Rupert Friend

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

October 9, 1981 · Oxfordshire, England, UK

Birth name

Rupert William Anthony Friend

Rupert Friend is an English actor known for Homeland, Pride & Prejudice, The Young Victoria, and The Death of Stalin. He received professional acting training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He founded his own production company, Beat Pictures, and made his directorial debut with the short film Steve (2010), which won him the Rhode Island Film Festival Crystal Image Award. He is also a lyricist.