Simon Woods
| Simon Woods | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1980 (age 35–36)
|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003 – 2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Christopher Bailey |
Simon Woods (born 1980) is an English actor best known for his role as Octavian in Season 2 of the British-American television series Rome and the 2005 Pride & Prejudice as Charles Bingley. He also starred as Dr Harrison in the BBC1 costume drama series Cranford, whose arrival in the village "sets female hearts racing."
Personal life
He attended Eton College, then read English at Magdalen College, Oxford.[1] After graduating from Oxford, Woods worked briefly at The Guardian before becoming an actor.[2]
While at Oxford, he was in a relationship with Rosamund Pike that lasted two years.[3] The two later played lovers Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley in Pride & Prejudice. Since 2009, Woods has been in a relationship with Christopher Bailey, the chief executive of the British fashion house, Burberry.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Film/TV | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Charles II: The Power and The Passion | Captain Churchill | TV, 1 episode |
| Cambridge Spies | Charlie Givens | TV, 1 episode | |
| 2004 | Foyle's War | Greville Woods | TV, 1 episode |
| 2005 | The Queen's Sister | Roddy Llewellyn | TV |
| Elizabeth I | Gifford | TV, 1 episode | |
| Pride & Prejudice | Mr. Charles Bingley | ||
| Twisted Tales | Zak | TV | |
| 2006 | Spooks | Rowan | TV, 2 episodes |
| Starter for 10 | Josh | ||
| Penelope | Edward Vanderman | ||
| 2007 | Cranford | Dr. Harrison | TV, 5 episodes |
| Rome | Gaius Octavian Caesar | TV, 7 episodes | |
| Angel | Clive Fennelly | ||
| I Want Candy | Film Actor | ||
| 2008 | Sunny and the Elephant | Nicolas | |
| A Previous Engagement | Tyler |
References
- ↑
- ↑ Woods, Simon. "Simon Woods". Huffington Post.
- ↑ Barber, Lynn (24 May 2009). "I don't sleep around, if that's what you mean ... Would you like some more cake?". The Guardian. London.
- ↑ The Tatler List, Christopher Bailey.
- ↑ Daily Mail 31 August 2012