Rupert Penry-Jones Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Kids

Rupert Penry-Jones, also known as Rupert William Penry-Jones, is an English actor best known for portraying Adam Carter in Spooks (MI-5), DI Joseph Chandler in Whitechapel, Clive Reader QC in Silk, and Abraham Setrakian’s ally Mr. Quinlan in The Strain.

He has also appeared in Match Point, The Four Feathers, Persuasion, The Drowning, and Our House, earning acclaim for his work in television, film, and theatre.

Rupert Penry-Jones
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Rupert William Penry-Jones
Stage Name:	Rupert Penry-Jones
Born:	September 22, 1970 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White (English and Welsh, with distant Indian ancestry)
Height:	6 feet 2 inches (187 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Peter Penry-Jones and Angela Thorne
Siblings:	Laurence Penry-Jones
Spouse:	Dervla Kirwan
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Florence Penry-Jones, Peter Penry-Jones
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Rupert Penry-Jones was born on September 22, 1970, in London, England. He is the son of actors Peter Penry-Jones and Angela Thorne and grew up alongside his younger brother, Laurence Penry-Jones, who later became an actor before pursuing a career as a paramedic.

Rupert Penry-Jones attended Dulwich College before enrolling at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Although he left the school before graduating, he continued to develop his craft through stage performances, eventually joining the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was raised in the Christian faith.

Career

Rupert Penry-Jones began his professional acting career in the mid-1990s with theatre productions before making his screen debut in films such as Black Beauty and Charlotte Gray. He gained wider recognition through roles in Hilary and Jackie, The Four Feathers, and Match Point, while also building an impressive stage résumé with performances for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

His breakthrough came in 2004 when he joined the BBC espionage drama Spooks (MI-5) as intelligence officer Adam Carter, a role that made him one of Britain’s most recognizable television actors.

Following the success of Spooks, Penry-Jones starred as Captain Wentworth in Persuasion, Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps, and DI Joseph Chandler in ITV’s acclaimed crime drama Whitechapel. He later portrayed Clive Reader QC in Silk, Mr. Quinlan in FX’s The Strain, and appeared in productions including The Drowning, Our House, The Batman, and The Feud. Throughout his career, he has remained active in film, television, and theatre, earning praise for his versatility and commanding screen presence.

Awards and Nominations

• ITV3 Crime Thriller Award – Best Actor for Spooks (Winner, 2008).
• Ian Charleson Award for his stage performance in Don Carlos (Winner).
• Golden Nymph Award nominations for Persuasion and Whitechapel.
• Received critical acclaim for Spooks, Whitechapel, Silk, and The Strain.

Social Media

• He does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Rupert Penry-Jones is married to Irish actress Dervla Kirwan. The couple met while appearing in a stage production of Dangerous Corner in 2001, became engaged after several years together, and married in August 2007. They have two children, Florence Penry-Jones and Peter Penry-Jones.

There is no verified information about any past relationships before he met Kirwan. At 55 years old, Penry-Jones stands 6 feet 2 inches (187 cm) tall. He enjoys theatre, travelling, cycling, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family.

Net Worth

Rupert Penry-Jones has an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million USD. His income comes primarily from acting in film, television, and theatre, along with narration and voice work.

His long-running performances in Spooks, Whitechapel, Silk, The Strain, and numerous feature films have contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Black Beauty (1994)
• Bent (1997)
• Hilary and Jackie (1998)
• Charlotte Gray (2001)
• The Four Feathers (2002)
• Match Point (2005)
• Red Tails (2012)
• A Little Chaos (2014)
• Vita & Virginia (2018)
• Love Sarah (2020)

Television

• Cold Comfort Farm
• North Square
• Spooks (MI-5) (2004–2008)
• Persuasion (2007)
• The 39 Steps (2008)
• Whitechapel (2009–2013)
• Silk (2011–2014)
• The Strain (2014–2017)
• The Drowning (2021)
• Our House (2022)
• The Feud (2025)

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