Rhys Yates

Movie Actor

Birthplace London, England

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About

English actor known for his work in the TV series Unforgotten and The Outlaws along with his work in the films Bird, The Kitchen, Followers, and The Covenant. 

Before Fame

He was introduced to the National Youth Theatre's Playing Up program in 2011. He earned a BA in acting from Rose Bruford College in 2015. He appeared in his onscreen role Common People in 2013. His career began ramping up in the late 2010s into the early 2020s after appearing in several TV shows and multiple movies.

Trivia

He is a BAFTA Elevate alum. He has appeared in BAFTA's Invisible Barriers material to discuss being a working-class actor. He has advocated for more class-aware hiring in the entertainment industry.

Family Life

He is from North London. He grew up in a working-class family.

Associated With

He appeared in The Outlaws starring Christopher Walken and created by Stephen Merchant