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Jeremy Irons
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Jeremy Irons Biography
Birth Name:
Jeremy John Irons
Birth Place:
Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
09/19/1948, Virgo
Profession:
Actor
Dashing, handsome and sexually ambiguous, this stage-trained Brit appeared in myriad theater productions and TV shows in his homeland before making a splash stateside in the imported BBC miniseries
Brideshead Revisited
. As the narrator of this saga of two very close Oxford friends, Irons showcased his plumy timbre and palpable sex appeal. Hollywood quickly came calling and cast him in another romantic tale,
The French Lieutenant's Woman
, opposite Meryl Streep. During the '80s, he essayed offbeat roles in a diverse roster of films but took time out to return to the stage, notably opposite Glenn Close in
The Real Thing
on Broadway, which snagged Tony Awards for both actors in 1984. Six years later, the two reteamed for what would prove to be Irons' true breakthrough,
Reversal of Fortune
, based on the real-life case of lothario Claus von Bulow, who was accused of murdering his troubled society wife, Sunny. Irons took home a Golden Globe and an Oscar for his chilling yet charming performance. Throughout the '90s, Irons alternated between the stage and the screen, although his attempts to tackle mainstream box-office fare were usually unsuccessful (
Die Hard with a Vengeance, Dungeons & Dragons
,
Kingdom of Heaven
) save for his villainous vocal turn in the animated blockbuster
The Lion King
. However he continued to shine in art-house films and TV-movies, such as his supporting turn as a royal lover in the 2006 TV biopic
Elizabeth I
, which earned him Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Awards. While rumors have always circulated that his longtime marriage to celebrated Irish actress Sinead Cusack is an open one, the couple remains together with their two sons, and have even collaborated on a number of projects.
Jeremy Irons Fast Facts:
While performing in the '70s rock musical
Godspell
on London's West End, he met his second wife, Irish actress Sinead Cusack. She was starring in a show across the way. The two went on to appear together in a number of projects, including 1992's
Waterland
(in which they played spouses) and 1996's
Stealing Beauty
.
Was a regular on the British children's program
Playaway
.
Directed the music video for Carly Simon's 1985 single "Tired of Being Blonde."
Named Best Actor in 1988 by the New York Film Critics Circle for his performance as twin doctors in
Dead Ringers
.
At the 1991 Tony Awards, he was one of the first public figures to appear wearing a red ribbon for AIDS awareness.
Jeremy Irons Relationships:
Barbara Anne Sharpe - Mother
Julie Hallam - Ex-wife
Maximilian Paul Irons - Son
Paul Dugan Irons - Father
Samuel Irons - Son
Sinead Cusack - Wife
Jeremy Irons Awards:
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - Winner
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
2007 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1990 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
1984 Tony: Actor (Play) - Winner
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
2010 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
College:
Bristol Old Vic Theater School, Bristol, England (1968)
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