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| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | |
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 Meyers at London premiere of Mission: Impossible 3, 25 April 2006 |
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| Born | Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe 27 July 1977 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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Biography
Early life
Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Francis O’Keeffe in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Geraldine Meyers and John O'Keeffe, who was a musician. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. [4][5] His stage name is derived from his mother's maiden name, Meyers.
Rhys Meyers was born with a serious heart problem and was baptized shortly after his birth, as it was feared he would not survive long enough for a traditional baptism ceremony. In Christianity, baptism ( Greek, "immersing" "performing Ablutions " is the ritual act with the use of water by which one is admitted He spent the first few months of his life in hospital. Meyers still lives in County Cork, Ireland where his family moved when he was a few months old. County Cork (Contae Chorcaí is the most southerly and the largest of the modern counties of Ireland. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. He has three younger brothers named Jamie, Alan and Paul.
When Rhys Meyers was three years old, his parents separated. His mother raised Jonathan and his brother Alan, while his other two brothers went to live at their grandmother's house with their father. They had spoken every day for several years.
Career
Rhys Meyers was expelled from the North Monastery Secondary School at age 16, and spent much of his time hanging out in pool halls namely the Victoria Sporting Club on Patricks Quay and the Coliseum Leisure Centre on McCurtain Street. A billiard[s], pool or snooker hall (or parlo[u]r or room) (sometimes written poolhall, snookerhall Casting agents looking for Irish boys to appear in War of the Buttons spotted Rhys Meyers at a Cork pool hall, the Victoria Sporting Club, and invited him to audition. War of the Buttons is a 1994 Irish film directed by John Roberts, about two rival kid gangs in Ireland the Ballys (poor and the Carricks (rich Cork (Corcaigh is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland 's third most populous city after Dublin and Belfast Although he was passed over for War of the Buttons, the casting agents encouraged him to pursue a career in acting. War of the Buttons is a 1994 Irish film directed by John Roberts, about two rival kid gangs in Ireland the Ballys (poor and the Carricks (rich His first film role came soon afterward, in A Man of No Importance (1994). In 1996 he appeared in Michael Collins, as Collins' assassin. Michael Collins a 1996 Biopic about Michael Collins, the Irish patriot and Revolutionary who died in the Michael John ("Mick" Collins (Mícheál Seán Ó Coileáin 16 October 1890 &ndash 22 August 1922 was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for
Rhys Meyers has starred in television series including Gormenghast (2000) and in the CBS 4-hour mini-series Elvis (2005) as Elvis Presley alongside Rose McGowan as Ann-Margret. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Elvis is an Award -winning 2005 CBS Mini-series. It was written by Patrick Sheane Duncan and directed by James Steven Sadwith Rose Arianna McGowan (born September 5 1973) is an Italian -born American actress best known for her role as Paige Matthews in The WB Ann-Margret (born April 28 1941 is a Swedish -born American actress singer The latter earned him an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe win[6]. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner He is currently starring in the Showtime series The Tudors (2007) as young King Henry VIII. The Tudors is a historical fiction Television series created and entirely written by British screenwriter Michael Hirst. A king is a male Monarch, or a Head of state, who may or may not depending on the style of government of a nation exercise monarchal powers over a territory usually Henry VIII (28 June 1491 &ndash 28 January 1547 was King of England and Lord of Ireland, later King of Ireland and claimant to the Kingdom of He was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Drama in 2007 for the role. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner 1968: Martin Landau, Mission Impossible 1971: Peter Graves, Mission Impossible 65th Golden [7]
His film roles range from a David Bowie-inspired glam rock star in Velvet Goldmine (1998) to a dedicated girls' football coach in Bend It Like Beckham (2002). David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. Glam rock (also known as glitter rock) is a sub-genre of Rock music that developed in the UK in the post- Hippie early 1970s which was "performed by Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 film directed and co-written by Todd Haynes. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Bend It Like Beckham He appeared in Vanity Fair (2004) alongside Reese Witherspoon. William Makepeace Thackeray 's novel Vanity Fair ( 1847 - 1848) has been the subject of numerous television and film adaptations In 2005, Rhys Meyers starred in Woody Allen's film Match Point, for which he received a Chopard Trophy at the Cannes Film Festival. Woody Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg; December 1 1935 is an American Film director, Writer, Actor, Comedian, and Match Point is a 2005 film written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer The Cannes Film Festival (le Festival de Cannes founded in 1946 is one of the world's oldest most influential and prestigious Film festivals alongside Venice, In 2006, he appeared in Mission: Impossible III. Mission Impossible III (abbreviated MiIII) is the third 2006 Action film based on the spy-themed television series Mission Other projects include August Rush (2007) and "The Children of Huang Shi" (2007). August Rush is a 2007 Drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and written by Paul Castro, Nick Castle, and James V He is rumored to be appearing in Danny Glover's Haitian epic Toussaint (2008). Danny Lebern Glover (born July 22 1946 is an American Actor, Film director, and Political activist. Haiti ( English: ˈheɪ·tiː or haɪ·ˈjiː·tiː French Haïti a·i·ti Haitian Creole: He is also signed on to star as Lee Falk's comic strip hero Mandrake the Magician in an upcoming movie directed by Chuck Russell, but is confirmed to star in Shelter along with Julianne Moore for an expected 2009 release. Leon Harrison Gross, more known by the alias of Lee Falk ( April 28, 1911 - March 13, 1999) was an American writer Mandrake the Magician is a US Comic strip created in 1934 by Lee Falk (also creator of The Phantom) and mainly appearing Chuck Russell (born August 6, 1952) is an American Film director, Film producer and Actor. Julianne Moore (born December 3 1960 is an Academy - and BAFTA -nominated and Emmy - and Golden Globe -winning American Actress
Rhys Meyers also has experience as a singer. He did much of his own singing in the role of rock star Brian Slade in Velvet Goldmine, although some of these songs were replaced on the CD release of the soundtrack with alternate tracks by better-known vocalists. Rhys Meyers also sings briefly in the TV miniseries version of The Magnificent Ambersons. The Magnificent Ambersons is a American Drama film written and directed by Orson Welles. His singing voice is also featured in his film August Rush and on the film's soundtrack on songs "Break," "Moondance," "This Time" and "Something Inside. "
Rhys Meyers was chosen as the face for the Versace men's collection of Autumn/Winter 2006 and Spring 2007, and he has also been the face of the Hugo Boss men's fragrance range since 2005. Gianni Versace SpA (ˈdʒɑnːi verˈsatʃe usually referred to as Versace, is an Italian clothier founded by Gianni Versace in 1978 Hugo Boss AG is a Fashion house based in Metzingen, Germany, that specializes in high-end menswear apparel He is signed to Independent Models in London. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
Personal life
Rhys Meyers has been romantically linked to several actresses in the past, including his Velvet Goldmine co-star Toni Collette, Rachael Leigh Cook, Irish model Glenda Gilson,[8] and Estella Warren. Antonia "Toni" Collette (born 1 November 1972 is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe -nominated Australian actress and Musician Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4 1979 is an American actress Glenda Gilson (born 1 November 1980 is an Irish model and Television Presenter from Castleknock,Dublin best known for once Estella Dawn Warren (born December 23, 1978) is a Canadian actress, former fashion model, and a former synchronized swimmer He and co-star Scarlett Johansson both denied persistent rumors of romantic involvement while working on Match Point. Scarlett I Johansson (born November 22 1984 is an actress and Singer, of dual American and Danish citizenship Match Point is a 2005 film written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer His engagement to Dublin socialite/model and university student Cha Cha Seigne ended in separation in 2003.
In 2004, Rhys Meyers met Reena Hammer, London-based student and heiress to mother Ruby Hammer's cosmetics line (Ruby & Millie) and father George Hammer, owner of Urban Retreat Spa at Harrods. The relationship has been on and off through the years with frequent rumors of engagements. Ms. Hammer is often by his side for premieres, events, and at the November 2007 funeral of Jonathan's mother. They were most recently seen attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, in New York on Monday, May 5, 2008 together[9]. It is now rumored that he is dating The Tudors co-star Natalie Dormer. The Tudors is a historical fiction Television series created and entirely written by British screenwriter Michael Hirst. Natalie Dormer (born 11 February 1982 in Reading Berkshire, England, UK) is an English actress
In January 2007, Rhys Meyers checked into an undisclosed rehab facility seeking treatment for alcohol abuse. On 24 April 2007, the Associated Press reported that Rhys Meyers returned to treatment. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The actor's representative Meredith O'Sullivan confirmed the news to People magazine citing his need to take a break from his busy schedule in order to maintain sobriety. [10] On Sunday 18 November 2007 Rhys Meyers was arrested in Dublin Airport and charged with being drunk and in breach of the peace. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He was later released on bail to appear at the Dublin District Court on 5 December 2007. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [11] He was in Dublin to promote his new movie August Rush on the Irish television programme Tubridy Tonight. Format Tubridy Tonight is the current Talk show in RTÉ One's Saturday night slot having succeeded Kenny Live upon its The charges were later dropped.
On November 20, 2007, the actor's mother, Geraldine Meyers-O'Keeffe, died after being admitted to the Mercy Hospital in Cork. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. She was 50 years old. [12] He now lives in Nichols Canyon in Los Angeles. Nichols Canyon is an area in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles County, California.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | A Man of No Importance | First young man | |
| 1996 | The Killer Tongue | Rudolph | |
| The Disappearance of Finbar | Finbar Flynn | ||
| Michael Collins | Collins' assassin | ||
| Samson and Delilah | Sansone a 14 anni | TV film | |
| 1997 | The Maker | Josh Minnell | |
| Telling Lies in America | Kevin Boyle | ||
| 1998 | Velvet Goldmine | Brian Slade | |
| The Governess | Henry Cavendish | ||
| B. A Man of No Importance is a 1994 comedy Drama film directed by Suri Krishnamma and starring Albert Finney. Michael Collins a 1996 Biopic about Michael Collins, the Irish patriot and Revolutionary who died in the Samson and Delilah is a German / Italian / American telefilm that premiered on TNT on December 8, 1996. Telling Lies in America is a 1997 Drama film directed by Guy Ferland. Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 film directed and co-written by Todd Haynes. The Governess is a 1998 British period Drama film written and directed by Sandra Goldbacher Monkey | Bruno | ||
| The Tribe | Adam | ||
| 1999 | The Loss of Sexual Innocence | Nic, aged 16 | |
| Ride with the Devil | Pitt Mackeson | ||
| Titus | Chiron | ||
| 2000 | Gormenghast | Steerpike | |
| 2001 | Prozac Nation | Noah | |
| Tangled | Alan Hammond | ||
| Happy Now | Mark Wraith | ||
| 2002 | The Magnificent Ambersons | George Amberson Minafer | |
| Bend It Like Beckham | Joe | ||
| 2003 | The Tesseract | Sean | |
| Octane | The Father | ||
| I'll Sleep When I'm Dead | Davey | ||
| The Emperor's Wife | Chamberlain | ||
| The Lion in Winter | Philip | ||
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | George Osborne | |
| Alexander | Cassander | ||
| 2005 | Elvis | Elvis Presley | |
| Match Point | Chris Wilton | ||
| 2006 | Mission: Impossible III | Declan | |
| 2007-Present | The Tudors | King Henry VIII | |
| 2007 | August Rush | Louis Connelly | |
| 2008 | The Children of Huang Shi | George Hogg | |
| 2009 | Shelter | Adam | filming |
| Toussaint | TBA | pre-production | |
| Mandrake | Leon Mandrake | pre-production |
Awards and nominations
Emmy Awards
- Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie (2005), Elvis
Golden Globe Awards
- Won: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (2006), Elvis[6]
- Nominated: Best Actor in a Television Series (2008), The Tudors[7]
Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTA)
- Won: Best Lead Actor - Television (2008), The Tudors
Other awards
- Nominated: London Film Critics Circle Awards, British Newcomer of the Year (1998), Velvet Goldmine, The Disappearance of Finbar, The Governess
- Won: Venice International Television Festival, Canal Grande Award for the Best Young Promising Actor (2002), The Magnificent Ambersons
- Won: Chopard Trophy, Outstanding Newcomer (2005), Match Point
- Won: Satellite Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television (2005), The Tudors
- Won: GQ UK Men of the Year Awards, Lab Series Man of the Year (2006)
References
- ^ Corliss, Mary. The Tribe is a 1998 television film written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff, and starring Joely Richardson, Jeremy Northam, and The Loss of Sexual Innocence is a 1999 film written and directed by Mike Figgis. Ride with the Devil is a 1999 American Civil War drama directed by Ang Lee. Titus is a 1999 film adaptation of Shakespeare 's revenge tragedy Titus Andronicus, about the downfall of a Roman general Prozac Nation is the name of an Independent film starring Christina Ricci based on an autobiography of the same name by Elizabeth Wurtzel The Magnificent Ambersons is a American Drama film written and directed by Orson Welles. Bend It Like Beckham The Tesseract, is a 2003 Drama film starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Octane (aka Pulse in the United States) is a 2003 film by Marcus Adams. The Lion in Winter is a 2003 made-for-television Remake of the 1968 film. William Makepeace Thackeray 's novel Vanity Fair ( 1847 - 1848) has been the subject of numerous television and film adaptations Alexander is a 2004 Epic film, based on the life of Alexander the Great. Cassander ( Greek: Κάσσανδρος, Kassandros; ca 350 - 297 BC King of Macedon (305 - 297 BC was a son of Antipater Elvis is an Award -winning 2005 CBS Mini-series. It was written by Patrick Sheane Duncan and directed by James Steven Sadwith Match Point is a 2005 film written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer Mission Impossible III (abbreviated MiIII) is the third 2006 Action film based on the spy-themed television series Mission The Tudors is a historical fiction Television series created and entirely written by British screenwriter Michael Hirst. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 &ndash 28 January 1547 was King of England and Lord of Ireland, later King of Ireland and claimant to the Kingdom of August Rush is a 2007 Drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and written by Paul Castro, Nick Castle, and James V The Children of Huang Shi ( Chinese: 黄石的孩子 Working title: The Bitter Sea, also known as Escape from Huang Shi and Children This is a list of winners of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie. Elvis is an Award -winning 2005 CBS Mini-series. It was written by Patrick Sheane Duncan and directed by James Steven Sadwith Best Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television For the main article see Golden Globe Award. Elvis is an Award -winning 2005 CBS Mini-series. It was written by Patrick Sheane Duncan and directed by James Steven Sadwith 1968: Martin Landau, Mission Impossible 1971: Peter Graves, Mission Impossible The Tudors is a historical fiction Television series created and entirely written by British screenwriter Michael Hirst. The Tudors is a historical fiction Television series created and entirely written by British screenwriter Michael Hirst. The London Film Critics' Circle is the name by which the Film Section of the The Critics' Circle is known internationally Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 film directed and co-written by Todd Haynes. The Governess is a 1998 British period Drama film written and directed by Sandra Goldbacher The Magnificent Ambersons is a American Drama film written and directed by Orson Welles. Match Point is a 2005 film written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy. The Tudors is a historical fiction Television series created and entirely written by British screenwriter Michael Hirst. GQ (originally Gentlemen's Quarterly) is a monthly men's Magazine focusing upon Fashion, style and culture for men through articles "Cannes Diary II: Killing With Comedy", Time Magazine, 12 May 2005. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 10 April 2008. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Monroe, Justin. "Reign Man", Complex, October 2007. Accessed 10 April 2008. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Wolf, Matt. "Earning an 'A' for Androgyny on the Screen", New York Times, 13 September 1998. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Accessed 10 April 2008. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Film Reference.com.
- ^ Meyers biography. Yahoo! movies.
- ^ a b "2006 Golden Globe Awards Nominations & Winners", HFPA. org, January 2006. Accessed 14 April 2008. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ a b "2008 Golden Globe Awards Nominations & Winners", HFPA. org, January 2008. Accessed 14 April 2008. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Ily, Chrissy. King Henry the sexy! Jonathan Rhys Meyers on how he brought a lusty monarch to life. Daily Mail. 19 October 2007
- ^ M&C News. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "In photos: 'Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy Costume Institute Gala'", Monsters & Critics, 12 May 2005. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 20 May 2008
- ^ Jonathan Rhys Meyers checks into rehab. RTE. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ie 24 April 2007. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Actor Rhys Meyers arrested at Dublin airport RTÉ. ie/News 18 November 2007. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Rhys Meyers mourns mother's death. BBC News. 21 November 2007. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television 2006 for Elvis |
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