Jude Law
December 29, 1972
Current Role
Law starred as the tile role in Hamlet at the Wyndham's Theatre (2009), which also ran at Elsinore Castle in Denmark (25 - 30 August 2009) and transferred to the Broadhurst Theatre in New York September (2009).Early Life
Law was born in Lewisham, South London 1972. He was educated at the John Ball Primary School and was then educated at Kidbrooke School. However, unhappy at the comprehensive, Jude was moved to Alleyn's private school in Dulwich.Law joined the National Youth Music Theatre in 1987 and went on to star in various roles in the Edinburgh Fringe production of Ragged Child.Career Highlights
Law has starred in many films including Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas in the film biopic Wilde (1997) starring Stephen Fry. He has also landed roles in The Talented Mr Ripley (1999), Cold Mountain (2003), Alfie (2004) and The Holiday (2006).Interesting Facts
- Always committed to the authenticity of a role, Jude learned to play the saxophone for his part in The Talented Mr Ripley and ballet dancing for his part in AI: Artifical Intelligence.
- Jude is the face of the fragrance Homme Sport by Dior.
- Jude's sister Natasha lives in London and is a well-regarded photographer, artist and illustrator.
Awards
- Awarded Best Performance BAFTA in 2000 for The Talented Mr Ripley.
- Awarded the Evening Standard Newcomer Prize in 1997 for Wilde.
- In 2007, Jude was named Film Actor of the Year at the Variety Club Showbiz Awards.
