Simon Woods

For the British entrepreneur and former record producer, see Simon M. Woods.
Simon Woods
Born 1980 (age 35–36)
England, UK
Occupation Actor
Years active 2003 – 2008
Spouse(s) Christopher Bailey

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 Charles Bingley. He also 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] After graduating from Oxford, Woods worked briefly at The Guardian before becoming an actor.[2]

While at Oxford, he was in a relationship with Rosamund Pike that lasted two years.[3] The two later played lovers Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley in Pride & Prejudice. Since 2009, Woods has been in a relationship with Christopher Bailey, the chief executive of the British fashion house, Burberry.[4][5]

Filmography

Year Film/TV Role Notes
2003 Charles II: The Power and 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

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ Woods, Simon. "Simon Woods". Huffington Post.
  3. ↑ 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).
  4. ↑ The Tatler List, Christopher Bailey.
  5. ↑ Daily Mail 31 August 2012

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