Simon Woods
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Simon Woods | |
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| Born | 7 January 1980 |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Simon Woods (born 7 January 1980) is an English actor and playwright 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.
Woods attended Eton College, then read English at Magdalen College, Oxford.[1] While at Oxford, he became friends with Chelsea Clinton.[2][3] After graduating from Oxford, Woods worked briefly at The Guardian before becoming an actor.[4]
While at Oxford in 2000, he was in a relationship with Rosamund Pike that lasted two years.[5] 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 former chief executive of the British fashion house Burberry.[6] They married in 2012.[7] They have two daughters, Iris and Nell.[8]
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 | ||
| 2024 | Such a Lovely Day | Director short film | |
