Simon Woods
| Simon Woods | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1980 (age 31–32) England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
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 Mr. Charles Bingley. He also recently starred as Dr Harrison in the BBC1 costume drama series Cranford, whose arrival in the village "sets female hearts racing."
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[edit] Personal life
He attended Eton College, then read English at Magdalen College, Oxford.[1] While at Oxford, he was in a relationship with Rosamund Pike that lasted two years.[2] Despite the break-up, the two later played lovers Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley in Pride & Prejudice.
After graduating from Oxford, Woods worked briefly at The Guardian before becoming an actor.[3]
In 2009, he announced that he was gay and was in a relationship with Burberry designer Christopher Bailey.[2][4]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Charles II: The Power & 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 |
[edit] References
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b 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). http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/may/24/rosamund-pike-actress-interview.
- ^ Woods, Simon. "Simon Woods". Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/simon-woods.
- ^ Standing, Sarah (28 May 2009). "Rise of the strays: Who hasn't had a partner who is now with the other sex?". The London Evening Standard. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23700765-rise-of-the-strays-who-hasnt-had-a-partner-who-is-now-with-the-other-sex.do.
