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Louis Patrick James Partridge (born 3 June 2003) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor, and had minor roles in the fantasy films Pan (2015) and Paddington 2 (2017). He portrayed Piero de' Medici in the historical drama series Medici (2019), and had his breakthrough with the Netflix mystery film Enola Holmes (2020) and its 2022 sequel. Partridge has since portrayed Sid Vicious in the FX miniseries Pistol (2022) and starred in Alfonso Cuarón's thriller series Disclaimer (2024),[1] as well as the historical drama series House of Guinness (2025).
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Early life
[edit]Partridge was born on 3 June 2003 in Wandsworth, London, to James and Liz Partridge.[2] He has an older sister, Issie and a younger sister, Millie.[3]
Partridge attended Dulwich Preparatory School, an all-boys' private school in south east London, and played rugby with Battersea Ironsides Sports Club.[4] He then went to secondary school at Alleyn's School, a co-educational private school in Dulwich, where he was a member of Tyson's House. He completed his A Levels in 2021 with As in French, English, and Film Studies.[5]
Career
[edit]Partridge made his acting debut in a 2014 short film Beneath Water.[6] Partridge also appeared as an extra in Emil and the Detectives at the National Theatre alongside other child actors Seb Sargent and Lucy Hutchinson, a rehearsal attended by Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh.[7][8][9] Partridge was one of the England mascots at the 2015 Rugby World Cup game against Wales, held at Twickenham Stadium.[4]

Partridge had early minor roles in the films in Pan (2015) and Paddington 2 (2017) and subsequently played Piero de' Medici in the television series Medici (2019).[10] He rose to prominence when he played Viscount Tewkesbury, the love interest of the title character, in Enola Holmes (2020), starring Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill.[11][12] Ella Kemp of Empire termed him "likeable" in his part.[13] He reprised the role in the film's 2022 sequel.[14]
Also in 2022, he was part of the cast of The Lost Girls, playing the immortal boy Peter Pan.[15][16] Partridge was also part of the cast of Danny Boyle's FX miniseries Pistol as the titular band's bassist Sid Vicious.[17][18]
In 2024, Partridge had a cameo in the spy film Argylle as a younger version of the title character played by Henry Cavill.[19] He then had a starring role alongside Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline in Alfonso Cuarón's thriller miniseries Disclaimer which premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival before premiering on Apple TV+ in October 2024.[20]
Partridge will next appear alongside an ensemble cast in Noah Baumbach's film Jay Kelly, led by George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern.[21] He portrays Edward Guinness in the historical drama series House of Guinness from creator Steven Knight.[22]
Personal life
[edit]Partridge dated American actress Sydney Chandler from June 2021 to September 2023 after meeting her on the set of FX's Pistol.[23]
Since October 2023, Partridge has been in a relationship with American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo, who wrote the love song "So American" about him.[24]
Acting credits
[edit]| † | Denotes projects that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Beneath Water | Felix | Short film |
| About a Dog | Young Gal | Short film | |
| 2015 | Pan | Lost Boy Miner | |
| 2016 | Second Skin | Nature Boy | Short film |
| 2017 | Amazon Adventure | Young Henry Bates | |
| Paddington 2 | G-Man | ||
| 2019 | Breck's Last Game | Breck Bednar | Short film |
| 2020 | Enola Holmes | Viscount Tewkesbury | |
| 2022 | The Lost Girls | Peter Pan | |
| Enola Holmes 2 | Viscount Tewkesbury | ||
| 2024 | Argylle | Young Aubrey Argylle | |
| 2025 | Jay Kelly | Young Timothy | |
| TBA | Enola Holmes 3 † | Viscount Tewkesbury | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boomers | Alf | Episode: "Joyce's Retirement Party" |
| 2019 | Medici | Piero de' Medici | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | Pistol | Sid Vicious | Television miniseries |
| 2024 | Disclaimer | Jonathan Brigstocke | Television miniseries |
| 2025 | House of Guinness | Edward Guinness | 8 episodes |
| TBA | Pride and Prejudice † | George Wickham | Television miniseries |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Emil and the Detectives | Team Sherlock | National Theatre |
References
[edit]- ^ Keiderling, Gaby (30 August 2024). "Louis Partridge on Disclaimer, Custom Prada, and the Social Benefits of Jujitsu". Esquire. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Kipling, Ella (23 September 2020). "What age is Louis Partridge? Meet the Enola Holmes actor!". HITC. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ McLean, Craig (31 May 2022). "Louis Partridge: the Enola Holmes actor on playing Sid Vicious". The Face. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ a b Moodey, Graham (28 September 2015). "Rugby World Cup 2015: Battersea Ironsides youngster enjoys his moment in the Twickenham spotlight". SW Londoner. Archived from the original on 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Going great Guns, Louis Partridge (Tyson's 2021) stars in Pistol". Alleyn's. 27 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ Sharp, Tori (28 January 2020). "Rising star Louis Partridge is a young actor to watch". Wonderland. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "The Queen meets War Horse star as National Theatre turns 50". BBC News. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Emil and the Detectives Record". National Theatre Archives. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Emil & The Detectives – Full Cast and Crew". TV Guide. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Sam (9 November 2021). "Louis Partridge". 1883 Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Smith, Josh (29 September 2020). "'I'd be filming with Millie Bobby Brown & go to school the next day with people taking the piss': Enola Holmes' Louis Partridge on overnight fame". Glamour UK. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
I did about four or five auditions.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (21 April 2020). "Netflix Acquires Millie Bobby Brown's 'Enola Holmes' From Legendary". Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ Ella Kemp (7 September 2020). "Enola Holmes". Empire. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020.
- ^ Peters, Fletcher (25 September 2021). "'Enola Holmes 2': Get Your First Look At Millie Bobby Brown's Netflix Sequel". Decider. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (9 September 2020). "Myriad completes UK shoot on TIFF sales title 'The Lost Girls' (exclusive)". Screen. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ Devore, Britta (5 May 2022). "'The Lost Girls' Trailer Reveals Four Generations Trying to Shake the Influence of Peter Pan". Collider. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (11 January 2021). "Danny Boyle To Direct FX Limited Series On Sex Pistols Guitarist Steve Jones; Maisie Williams & Toby Wallace Among Cast". Deadline. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ Porter, Rick (11 January 2021). "Sex Pistols Limited Series From Danny Boyle a Go at FX". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ Ford, Lucy (1 February 2024). "Unpacking that deranged, universe-expanding Argylle post-credits scene". GQ Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2 May 2022). "Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline Apple Series 'Disclaimer' Casts 'Enola Holmes' Star Louis Partridge (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (14 March 2024). "Greta Gerwig, Eve Hewson & Others Join All-Star Ensemble For Noah Baumbach's Next Film At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, James Norton lead cast for Netflix series 'House Of Guinness'". Screendaily. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Who Is Louis Partridge's Ex-Girlfriend? His Dating History Revealed". Capital UK. 22 March 2024. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (10 September 2024). "A Timeline of Olivia Rodrigo & Louis Partridge's Relationship". Billboard Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 March 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
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[edit]Louis Partridge
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Family background
Louis Partridge was born on 3 June 2003 in Wandsworth, London, England. He grew up in the nearby Clapham area, where his family provided a supportive and grounded home environment.[9][10] His parents are James Partridge, a former lawyer who transitioned to a career in graduate recruitment, and Liz Partridge, an accountant who paused her professional work to raise the family and now volunteers with the wildlife charity Helping Rhinos. The household had no connections to the entertainment industry, fostering a typical middle-class upbringing focused on everyday activities like skateboarding, parkour, and rugby rather than show business.[9] Partridge is the middle child of three siblings, with an older sister named Isabella, known as "Issie," and a younger sister named Millie. He has reflected on the dynamics of being the middle child, once viewing himself as an "annoying brat" but now embracing the role of a reliable brother who maintains close bonds with his sisters.[9][10] Despite lacking familial ties to acting, his parents encouraged Partridge's early interest in the arts, offering unwavering support as he began exploring performance from a young age. This encouragement helped nurture his passion without the pressures of industry insider expectations.[11]Education
Louis Partridge began his formal education at Dulwich Preparatory School, an independent all-boys school in London, where he completed his primary studies.[12][10] At age 11, he progressed to Alleyn's School, an independent co-educational institution in Dulwich, London, known for its emphasis on the arts, where he remained until age 18.[12][10][13] During his time there, Partridge participated in school theatre productions, including a role as Maid Marian in a production of Robin Hood, which ignited his early interest in performing.[12] He balanced these activities with academics and extracurriculars such as rugby, without pursuing formal drama training or professional acting commitments at the time.[10][14] Partridge completed his A-levels in 2021, studying French, English, and Film Studies, and achieving A* grades in English and French, and an A in Film Studies; he finished the examinations remotely via Zoom while preparing for an acting role.[12][10][15] These choices reflected his burgeoning passion for cinema and languages, allowing him to maintain focus on education before transitioning to a full-time career in acting.[12][16]Career
Early roles (2014–2019)
Partridge made his professional acting debut at the age of 11 in the 2014 short film Beneath Water, directed by Charlie Manton, where he appeared in a minor supporting capacity alongside Louisa Connolly-Burnham.[17] That same year, he secured his first television role as Alf in an episode of the BBC sitcom Boomers, marking his entry into broadcast work while still navigating the uncertainties of child performance.[18] These initial forays, often in low-budget shorts and episodic TV, allowed him to build foundational experience amid sporadic auditions typical of London-based youth productions.[1] In 2015, Partridge gained his first exposure to a major studio production with a minor, uncredited role as a miner boy in the fantasy adventure Pan, directed by Joe Wright and starring Hugh Jackman, which introduced him to large-scale ensemble dynamics on set.[19] In 2016, he appeared in the short film Second Skin, directed by Charlie Manton, playing the role of Nature Boy.[20] By 2017, he appeared in two family-oriented films: as the school antagonist G-Man in the ensemble comedy Paddington 2, contributing to its widespread visibility as a blockbuster hit, and as young Henry Bates in the IMAX biographical short Amazon Adventure, portraying the early life of the naturalist explorer.[18] These roles, though supporting, highlighted his versatility in both live-action and narrative-driven projects. This culminated in 2019 with his first substantial television supporting role as Piero de' Medici in the historical drama series Medici: The Magnificent, opposite Daniel Sharman, offering deeper character exploration in a period piece.[1]Breakthrough and major projects (2020–present)
Partridge's breakthrough came with his role as Viscount Tewkesbury, the young marquess and love interest to the titular detective, in the Netflix film Enola Holmes (2020), directed by Harry Bradbeer.[16] The performance, opposite Millie Bobby Brown, marked his transition from child actor to a rising star, garnering international attention through the streaming platform's global reach and contributing to the film's 158 million viewing hours in its first month.[21] He reprised the character in the sequel Enola Holmes 2 (2022), where Tewkesbury evolves into a more assertive political figure, further solidifying Partridge's on-screen chemistry with Brown and expanding his fanbase amid the franchise's success.[21] In 2022, Partridge portrayed punk bassist Sid Vicious in the FX/Hulu miniseries Pistol, directed by Danny Boyle, which chronicled the rise and fall of the Sex Pistols. To prepare, he attended a two-month "band camp" to embody the anarchic spirit of the punk movement, earning acclaim for capturing Vicious's chaotic energy and vulnerability in the musician's tragic arc.[22] The role introduced ties to the music scene, as Partridge immersed himself in 1970s London punk culture, including interactions with surviving band members, and the series highlighted his ability to channel raw rebellion.[23] Partridge showcased his dramatic range as Jonathan, a young man whose death unravels the life of a documentary filmmaker, in the 2024 Apple TV+ limited series Disclaimer, directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Cate Blanchett as his mother. The psychological thriller allowed him to explore themes of guilt and deception in a non-linear narrative, with critics noting his nuanced performance as a pivotal element in the ensemble-driven story.[24] In 2025, Partridge took on the role of Edward Cecil Guinness, the ambitious and rebellious heir in the Netflix historical drama House of Guinness, an eight-episode series depicting the 19th-century power struggles within the brewing dynasty following the death of Benjamin Guinness. Portrayed as a restless figure tempted by vice, the character draws from the real Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, and Partridge's interpretation emphasizes the family's internal conflicts in Dublin and New York.[25][26] Among his upcoming projects, Partridge appears in Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly (2025), a Netflix comedy-drama starring George Clooney as a self-absorbed actor on a journey of discovery, with Partridge in a supporting role alongside Adam Sandler. He is set to reprise Tewkesbury in the third Enola Holmes film (TBA), now in post-production after wrapping earlier in 2025. Additionally, Partridge will play the charming yet unscrupulous George Wickham in Netflix's adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (TBA), a six-episode series currently filming in the UK.[27][28][29] From supporting roles in young adult fare to leading parts in prestige television and film, Partridge's career has evolved into that of a versatile leading man, with critical acclaim for his adaptability across genres from mystery and punk biopic to historical drama and literary adaptation. Streaming platforms like Netflix have amplified his visibility, propelling projects like Enola Holmes and House of Guinness to wide audiences and enabling high-profile collaborations that underscore his growing impact.[29]Modeling work
Partridge's modeling career began in the early 2020s, with his runway debut for Prada during the Milan Men's Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show in January 2022.[30] He continued walking for the brand at subsequent events, including the Spring/Summer 2023 menswear show in June 2023.[31] These appearances marked his entry into high fashion, building on his rising profile from acting roles.[32] In 2023, Partridge featured prominently in Prada's advertising campaigns, starting with the Spring/Summer 2023 collection alongside actors like Letitia Wright and Hunter Schafer, photographed in a cinematic style by Willy Vanderperre.[33] Later that year, he starred in the Prada Holiday 2023 campaign, emphasizing festive and narrative themes.[32] By 2024, he was officially recognized as a Prada ambassador, appearing in the Spring/Summer 2025 menswear campaign, which highlighted innovative silhouettes and was unveiled during Milan Fashion Week in June 2024.[34] This role extended to the Prada Holiday 2024 campaign, where he joined Maya Hawke, Karina, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in images capturing animated, holiday-inspired moments shot by Willy Vanderperre.[35] Partridge's ambassadorial work continued into 2025 with the Prada Holiday 2025 campaign, described as a "winter's tale" with panoramic, cinematic visuals directed by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons.[36] He attended key Prada shows at Milan Fashion Week, including the Fall/Winter 2024/2025 presentation in January 2024 and the Autumn/Winter 2025 event in January 2025, often in the front row to support the collections.[37] Beyond runway and campaigns, he appeared in high-profile editorials, such as a September 2024 British GQ feature wearing Prada Fall/Winter 2024 looks, photographed by Elliott Morgan.[38] Additional spreads included a April 2024 British Vogue editorial by Jen Carey and an October 2024 L'Officiel Hommes Italia magazine cover.[32][9] His modeling engagements often intersected with acting promotions, such as donning a '90s-inspired Prada suit for the Venice Film Festival premiere of Disclaimer in August 2024, evoking classic heartthrob aesthetics.[39] Partridge also shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of preparing for Prada events, like yoga and an Aperol Spritz before the Spring/Summer 2025 menswear show, as documented in a Vogue diary.[40] These ventures have solidified his presence in luxury fashion, complementing his on-screen career with a polished global image.[41]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Beneath Water | Felix | Short film; lead role. [42] |
| 2015 | Pan | Miner | Feature film; minor role as a lost boy miner. [43] |
| 2016 | Second Skin | Nature Boy | Short film. [20] |
| 2017 | Amazon Adventure | Young Henry Bates | Feature film; dramatized role in biographical adventure. [44] |
| 2017 | Paddington 2 | G-Man | Feature film; minor role as a school peer. [45] |
| 2019 | Breck's Last Game | Breck Bednar | Short film based on true events. [46] |
| 2020 | Enola Holmes | Viscount Tewkesbury | Feature film; breakthrough role opposite Millie Bobby Brown. [47] |
| 2022 | The Lost Girls | Peter Pan | Feature film; lead role in fantasy drama. [48] |
| 2022 | Enola Holmes 2 | Viscount Tewkesbury | Feature film; reprise of breakthrough role. [49] |
| 2024 | Argylle | Aubrey Argylle | Feature film; supporting role in spy comedy. [50] |
| 2025 | Jay Kelly | Young Timothy | Feature film; significant supporting role in coming-of-age comedy-drama. [6] |
| TBA | Enola Holmes 3 | Viscount Tewkesbury | Feature film; reprise role, in production since 2025. [51] |
Television
Partridge began his television career with a supporting role in the historical drama series Medici, portraying Piero de' Medici in two episodes of season 3, which aired on Netflix.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Medici | Piero de' Medici | 2 episodes; Netflix series |
| 2022 | Pistol | Sid Vicious | Miniseries, 5 episodes; FX on Hulu[52] |
| 2024 | Disclaimer | Jonathan Brigstocke | 7 episodes; Apple TV+ miniseries |
| 2025 | House of Guinness | Edward Guinness | 8 episodes; Netflix series[53] |
| TBA | Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Wickham | Netflix series; announced 2025. [7] |