House of the Dragon introduced fans to various characters and one of them was Queen Aemma Arryn played by Sian Brooke who is married to actor/director Bill Buckhurst. She is the wife of King Viserys I Targaryen and the Queen Consort of the Seven Kingdoms. Many know the actress Sian who is playing the character of Eurus Holmes from BBC’s Sherlock.
She is virtually inactive on social media and only has a few interviews where she opened up about her family life. Learn about her husband Bill Buckhurst here.
Meet House of the Dragon Actress Sian Brooke Husband, Bill Buckhurst
Actress Sian Brooke and her husband Bill Buckhurst’s paths crossed when she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company to play the role of Juliet. The actress was likely leading a single life before she met her husband although she had dated a few times before that. In an interview, she called him “Mr. Right”. The couple tied the knots in 2010. There aren’t many intricate details regarding the couple’s wedding.
Aside from starting a beautiful family together, the married couple has also collaborated on several projects. She starred in the film Pond Life directed by Bill. Sian talked about working with her husband in an interview she gave in September 2017. She said, “It was the first time we’d worked together and really enjoyed it. Hopefully, he’ll cast me again if we don’t fall out.”
They now share two boys; Ben who is 8 years old, and 6-year-old Archie. Because of her work schedule, she claimed to have become a virtual mother. She added, “Wherever I am, I sit down with them while they’re having breakfast. So you have this bizarre family. It’s like being a ‘virtual mother’.”
Despite going full throttle for her career, Sian maintains that her kids top the list of her priorities. She echoes, “There’s always this guilt trip of trying to be a mum when you’re away working. But I’m also lucky to spend long periods of time with them when I’m not. They are my main priority. Every job choice I make, everything I do and think revolves around them.”
Speaking more about her family life with Express.co.uk, she added, “My life at home is mayhem. My kids are beautifully bonkers. So boisterous and full of life. And I’m just normal like other parents trying to keep it all together, at the park with the boys and our dog Monty, a grumpy old Westie. I’m very lucky. I met Mr. Right at 24, I have my lovely family and my work. It’s a time I treasure.”
In September 2018, Evening Standard Sian to her and she opened up about her role in the house, her husband, and her kids. She said, “He’s brilliant — we share everything. You just have to make it work, by hook or by crook,” she says. “But I still feel it’s looked upon that as a woman it’s your responsibility. It’s infuriating. We’re meant to be superwomen, with these great jobs, but we’re also meant to do what did before.”
The youngest of three siblings, Sian Phillips was born in 1980 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. Her parents are a teacher and police officers. In the entertainment world, she goes under the name Sian Brooke since she wanted to prevent any mistake with the seasoned Welsh actress Sian Phillips. Her followers are still in the dark regarding her birthday, though.
Sian joined the Lichfield Youth Theatre at the age of 11, and she later joined the National Youth Theatre. At the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she received additional instruction to hone her acting abilities, she also graduated in 2002. All About George, The Fixer, Midsomer Murders, Vexed, Man Down, Lewis, The Moorside, Doctor Foster, and Good Omens are just a few of the TV shows in which Sian has made appearances. She must have a respectable net worth given all of her acting roles and performances.
Bill Buckhurst Age
Bill Buckhurst celebrates his birthday on 10 May. His age should be around 47 years old as of Summer 2022.
Bill Buckhurst Job
Bill Buckhurst is a multi-talented award-winning director and actor. His works expand from stage to small screen. His credits at Shakespeare’s Globe include King Lear, Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. Moreover, his other directing includes, Barbarians and Tinderbox (Tooting Arts Club), The Vegemite Tales (West End/ Riverside Studios), and The Night Before Christmas (Theatre503).
Meanwhile, as an assistant director, he received credit for Get Santa!, Aunt Dan, and Lemon (Royal Court).
Along with directing, Bill also thrived as an actor. His theatre credits include seasons at RSC, Royal Court, Shakespeare’s Globe, Propeller, Chichester, Northampton, and Oxford Stage Company. Buckhurst’s film and television credits include Skyfall, World War Z, New Tricks, Spooks, Collision, Murphy’s Law, Eastenders, Coronation Street, Holby City, Bad Girls, and As If.
Bill’s most recent Boulevard Theatre production, Dave Malloy’s Ghost Quartet, won the 2020 Off West End Award for Best Director of a Musical. His production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd then moved to the West End and Barrow Street Theatre, NYC. It won the 2017 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival, the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical Revival, Theatre Fan’s Choice Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, and was nominated for four 2017 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical and Outstanding Revival of a Musical.
Bill worked as an education consultant at Shakespeare’s Globe, where the Globe Education Shorter Shakespeare series, published by Hodder & Stoughton, is based on his projects for Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank.
Is Bill Buckhurst On Instagram?
No, Bill Buckhurst doesn’t seem to be on Instagram but has Twitter (@BillBuckhurst) and Instagram (@pondlifefilmuk).
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Where Is Bill Buckhurst From?
Bull Buckhurst is currently based in Southwest London.
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How Tall Is Bill Buckhurst?
Bill Buckhurst’s height measures around 6 feet 2 inches.
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How Much Is Bill Buckhurst Net Worth?
Although Bill Buckhurst hasn’t revealed his real age, his net worth should be above $1 million.
