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Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Biography

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Birth Name: Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/27/1977, Leo
Profession: Actor

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers Fast Facts:

Expelled from school for setting a science lab on fire.
Discovered at 16 by a casting agent who met him in a pool hall in Cork, Ireland.
First acting job was in a soup commercial.
Favorite actors are Peter O'Toole, Richard Harris and Richard Burton.
Became a celebrity ambassador for the Hope Foundation in 2008.
Struggles with alcohol abuse and has been in and out of rehab since 2005.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Relationships:
Geraldine Myers - Mother
John O'Keeffe - Father
Paul O'Keeffe - Brother
Alan O'Keeffe - Brother
Jamie O'Keeffe - Brother
Reena Hammer - Significant Other
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Awards:
2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
2006 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee

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