Jude Law Fast Facts:Named after both the Beatles song "Hey Jude" and the title character in Thomas Hardy's novel
Jude the Obscure.
- Dropped out of school at age 17 to appear in the series Families.
- Roomed with Ewan McGregor for several years when they were both starting out as actors.
- Mentioned in the title of the song "Jude Law and a Semester Abroad" by the band Brand New.
- Has a tattoo on his left arm that says "You came along to turn everyone on, sexy Sadie," a reference to his ex-wife, from the Beatles song "Sexy Sadie."
- In 2007, received Honorary César and was named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts by the French government.
- In 2009, returned to the London stage to play the title role of Hamlet; his previous London stage performances include Dr. Faustus and 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore. Hamlet moved to New York later that year, and Law's performance earned him a Critics' Circle Theatre award and a Tony nomination.
- Supports animal rights, UNICEF and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
- Jude Law Relationships:
- Natasha Law - Sister
- Sadie Frost - Ex-wife
- Rudy Indiana Otis Law - Son
- Sienna Miller - Ex-fiancée
- Iris Law - Daughter
- Maggie Law - Mother
- Peter Law - Father
- Rafferty Law - Son
- Samantha Burke - Ex-significant Other
- Sophia - Daughter
- Jude Law Awards:
- 2004 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
- 2000 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
- 2002 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
- 2003 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
- 1999 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
- 1995 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Nominee
- 2010 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
- 2003 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
- 1999 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Winner
- 2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee