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Tom Ackerley

Tom Ackerley is an English film producer, former actor, and former assistant director.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tom Ackerley is an English film producer, former actor, and former assistant director. He is best known as the co-founder of LuckyChap Entertainment with his wife, actor Margot Robbie, and for producing films including *I, Tonya*, *Promising Young Woman*, and *Barbie*.

Early life and career

Tom Ackerley was born in Surrey, England, in 1990. He worked in film as an assistant director and actor before moving into producing.

LuckyChap Entertainment

Ackerley co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment with Margot Robbie and collaborators in 2014. The company has produced a number of high-profile films and television projects.

Marriage to Margot Robbie

Ackerley and Robbie married in December 2016 in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia. Their relationship has generally been kept out of the public eye.

Producing work

Ackerley is associated with films such as *I, Tonya*, *Promising Young Woman*, *Barbie*, and later projects including *Saltburn* and *Wuthering Heights*. He has also served as an executive producer on these projects.

Key facts

  • Ackerley is an English producer who previously worked as an actor and assistant director.
  • He co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment with Margot Robbie and other collaborators.
  • He married Margot Robbie in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia, in December 2016.
  • The couple have produced several films together, including *I, Tonya*, *Promising Young Woman*, and *Barbie*.
  • Ackerley has also served as an executive producer on projects including *Saltburn* and *Wuthering Heights*.
  • He and Robbie welcomed their first child, a son, in 2024.
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Canadian context

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are internationally known in film circles, including in Canada, where their productions and star-driven releases receive significant theatrical and streaming attention.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Ackerley?
Tom Ackerley is an English film producer and former assistant director best known for co-founding LuckyChap Entertainment with Margot Robbie.
Is Tom Ackerley married to Margot Robbie?
Yes. They married in December 2016 in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia.
What is LuckyChap Entertainment?
LuckyChap Entertainment is a production company co-founded by Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie in 2014.
What films has Tom Ackerley produced?
He has been involved in producing projects including *I, Tonya*, *Promising Young Woman*, *Barbie*, *Saltburn*, and *Wuthering Heights*.
Do Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie have children?
Yes. They welcomed their first child, a son, in 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ackerley
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, spouse, marriage date, and production credits.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3943537/
    Supports: Born in June 1990, producer and assistant director credits, marriage to Margot Robbie, and child.
  3. Today — https://www.today.com/popculture/margot-robbie-husband-tom-ackerley-rcna259791
    Supports: LuckyChap co-founding, relationship timeline, marriage, and first child.
  4. People — https://www.people.com/margot-robbie-husband-tom-ackerley-step-out-together-at-wuthering-heights-premiere-11895019
    Supports: Joint producing work, marriage, and first child.