Joshua Elijah Riley
- Actor
Joshua Riley is a rising British actor known for his breakout role as Prince Adolphus in the hit Netflix period drama series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023). He has showcased a versatile range across genres, from historical dramas to contemporary thrillers and audio productions.
On film, Riley appeared in Lionsgate's wartime drama Summerland (2020), acting alongside Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Courtenay, and Penelope Wilton. On television, he starred in the Netflix thriller Safe (2018) created by Harlan Coben, and featuring Michael C. Hall, Amanda Abbington, and Marc Warren. His additional television credits include Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) for BBC Studios, and Mood (2022) for BBC America.
Trained at the prestigious BRIT School and the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, Riley made his stage debut at London's Almeida Theatre in Richard III (2016) opposite Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave. His versatility also extends to audio, with a recurring role as Paul Mack in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama, The Archers (2007).
Throughout his career, Riley has collaborated with award winning creatives, performing alongside Oscar-winning actors and working under renowned producers such as Shonda Rhimes and Idris Elba. With a critically acclaimed and steadily growing body of work, he continues to build momentum as a rising international actor poised for even larger roles on the global stage.
Known for his grounded intensity and understated screen presence, Riley brings emotional clarity and depth to both contemporary and period roles across television, film, stage, and audio.
On film, Riley appeared in Lionsgate's wartime drama Summerland (2020), acting alongside Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Courtenay, and Penelope Wilton. On television, he starred in the Netflix thriller Safe (2018) created by Harlan Coben, and featuring Michael C. Hall, Amanda Abbington, and Marc Warren. His additional television credits include Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) for BBC Studios, and Mood (2022) for BBC America.
Trained at the prestigious BRIT School and the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, Riley made his stage debut at London's Almeida Theatre in Richard III (2016) opposite Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave. His versatility also extends to audio, with a recurring role as Paul Mack in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama, The Archers (2007).
Throughout his career, Riley has collaborated with award winning creatives, performing alongside Oscar-winning actors and working under renowned producers such as Shonda Rhimes and Idris Elba. With a critically acclaimed and steadily growing body of work, he continues to build momentum as a rising international actor poised for even larger roles on the global stage.
Known for his grounded intensity and understated screen presence, Riley brings emotional clarity and depth to both contemporary and period roles across television, film, stage, and audio.
