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Kyle Soller

Kyle William Soller(born July 1, 1983) is an American film, stage, and television actor. His accolades include threeEvening StandardTheatre Awardsas well as the 2019Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actorfor his performance inThe Inheritance,staged at theYoung Vic Theatrein 2018.

Kyle Soller
Kyle Soller at a premiere ofThe Keeping Roomin 2014
Born
Kyle William Soller

(1983-07-01)July 1, 1983(age 41)
Bridgeport,Connecticut,U.S.
Alma materCollege of William and Mary
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art(BA)
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Spouse
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(m.2010)​

Soller has appeared in films such asAnna Karenina(2012) andMarrowbone(2017), and on television inPoldark(2015–2016),Andor(2022), andBodies(2023).

Early life and education

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Soller was born on July 1, 1983,[1]inBridgeport, Connecticut,and raised inAlexandria, Virginia.[2]He attendedMount Vernon High Schoolbefore going on to study art history theCollege of William & MaryinWilliamsburg, Virginia.[2]During his third year of studies, he spent a semester abroad studying at theRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art(RADA) in London,[3]and was offered admission into the academy.[2]Soller left the College of William & Mary and relocated to London to complete his studies at RADA,[2]graduating in 2008 with a BA in Acting Degree (H Level).[4]

Career

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Theatre

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Soller's breakthrough year came in 2011 where he starred inThe Glass Menagerieat theYoung Vic,The Government Inspectoralso at the Young Vic and inThe Faith Machineat theRoyal Court Theatre.Based on these performances he won theEvening StandardTheatre Awardfor Outstanding Newcomer.[5]

In 2012, Soller starred in the West End hitLong Day's Journey into NightbyEugene O'NeillwithDavid Suchet,Laurie MetcalfandTrevor Whiteat theApollo Theatre,and in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production ofCyrano de Bergeracas Christian at theAmerican Airlines Theatrein New York.[6]In 2019, he won theLaurence Olivier Award for Best Actorfor his performance inThe Inheritance,staged at The Young Vic.[7]

Television and film

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Soller appeared inBBC Three's comedyBad Educationas the new teacher Mr Schwimer.[8]Between 2015 and 2016, he appeared inBBC One'sPoldark,playing Ross Poldark's cousin, Francis[9]and inThe Hollow Crown,in the role ofClifford.[9]He starred as an expert on apocalypses, Scotty, inSky 1's comedy dramaYou, Me and the Apocalypse.[9]In 2015, he appeared as Gerald Croft inHelen Edmundson's award-winning BBC adaptation ofAn Inspector Calls.[10]

In 2022, he appeared in theDisney+showAndor.[9]In 2023, he played a main role as 19th century Detective Inspector Hillinghead inBodies.[11]

Personal life

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Soller is married to actressPhoebe Fox,whom he met at RADA.[12]They live in London.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Anna Karenina Korsunsky
2013 The Fifth Estate Young Staffer
2014 The Keeping Room Henry
Monsters: Dark Continent Karl Inkelaar
Fury Medic No. 1
2017 Marrowbone Porter [13]
The Trip to Spain Jonathan
2018 The Titan Dr. Elliot Blake [13]
2025 Jay Kelly TBA Post-production [14]
TBA Control TBA Post-production [15]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Bad Education Kevin Schwimmer Series 2, Episode 2
2015 An Inspector Calls Gerald Croft Television film
2015–2016 Poldark Francis Poldark 14 episodes [9]
2016 The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses Clifford Episode: "Henry VI: Part II" [9]
You, Me and the Apocalypse Scotty McNeil Miniseries [9]
Silent Witness Marcus Chadwell Episode: "Life Licence"
Counterfeit Cat The Kid Voice
2017 Bounty Hunters Misha Episode 1.3
2019 Brexit: The Uncivil War Zack Massingham Television film
2019–2020 101 Dalmatian Street Dante Voice; 4 episodes
2022 Andor Syril Karn Main role; 10 episodes
2023 Bodies Alfred Hillinghead Main role [11]
TBA Death by Lightning Robert Todd Lincoln Upcoming miniseries [16]

Theatre

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Year Title Character Venue Ref.
2008 The Beautiful People
byWilliam Saroyan 		Owen Webster Finborough Theatre
London, England 		[17]
2009 A Midsummer Night's Dream
byWilliam Shakespeare 		Demetrius/Francis Flute/ Mustardseed Shakespeare's Globe
London, England
2010 The Talented Mr. Ripley
byPatricia Highsmith
adaptation byPhyllis Nagy 		Tom Ripley Royal & Derngate
Northampton, England
The Glass Menagerie
byTennessee Williams 		Jim Young Vic
London, England 		[18]
2011 The Faith Machine
byAlexi Kaye Campbell[19] 		Tom Royal Court Theatre
London, England
The Government Inspector
byNikolai Gogol
version byDavid Harrower 		Khlestakov Young Vic
London, England 		[20]
2012 Cyrano de Bergerac
byEdmond Rostand 		Christian American Airlines Theatre
New York City, NY, U.S.
Long Day's Journey into Night
byEugene O'Neill 		Edmund Apollo Theatre
London, England 		[21]
2013 Edward II
byChristopher Marlowe 		Gaveston / Lightborne National Theatre
London, England 		[22]
2016 Hedda Gabler
byHenrik Ibsen 		George Tesman National Theatre
London, England 		[23]
2018 The Inheritance
byMatthew Lopez 		Eric Glass Young Vic&Noël Coward Theatre
London, England
2019 The Inheritance
byMatthew Lopez 		Eric Glass Ethel Barrymore Theatre
New York City, NY, U.S.

Awards and nominations

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Theatre

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Year Award Category Work Result
2011 Evening Standard Theatre Award[5] Outstanding Newcomer The Faith Machine,The Glass MenagerieandThe Government Inspector Won
2012 WhatsOnStage Award[24] Newcomer of the Year Nominated
2013 Laurence Olivier Award[25] Best Actor in a Supporting Role Long Day's Journey into Night Nominated
WhatsOnStage Award[26] Best Supporting Actor in a Play Nominated
2014 WhatsOnStage Award[27] Best Supporting Actor in a Play Edward II Nominated
2018 Evening Standard Theatre Award[28] Best Actor The Inheritance Nominated
Critics' Circle Theatre Award[29] Best Actor Won
2019 Laurence Olivier Award[7] Best Actor Won
WhatsOnStage Award[30] Best Actor in a Play Nominated
2020 Drama Desk Award[31] Outstanding Actor in a Play Nominated
2022 Peabody Award[32] Entertainment Andor Won

References

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  1. ^"Kyle Soller".AlloCiné(in French).Archivedfrom the original on June 9, 2019.RetrievedJune 9,2019.
  2. ^abcd"Kyle Soller Biography".TV Guide.Archivedfrom the original on June 9, 2019.RetrievedJune 9,2019.
  3. ^"Introducing Kyle Soller",Official London Theatre,2011
  4. ^"RADA Student & graduate profiles - Kyle Soller".rada.ac.uk.RetrievedSeptember 22,2022.
  5. ^ab"Evening Standard Theatre Awards – Winners 2011 |".WestEndTheatre.com - London Theatre Tickets.November 21, 2011.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  6. ^Roundabout Theatre Company."Cyrano de Bergerac".Roundabout Theatre Company. Archived fromthe originalon July 1, 2017.RetrievedNovember 6,2012.
  7. ^ab"Olivier awards 2019: full list of winners".The Guardian.April 7, 2019.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  8. ^"The American, Series 2, Bad Education – BBC Three".
  9. ^abcdefg"Kyle Soller Credits".TV Guide.RetrievedJune 10,2019.
  10. ^"An Inspector Calls – BBC One".bbc.co.uk.September 13, 2015.
  11. ^abGoldbart, Max (July 8, 2022)."'Unorthodox' Star Shira Haas & Stephen Graham Amongst Leads For Netflix UK Thriller 'Bodies'".Deadline.RetrievedOctober 8,2022.
  12. ^Steafel, Eleanor (September 4, 2016)."Poldark's Kyle Soller on class, Cornwall – and why American actors lose out to their Brit rivals".The Daily Telegraph.RetrievedJune 10,2019.
  13. ^ab"Kyle Soller".British Film Institute.Archived fromthe originalon June 9, 2019.RetrievedJune 10,2019.
  14. ^Kroll, Justin (March 14, 2024)."Netflix Sets All-Star Ensemble To Round Out Cast Of Noah Baumbach's Next Film".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
  15. ^Ntim, Zac (May 9, 2024)."James McAvoy PicControlEnters Production & Adds Sarah Bolger, Nick Mohammed, Jonna Coleman, Rudi Dharmalingam, Kyle Soller, August Diehl & Martina Gedeck To Cast ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMay 9,2024.
  16. ^Campione, Katie (October 11, 2024)."Death By Lightning:Vondie Curtis Hall, Željko Ivanek & Barry Shabaka Henley Among 8 To Join Netflix Limited Series ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedOctober 11,2024.
  17. ^"The Beautiful People".The British Theatre Guide.2008.
  18. ^"The Glass Menagerie".The Young Vic.2010. Archived fromthe originalon January 27, 2012.
  19. ^"The Faith Machine".Royal Court.2011.
  20. ^"The Government Inspector".The Young Vic.2011. Archived fromthe originalon April 15, 2012.
  21. ^"Long Day's Journey into Night".Apollo Theatre.2012.
  22. ^"Edward II".Royal National Theatre.2013. Archived fromthe originalon March 30, 2014.
  23. ^"Hedda Gabler".National Theatre.August 30, 2016.
  24. ^"Full List: 2012 Whatsonstage.com Award winners | WhatsOnStage".whatsonstage.com.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  25. ^"Olivier Winners 2013".Olivier Awards.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  26. ^"Full list: Winners announced of the 2013 Whatsonstage.com Awards | WhatsOnStage".whatsonstage.com.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  27. ^"Full List: Winners of the 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards | WhatsOnStage".whatsonstage.com.February 23, 2014.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  28. ^Thompson, Jessie (November 19, 2018)."Find out the winners of this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards".standard.co.uk.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  29. ^"The Inheritance wins best new play at UK Critics' Circle awards".The Guardian.January 29, 2019.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  30. ^"Shortlisted nominees announced for 2019 WhatsOnStage Awards".West End Wilma.December 5, 2018.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  31. ^Bennett, Anita (June 14, 2020)."'The Inheritance' And 'Moulin Rouge!' Among Winners At 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards ".Deadline.RetrievedDecember 3,2020.
  32. ^Voyles, Blake (September 13, 2023)."83rd Peabody Award Winners".RetrievedSeptember 13,2023.
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