Stephen Campbell Moore Biography: Partner, Kids, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Stephen Campbell Moore is an English actor best known for portraying Irwin in The History Boys, Edward VIII in Wallis & Edward, Major Chetwode in Downton Abbey, George Benham in The Confessions of Frannie Langton, and Bill Ward in War of the Worlds.

A distinguished stage and screen performer, he has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and received a Drama Desk Award nomination for his acclaimed performance in The History Boys.

Stephen Campbell Moore
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Stephen Moore Thorpe
Stage Name:	Stephen Campbell Moore
Born:	November 30, 1979 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	London, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White British
Height:	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Michael Thorpe and Phyllis Campbell Thorpe
Siblings:	One
Spouse:	Claire Foy (2014–2018) and Sophie Cookson
Relationship:	Dating
Children:	Ivy Rose Moore
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Stephen Campbell Moore was born on November 30, 1979, in London, England. He is of White British ethnicity and is the son of Michael Thorpe, a telecommunications engineer, and Phyllis Campbell Thorpe, a hospital dietitian who later became an art therapist. He grew up with one older brother, who works as an engineer.

Raised in Hertfordshire, Moore attended Berkhamsted School, where he developed an interest in acting through local theatre productions, including the Pendley Open Air Shakespeare Festival. He later trained at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1999 and receiving the school’s Gold Medal.

Career

Stephen Campbell Moore began his professional acting career on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in productions such as Much Ado About Nothing and Antony and Cleopatra. He made his screen debut in Bright Young Things (2003), directed by Stephen Fry, before gaining wider recognition through BBC productions including He Knew He Was Right and Wallis & Edward, in which he portrayed King Edward VIII.

His breakthrough came when he originated the role of Irwin in Alan Bennett‘s The History Boys, reprising the role in the West End, Broadway, and the acclaimed 2006 film adaptation. His performance earned him a Drama Desk Award nomination.

Stephen Campbell Moore has since established himself as one of Britain’s most respected character actors, appearing in productions including The Bank Job, Amazing Grace, Season of the Witch, Johnny English Reborn, Titanic, The Go-Between, The Last Post, War of the Worlds, The Confessions of Frannie Langton, Downton Abbey, Masters of the Air, The Union, and Criminal Record.

Despite undergoing surgery to remove benign brain tumours in 2012 and 2017, he returned successfully to acting and has continued to take on leading roles across television, film, and theatre.

Awards and Nominations

• Drama Desk Award nomination – Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for The History Boys.
• Received widespread critical acclaim for The History Boys, War of the Worlds, The Last Post, and The Go-Between.
• Recognized for his extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre.

Social Media

• He does not have any social media accounts.

Personal Life

Stephen Campbell Moore, 46 years old, is currently in a relationship with actress Sophie Cookson, whom he met while filming Red Joan. They have one child together, whose name has not been publicly disclosed.

He was previously married to actress Claire Foy from 2014 until their separation in 2018, and they share a daughter, Ivy Rose Moore, born in 2015. He stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. Outside of acting, Moore enjoys theatre, literature, travelling, and supporting creative arts.

Net Worth

Stephen Campbell Moore has a net worth of approximately $4 million USD. His income comes from acting in film, television, and theatre, as well as voice work and stage performances.

His long-running career, highlighted by The History Boys, War of the Worlds, Downton Abbey, and numerous acclaimed British productions, has been the primary source of his financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Bright Young Things (2003)
• A Good Woman (2004)
• Amazing Grace (2006)
• The History Boys (2006)
• The Bank Job (2008)
• Season of the Witch (2011)
• Johnny English Reborn (2011)
• Burnt (2015)
• The Lady in the Van (2015)
• Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)
• Red Joan (2018)
• Downton Abbey (2019)
• Freud’s Last Session (2023)
• The Union (2024)

Television

• He Knew He Was Right (2004)
• Wallis & Edward (2005)
• Ashes to Ashes (2008)
• Ben Hur (2010)
• Titanic (2012)
• Hunted (2012)
• Our Zoo (2014)
• The Go-Between (2015)
• The Last Post (2017)
• War of the Worlds (2019–2021)
• The Confessions of Frannie Langton (2022)
• Masters of the Air (2024)
• Criminal Record (2024)
• Little Disasters (2025)

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