Thomas Francis Michael Ackerley (born 13 June 1990) is an English producer, former actor, and former assistant director. He co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment with his wife Margot Robbie. Together they have produced several films such as I, Tonya (2017), Terminal (2018), Promising Young Woman (2020), Barbie (2023), My Old Ass (2024), and Borderline (2025). For Barbie, he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards. Ackerley also served as an executive producer on Saltburn (2023) and Wuthering Heights (2026), both directed by Emerald Fennell.
Early life Ackerley was born the youngest of three boys (with two brothers) in June, 1990 in Surrey. He attended St George's College, Weybridge, before moving to Godalming College.
Career Ackerley began his film career as an extra in the first three installments of the Harry Potter film series. After taking a break from films, he returned to the industry as a production runner for films such as Gambit (2012) and Rush (2013). From 2012 till 2016, he also worked as an assistant director for various television series and films, including Pride, Suite Française, The Two Faces of January (all released in 2014) and Macbeth (2015).
In 2014, Ackerley and his future wife Margot Robbie, alongside friends Sophia Kerr and Josey McNamara, co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment. The company has produced films including I, Tonya (2017), Promising Young Woman (2020) and Barbie (2023).
Personal life Ackerley met Australian actress Margot Robbie on the set of Suite Française in 2013, the two began dating the following year. They married in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, New South Wales, in December 2016. In August 2024, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child, and Robbie gave birth to a son. As of 2025, they live in Los Angeles.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneStudentExtra2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban2011The HourFloor runner4 episodesTinker Tailor Soldier SpyCrowdrunnerBig Fat Gypsy GangsterFloor runner2012Now Is GoodPlayhouse PresentsThird assistant director Episode: "King of the Teds"GambitFloor runner2013TranceSet production assistantRush Runner: daily crewThe Last Days on Mars Third assistant directorThe BorderlandsFirst assistant director2014The Two Faces of JanuaryThird assistant directorDa Vinci's Demons2 episodesPrideEverlySecond assistant director2015Suite FrançaiseThird assistant directorAmerican OdysseyFootage shot in MoroccoYussef is ComplicatedShort filmSpooks: The Greater GoodMacbethAdditional third assistant director2016GrimsbySecond assistant director2017I, TonyaProducer2018Terminal2019Dreamland2020Promising Young Woman2021The Humming of the BeastShort filmMaidExecutive producerMiniseries2022Mike2023 BarbieProducer Boston Strangler SaltburnExecutive producer2024 My Old Ass Producer2025Borderline2026Wuthering HeightsEverybody Wants to Fuck Me2027Untitled Ocean's Eleven prequel Big Thunder Mountain RailroadNasty
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