1. Overview
Louis Patrick James Partridge (born 3 June 2003) is an English actor who began his career as a child actor with minor roles before achieving international recognition. He is widely known for his breakthrough role as Viscount Tewkesbury in the Netflix mystery films Enola Holmes (2020) and its 2022 sequel, starring alongside Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill. Partridge has since expanded his repertoire with prominent roles in television miniseries such as Pistol (2022), where he portrayed Sid Vicious, and Alfonso Cuarón's thriller series Disclaimer (2024). His career continues to grow with upcoming projects in both film and television.
2. Early Life and Education
Louis Partridge was born on 3 June 2003 in Wandsworth, London, to James and Liz Partridge. He has an older sister named Issie and a younger sister named Millie. Partridge is of Welsh descent on his mother's side.
He attended Dulwich Preparatory School and later secondary school at Alleyn's School, where he was a member of Tyson's House. In 2021, he completed his A Levels, achieving high grades in French, English, and Film Studies. During his youth, Partridge was actively involved in sports, playing rugby with the Battersea Ironsides Sports Club. He also served as one of the England mascots at the 2015 Rugby World Cup game against Wales, which was held at Twickenham Stadium.
3. Career
Louis Partridge's career began with early acting experiences, leading to his breakthrough role in a major Netflix production and subsequent significant projects in both film and television.
3.1. Debut and Early Roles
Partridge made his acting debut in the 2014 short film Beneath Water, where he played the character Felix. In the same year, he appeared in another short film, About a Dog, as Young Gav, and in the television series Boomers as Alf in episode 1.4. In 2016, he featured in the short film Second Skin as Nature Boy.
He also had early minor roles in feature films, including Pan (2015) as a Miner Boy and Paddington 2 (2017) as a G-Man, though his scene in Paddington 2 was ultimately cut. In 2017, he appeared as Young Henry Bates in Amazon Adventure. Partridge also performed on stage as an extra in Emil and the Detectives at the National Theatre, an event attended by Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. His early television work included playing Piero de' Medici in the third season of the historical drama series Medici in 2019, appearing in four episodes.
3.2. Breakthrough Role: Enola Holmes
Partridge rose to significant prominence with his portrayal of Viscount Tewkesbury, the love interest of the title character, in the Netflix mystery film Enola Holmes (2020). He starred alongside Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes and Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes. He underwent approximately four or five auditions for the role. His performance was well-received, with Ella Kemp of Empire magazine describing him as "likeable" in the part. Partridge reprised his role as Viscount Tewkesbury in the film's 2022 sequel, Enola Holmes 2, further solidifying his status as a rising star.
3.3. Major Television and Film Works
Following his success in Enola Holmes, Partridge took on diverse and challenging roles. In 2022, he was part of the cast of The Lost Girls, where he played the immortal boy Peter Pan. Also in 2022, he joined the cast of Danny Boyle's FX miniseries Pistol, portraying the titular band's bassist Sid Vicious.
In 2024, Partridge made a cameo appearance in the spy film Argylle, playing a younger version of the title character, who is also portrayed by Henry Cavill. He then took on a starring role alongside Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline in Alfonso Cuarón's thriller miniseries Disclaimer. This miniseries premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival before its release on Apple TV+ in October 2024.
3.4. Upcoming Projects
Partridge has several confirmed future projects. He is set to appear alongside an ensemble cast in Noah Baumbach's upcoming film Jay Kelly, which will feature prominent actors such as George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern. Additionally, he will portray Edward Guinness in the historical drama series House of Guinness, created by Steven Knight.
4. Filmography
4.1. Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Beneath Water | Felix | Short film |
| 2014 | About a Dog | Young Gav | Short film |
| 2015 | Pan | Miner Boy | |
| 2016 | Second Skin | Nature Boy | Short film |
| 2017 | Amazon Adventure | Young Henry Bates | |
| 2017 | Paddington 2 | G-Man | Scene cut |
| 2020 | Enola Holmes | Viscount Tewkesbury | Main role |
| 2022 | The Lost Girls | Peter Pan | |
| 2022 | Enola Holmes 2 | Viscount Tewkesbury | |
| 2024 | Argylle | Young Argylle | Cameo |
| 2025 | Jay Kelly | Post-production |
4.2. Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boomers | Alf | Episode #1.4 |
| 2019 | Medici | Piero de' Medici | Season 3 (4 episodes) |
| 2022 | Pistol | Sid Vicious | Main cast; miniseries |
| 2024 | Disclaimer | Jonathan Brigstocke | Main role; miniseries |
| TBA | House of Guinness | Edward Guinness | Filming |
5. Personal Life
Louis Partridge is known for his distinctive appearance and stands at 72 in (182 cm) tall. His first name, Louis, is pronounced as ルイLouieJapanese, not "Lewis". Since late 2023, he has been in a public relationship with American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo.