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Rupert Young is credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Born on May 16, 1978, Rupert Young is from Lambeth, United Kingdom. That works out to 48 years old in 2026.
My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Lambeth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupert%20Young
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3453284
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rupert Young born?
Born May 16, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Rupert Young from?
Rupert Young is from Lambeth, United Kingdom.
What does Rupert Young do?
Rupert Young works as actor, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
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