Louis Partridge

Louis Patrick James Partridge (born 3 June 2003) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor, and had minor roles in the fantasy films Pan (2015) and Paddington 2 (2017). He portrayed Piero de' Medici in the historical drama series Medici (2019), and had his breakthrough with the Netflix mystery film Enola Holmes (2020) and its 2022 sequel. Partridge has since portrayed Sid Vicious in the FX miniseries Pistol (2022) and starred in Alfonso Cuarón's thriller series Disclaimer (2024), as well as the historical drama series House of Guinness (2025).

Early and personal life

Partridge was born on 3 June 2003 in Wandsworth, London, to James and Liz Partridge. He has an older sister, Issie, and a younger sister, Millie.

Partridge attended Dulwich Preparatory School, an all-boys' private school in south east London, and played rugby with Battersea Ironsides Sports Club. He then went to secondary school at Alleyn's School, a co-educational private school in Dulwich, where he was a member of Tyson's House. He completed his A Levels in 2021 with As in French, English, and Film Studies.

In October 2023, it was reported that Partridge was in a relationship with American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. As of late 2025, the couple have reportedly split up.

Career

Partridge made his acting debut in a 2014 short film Beneath Water. Partridge also appeared as an extra in Emil and the Detectives at the National Theatre alongside other child actors Seb Sargent and Lucy Hutchinson, a rehearsal attended by Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. Partridge was one of the England mascots at the 2015 Rugby World Cup game against Wales, held at Twickenham Stadium.