Tom Riley Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Kids, Movies, TV Shows, Instagram, Education

Thomas Richard Riley, professionally known as Tom Riley, is an actor, director, and producer who rose to international recognition through his portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci in the historical fantasy drama Da Vinci’s Demons.

The role established him as a standout leading man in global television and earned him critical acclaim, including a BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actor.

He later expanded his reputation with performances in The Nevers and Netflix’s satirical series The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, showcasing his range across historical drama, science fiction, and dark comedy.

Tom Riley
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Thomas Richard Riley
Stage Name:	Tom Riley
Born:	5 April 1981 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Maidstone, Kent, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	British
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Spouse:	Lizzy Caplan
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Alfie Riley
Occupation:	Actor, director, producer
Net Worth:	$4,000,000

Early Life and Education

Thomas Richard Riley, now 45 years old, was born on 5 April 1981 in Maidstone, Kent, England, where he spent his early years.

He developed an early interest in performance through school and local theatre activities. He attended Maidstone Grammar School, where he participated in drama productions and began shaping his interest in acting.

After secondary school, he studied English Literature and Drama at the University of Birmingham, graduating in 2002 with first-class honours.

He later trained professionally at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), completing his formal acting training in 2005.

Personal Life

Tom Riley is married to American actress Lizzy Caplan.

The couple met in 2015, began a long-distance relationship between the UK and the US, and got engaged in 2016. They were married on 2 September 2017 in Ravello, Italy.

In 2021, they welcomed their son, Alfie Riley. The family divides their time between London and Los Angeles while balancing their acting and production careers.

Career

Tom Riley began his screen career in 2006 with the film A Few Days in September.

He followed with early television appearances in British series such as Casualty and Marple. In 2009, he gained wider recognition with Lost in Austen, where he played George Wickham.

His major breakthrough came in 2013 when he starred as Leonardo da Vinci in Da Vinci’s Demons, a role he played for three seasons and which made him an internationally recognized actor. He later appeared in Dark Heart (2016) and the period drama The Collection.

In 2021, he joined HBO’s The Nevers as Augustus Bidlow, further expanding his presence in premium television.

He followed this with a comedic turn in Netflix’s The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022).

Alongside acting, he has also developed work as a director and producer across independent film and television projects.

Net Worth

Tom Riley has an estimated net worth of approximately $4 million, earned through film, television, theatre, and creative production work.

Social Media

• Instagram: @tomriley
• X: @tomriley

Filmography

• A Few Days in September (2006)
• I Want Candy (2007)
• Return to House on Haunted Hill (2007)
• Lost in Austen (2009)
• Da Vinci’s Demons (2013–2015)
• Dark Heart (2016)
• The Collection (2016)
• The Nevers (2021)
• The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022)