Rupert Young

Rupert Young is the sort of actor I find quietly indispensable. The Lambeth-born Englishman has moved fluently across film, stage and television, and his roles as Sir Leon in Merlin and Jack, Lord Featherington in Bridgerton show a knack for grounding big ensemble dramas. He rarely chases the lead, but he gives a production its spine, the dependable presence that lets flashier stars shine. I find that kind of generosity underrated. Now in his forties, he is at the age where character work tends to deepen, and I am genuinely curious to see where his craft goes next.

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Name (English)

Rupert Young

Name (Japanese)

ルパート・ヤング

Reading

るぱーと・やんぐ

Born

May 16, 1978 (age 48)

Origin

Lambeth, United Kingdom

Occupation

actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Horse

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupert%20Young
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3453284

Tags

• actor
• film actor
• stage actor

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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