Toby Regbo
A chameleonic English actor who has built a career on thoughtful, often historical, portrayals, from tragic kings to medieval warriors.
Born 1991 (age 35)·English actor·Birthday: October 18·Millennials
Biography
With a delicate, almost ethereal presence, Toby Regbo specializes in bringing a poignant vulnerability to characters from bygone eras. He first caught attention as the young version of Jared Leto's character in the mind-bending 'Mr. Nobody', a role that hinted at his capacity for depth. His breakout came as the doomed, teenage King Francis II in the CW's historical drama 'Reign', where he captured the fragility and burden of a monarch trapped in a gilded cage. This established a pattern: Regbo repeatedly disappears into the past. He played the weak-willed Æthelred in 'The Last Kingdom' and a Renaissance banker in 'Medici', each performance marked by meticulous detail and emotional restraint. Preferring substance over stardom, he moves seamlessly between television, film, and stage, building a respected portfolio defined by intelligent choices rather than celebrity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Toby was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Toby Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Toby's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a leading role as King Francis II in the CW historical drama series 'Reign'.
- Portrayed the historically significant Anglo-Saxon king Æthelred in the Netflix series 'The Last Kingdom'.
- Starred as young Nemo in the critically acclaimed science fiction film 'Mr. Nobody'.
Did You Know?
He is a classically trained cellist.
His middle name, Finn, is a nod to Huckleberry Finn.
He studied at the Young Blood Theatre Company in London.
He has performed in stage productions, including a play at the Southwark Playhouse.
“I'm drawn to characters who wear their history like a fragile, second skin.”
