Regé-Jean Page Age, Partner & Biography

Regé-Jean Page is 38 years old. The British-Zimbabwean actor, born in London in 1988, is in a relationship with Emily Brown and is best known for playing Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in Netflix’s Bridgerton (2020). Before Bridgerton made him a global star, Page spent nearly two decades working in British theater and television, and he has since moved into Hollywood blockbusters — from the spy thriller The Gray Man (2022) to the fantasy adventure Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and the spy drama Black Bag (2025).

Regé-Jean Page Quick Facts

Full Name	Regé-Jean Page
Age	38 years old
Birthplace	London, England
Partner	Emily Brown
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Bridgerton; Roots; The Gray Man; Black Bag

Who Is Regé-Jean Page?

Regé-Jean Page is a British-Zimbabwean actor who became a household name overnight as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in the first season of Netflix’s Bridgerton (2020). His performance as the brooding duke opposite Phoebe Dynevor won him the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, a Primetime Emmy nomination and a place on the Time 100 Next list in 2021. He chose not to return for the second season, having signed only a one-series deal, and instead used the momentum to move into film.

Before Bridgerton, Page was best known in the United States for playing Chicken George in the History Channel miniseries Roots (2016) and for the Shondaland legal drama For the People (2018–2019). Since then he has played the villain Denny Carmichael in the Russo brothers’ The Gray Man (2022), the paladin Xenk in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and a spy in Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag (2025). Like fellow British leading man Theo James, Page built his career on classical training and television work before a breakout streaming role — and, like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, he has made the jump from British drama to Hollywood action films.

Regé-Jean Page’s Early Life & Background

Regé-Jean Page was born in London in 1988 to an English preacher father and a Zimbabwean nurse mother from Harare. He spent much of his childhood in Harare, Zimbabwe, before the family moved back to the United Kingdom, where he took up acting as a hobby in his teenage years. He has a brother, Tose, with whom he formed a musical duo called Tuny. He studied sound engineering at Northern Technical College, and after two years of auditioning he enrolled at the Drama Centre London, one of Britain’s most respected acting schools.

Page’s first acting role came in 2001, when he played Tanaka in the children’s series Gimme 6. He spent the next decade building a career in British theater and television, appearing in Casualty@Holby City (2005), Fresh Meat (2013) and Waterloo Road (2015), and on stage in The History Boys (2013) and The Merchant of Venice (2015). The classical training he received at Drama Centre London gave him a grounding in stage work that he has carried into his screen career — and it prepared him for the period drama that would make him famous.

Regé-Jean Page’s Career

Page’s American debut came in 2016, when he was cast as Chicken George in the History Channel’s remake of Roots, the acclaimed miniseries based on Alex Haley’s novel. The role introduced him to American audiences, and in 2017 he was cast in a supporting role in Shonda Rhimes’ legal drama For the People, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He also appeared in the unaired ABC pilot Spark and had small film roles in Mortal Engines (2018) and Sylvie’s Love (2020).

His breakthrough came in 2019, when he was cast as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in Netflix’s Bridgerton, the Regency-era romance produced by Shondaland. The series was released on Christmas Day 2020 and became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows, and Page’s performance as the brooding duke made him a global star. He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, the MTV Movie & TV Award for Breakthrough Performance and the IMDb STARmeter Breakout Star award, and he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He was also named to the Time 100 Next list in 2021. He did not return for the second season, having signed only a one-series deal and wanting to explore other opportunities.

Since Bridgerton, Page has focused on film. He played the villain Denny Carmichael in the Russo brothers’ spy thriller The Gray Man (2022), opposite Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, and became the face of Armani Code the same year. He played the paladin Xenk in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and starred in Steven Soderbergh’s spy drama Black Bag (2025). In 2026 he stars in the romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany, opposite Halle Bailey. He has also voiced characters in the animated series Castlevania and appeared in the audio drama The Sandman.

Facts About Regé-Jean Page

• He spent much of his childhood in Harare, Zimbabwe, before moving back to the United Kingdom.
• He studied sound engineering before enrolling at the Drama Centre London.
• He formed a musical duo called Tuny with his brother Tose.
• He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for Bridgerton in 2021.
• He became the face of Armani Code in 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Regé-Jean Page?

Regé-Jean Page is 38 years old. He was born in London in 1988; his exact date of birth is not publicly confirmed.

Who is Regé-Jean Page’s partner?

Regé-Jean Page’s partner is Emily Brown. They have been in a relationship since 2019.

What is Regé-Jean Page’s net worth?

No reliable published estimate of Regé-Jean Page’s net worth exists; Celebrity Net Worth does not list him.

What is Regé-Jean Page best known for?

Regé-Jean Page is best known for playing Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in Bridgerton (2020).

Is Regé-Jean Page returning to Bridgerton?

No. Regé-Jean Page signed a one-series deal for Bridgerton and did not return for season 2.

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