Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley (born 13 June 1990)[1] is an English producer, actor, and former assistant director. He co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment with his wife Margot Robbie. Together they have produced several films and television series, including the critically acclaimed films I, Tonya (2017), Promising Young Woman (2020), and Barbie (2023). For the latter, he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2024.
Tom Ackerley | |
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| Born | Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley 13 June 1990 Surrey, England |
| Education | Godalming College |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Organisation | LuckyChap Entertainment |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Ackerley was born on 13 June 1990 in Surrey. The youngest of three brothers, he grew up in Guildford, England. He attended St George's College, Weybridge[2] before moving to Godalming College.[3][4][5][6]
Career
Ackerley began his film career as an extra in the first three installments of the Harry Potter film series.[7] After taking a break from films, Ackerley returned to the industry as a production runner for films such as Gambit (2012) and Rush (2013).[8] From 2012 till 2016, Ackerley also worked as an assistant director for various different television series and films, including Pride, Suite Française, The Two Faces of January (all released in 2014) and Macbeth (2015).[9]
In 2014, he and his future wife Margot Robbie, alongside friends, Sophia Kerr and Josey McNamara, co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment. The company has produced films such as I, Tonya (2017), Promising Young Woman (2020), as well as Barbie (2023).
Personal life
Ackerley met Australian actress Margot Robbie on the set of Suite Française in 2013; the two began dating the following year.[10][11] They married in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, New South Wales, in December 2016.[12][13] As of 2024, they live in Los Angeles.[14]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Student | Extra |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | ||
| 2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | ||
| 2011 | The Hour | Floor runner | 4 episodes |
| Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | Crowdrunner | ||
| Big Fat Gypsy Gangster | Floor runner | ||
| 2012 | Now Is Good | ||
| Playhouse Presents | Third assistant director | Episode: "King of the Teds" | |
| Gambit | Floor runner | ||
| 2013 | Trance | Set production assistant | |
| Rush | Runner: daily crew | ||
| The Last Days on Mars | Third assistant director | ||
| The Borderlands | First assistant director | ||
| 2014 | The Two Faces of January | Third assistant director | |
| Da Vinci's Demons | 2 episodes | ||
| Pride | |||
| Everly | Second assistant director | ||
| 2015 | Suite Française | Third assistant director | |
| American Odyssey | Footage shot in Morocco | ||
| Yussef is Complicated | Short film | ||
| Spooks: The Greater Good | |||
| Macbeth | Additional third assistant director | ||
| 2016 | Grimsby | Second second assistant director | |
| 2017 | I, Tonya | Producer | |
| 2018 | Terminal | ||
| 2019 | Dreamland | ||
| 2020 | Promising Young Woman | ||
| 2021 | The Humming of the Beast | Short film | |
| Maid | Executive producer | Miniseries | |
| 2022 | Mike | ||
| 2023 | Barbie | Producer | |
| Boston Strangler | |||
| Saltburn | Executive producer | ||
| 2024 | My Old Ass | Producer | |
| TBA | Borderline | Producer | |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad |
References
- ^ "Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley". service.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Reunite-21" (PDF). Reunite. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Margot Robbie's Weekend Wedding Is No Longer a Secret". VanityFair. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Who Is Tom Ackerley? Everything You Need To Know About Margot Robbie's Husband". Graziadaily. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Who is Margot Robbie's husband Tom Ackerley? Inside the Bombshell star's relationship". Evening Standard. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "All About Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie's Filmmaker Husband". Elle. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Margot Robbie Is A 'Massive Nerd' For 'Harry Potter'". Entertainment Tonight. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Who is Margot Robbie's husband Tom Ackerley? Inside the Bombshell star's relationship". Evening Standard. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Tom Ackerley". BFI. Archived from the original on 1 September 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ Daniels, Nia (28 May 2013). "Michelle Williams leads cast on WWII drama". KFTV.com. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Aleksander, Irina (6 June 2019). "Margot Robbie on Quentin Tarantino, Marriage, and the One Word She Hates Being Called". Vogue. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Kirkpatrick, Emily (20 December 2015). "Margot Robbie's Wedding Venue and Dress Are a Bohemian Dream (Photos)". People. Archived from the original on 14 May 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ Selleck, Emily; Simonot, Suzanne (19 December 2016). "Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie and director Tom Ackerley marry in secret ceremony in Byron Bay". Gold Coast Bulletin. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ Chandra, Jessica (19 December 2016). "Who Is Tom Ackerley? What To Know About Margot Robbie's Reported Husband". Elle. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
External links
- Tom Ackerley at IMDb