Jude Law
British actor Jude Law has appeared in such films as The Holiday, with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz, and Sleuth, with Michael Caine.
Law was reportedly romantically linked to 20-year-old model Lily Cole in July of 2008.1
Fast Facts:
- Born: December 29, 1972
- Birth place: Lewisham, London, England
- Full name: David Jude Law
- Spouse: Sadie Frost, 1997-2003
- Notable performances: Gattaca, Road to Perdition; Cold Mountain; The Talented Mr. Ripley
- People Magazine's 2004 "Sexiest Man Alive"
- Was once engaged to Sienna Miller
Career Highlights
Law began his career at the age of 15 when he began performing with Britain's National Youth Music Theatre.
After appearing in a number of plays and films, Law got his big break for his portrayal of Oscar Wilde in the biopic Wilde. He moved to Hollywood after this success, where he was offered roles in films such as Gattaca, Road to Perdition, Closer, Cold Mountain and The Talented Mr. Ripley', Cold Mountain and The Talented Mr. Ripley, both directed by the late Anthony Minghella, earned Law two Academy Award nominations, one for a supporting role and one for a lead role.
Law is set to star in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which releases in 2009. He is also scheduled to appear as Hamlet in Kenneth Brannagh's stage production of William Shakespeare's play.
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