Rik Young

Rik Young (born 25 April 1978) is an English actor, dancer, and producer. His early work includes the miniseries Children of Dune and the films Is Harry on the Boat? (2001) and Beowulf (2007). More recently, he is known for his roles in the series Find Me in Paris (2018–2020), Theodosia (2022–2024) and the Sky miniseries Gunpowder Siege (2024).

Early life Young grew up in Hythe, a suburb of Southampton. His mother Helen is a dance instructor and his older sister Rachel is a Utrecht-based comedian. He began working with professional ballet companies from the age of fifteen. He went on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2000.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1995 Shakespeare in the Park Short film 1999 Hitlist Paul Short film 2000 Hit List Paul Short film 2007 License to Wed Randy Additional scenes Beowulf Eofor Voice role Perchance to Dream Romeo Short film 2009 Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling Nigel Direct-to-video 2010 Golf in the Kingdom Evan Tyree 2011 The Adventures of Tintin Thompson Voice role 2012 Bloodwork Nigel Denton 2013 Siren 2015 Kick Dan Producer TBA The Midnight League Upcoming

Television Year Title Role Notes 1997 Great Performances Episode: Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe 2000 Diwrnod Hollol Mindblowing Heddiw Jimmy Television film (Welsh) 2001 Is Harry on the Boat? Mario Television film 2003 Frank Herbert's Children of Dune Javid Miniseries 2005 Hitched Feifer Television film 2006 Charmed Nomed Episode: "Kill Billie: Vol 2" Voodoo Moon Daniel Television film CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Young Mickey Dunn Episode: "Living Legend" 2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Johnny Vaine Episode: "The Suite Life Goes Hollywood: Part 2" Bones Thor / Calvin Johnson Episode: "Death in the Saddle" 2018–2020 Find Me in Paris Armando Castillo 59 episodes 2022–present Theodosia Alistair Throckmorton 52 episodes 2023–present Spellbound Armando Castillo returning

Stage Year Title Role Notes 1997 Henry V Globe Theatre, London 1999 Far From the Madding Ballet Birmingham Royal Ballet 2000 Romeo and Juliet English National Ballet 2010 Romeo and Juliet Mercutio Creation Theatre Company, Oxford 2014 Much Ado About Nothing Benedick Globe Theatre, London 2016 Werther Royal Opera House, London 2017 The Phantom of the Opera at the London Coliseum Producer; orchestral performance of Roy Budd's 1925 film score 2020 Mojo Baby The Drill, Lincoln