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 _"Doctor Who" . 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 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.
Is also a musician and composer. Has provided original music for stage shows including "Artefacts" by Mike Bartlett and "The Frontline" by Che Walker .
Often works with theatre company Nabokov.
Nominated for the 2007 Evening Standard Theatre Awards for Most Promising Newcomer.
Trained at RADA.
Member of a band called Edmund.
Also a musician and part of the band Edmund, in June 2009 he and Che Walker had their musical Been So Long premiered in London.
Voted Best Supporting Actor by readers of Doctor Who Magazine for his work on the 2010 Season.
(October 2009) Is playing a recurring role in the 2010 series of Doctor Who which is filming now.
(April 2013) New York City, New York: Starring on Broadway in "Once"
Plays time traveler Rory Williams in the British series "Doctor Who", and another time traveling hero, Rip Hunter, in the American series "DC Legends of Tomorrow".
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When I was young, my mum was part of a brilliant puppet theatre that,toured all over the world.
My dad bought me a guitar when I was very young, and I never looked,back.
I go to the Natural History Museum and look at the cage of stuffed,starlings there. But my favourite thing is the big blue whale. The,scale of it is unbelievable, and makes you feel how insignificant you,are as a human being.
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I go to the Natural History Museum and look at the cage of stuffed starlings there. But my favourite thing is the big blue whale. The scale of it is unbelievable, and makes you feel how insignificant you are as a human being. .
