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Sam Riley

PersonBorn Jan 8, 1980 (age 46)Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

British actor

Person Rank
Jun 5, 2026
#9,432
Most popular person
Buzz Score
Jun 5, 2026
0.6
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Sam Riley

Sam Riley is an English actor and singer, born on January 8, 1980, in Menston, Bradford, West Yorkshire. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Ian Curtis in the 2007 film Control, which depicted the life of the Joy Division lead singer. Riley's performance in Control earned him numerous awards, including the British Independent Film Award for 'Most Promising Newcomer' and a BAFTA nomination. He further showcased his talent in notable roles such as Sal Paradise in the 2012 adaptation of On the Road and Diaval in the 2014 film Maleficent. Riley also made an impression as Fitzwilliam Darcy in the 2016 film Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

Rank#9,432
Buzz Score0.6
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Known ForActing
Birthday1980
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Daily update · June 5, 2026

Sam Riley ranks #9,432 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.6. Sam Riley peaked at #9,568 of all time (Oct 17 - Nov 15, 2020). Sam Riley ranks #6,797 over the past 365 days.

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Ranks on June 5, 2026

Overall popularity
#9,432
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
2.4
#9,568Overall rank
Oct 17 - Nov 15, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
0.8
#6,797Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Sam Riley Buzz Score History
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Eric Bruney · 2 ep · 1999 – Present
5.6
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