British actor Sam Riley rose to stardom as Joy Divisions poetic lead singer Ian Curtis in the acclaimed film Control (2007), directed by Anton Coribjn, a great fan of the group and also their official photographer. Rileys talent was noticed not only to his striking resemblance to Curtis but also because he was able to sing rock songs, already being a frontman of a rock band in the early 2000s. The personification of Curtis earned him several breakthrough awards and nominations.