Simon Woods
| Simon Woods | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1980 (age 33–34) 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."
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 in a relationship with Burberry designer Christopher Bailey.[2][4] On 31 August 2012 it was reported that Woods and Bailey had become engaged to be married.[5]
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 |
References
- ↑
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
- ↑ Woods, Simon. "Simon Woods". Huffington Post.
- ↑ 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.newnownext.com/christopher-bailey-engaged-married-simon-woods/08/2012/