Henry Rowley

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Henry Rowley
Education University of Bristol
Occupation(s)Comedian
Actor
Years active2021-present
Television Robin Hood

Henry Rowley is an English comedian and actor.

Early life

Rowley is from Leicester and is the son of a therapist and a GP and the youngest of three brothers, one of whom works in accounting and the other in public relations. He studied English literature at the University of Bristol. [1] [2]

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Career

Rowley had success making comedy online, he uploaded his first TikTok video in October 2021, with some sketches receiving millions of views. His video sketches were often delivered directly to camera with his style described as mimicry and "finding the sweet spot between characterisation and caricature". His popular characters included posh characters 'Hugo' and 'Minty'. Rowley made his debut at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show Knock Knock. [2] [1] [3] He also appeared in a play that year at the Fringe entitled My Neighbours are Kinda Weird. [4]

The following year he had critical success with his tour show Just Literally, which he also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe at the Pleasance Theatre. [1] [5] [6]

In February 2025, Rowley was cast for his television acting debut as the character Will Gamewell in MGM+ historical drama series Robin Hood , filmed in Serbia, and broadcast in the November 2025, featuring in the cast including Jack Patten and Sean Bean. [7] [8] [9]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2025 Robin Hood WillRecurring role

References

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  2. 1 2 Williams, Max (7 Nov 2025). "Henry Rowley: "I didn't really know what TikTok was"". Square Mile. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  3. "Henry Rowley: The British 'posh boy' who became one of the year's breakout TikTok stars". Sky News. 17 Dec 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  4. Chappet, Marie-Claire (13 November 2024). "Introducing TikTok's comedy darling: Henry Rowley is the British-born heartthrob who is breaking the internet". Tatler. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  5. "HENRY ROWLEY ON PLAYING WILL SCARLET IN MGM+'S ROBIN HOOD". The Stardust Magazine. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  6. Wilkinson, Chiara (30 August 2024). "Henry Rowley Just Literally". Time Out. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  7. Grady, Patrick. "Harry Rowley". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  8. King, Samantha (14 August 2025). "Viral TikToker lands major role with Sean Bean after Keira Knightley impressions". OK Magazine. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2025). "'Robin Hood': Lauren McQueen Set As Marian; Lydia Peckham, TikTok Star Henry Rowley & More Also Cast". Deadline of Hollywood. Retrieved 11 Nov 2025.