal life relatively private. While it is known that he became engaged in 2011, he has not publicly disclosed the name of his partner. In a 2013 interview, he confirmed his engagement but provided no further details. He has stated that he is not religious. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $3.5 million.</p>

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