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Jim Sturgess Biography

Birth Name:James Anthony Sturgess

Birth Place:London, England

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Won the 2010 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award for Best Actor
  • Graduated from the University of Salford in 1999
  • Once worked as a pot washer before becoming an actor
  • Best known for his role in the film "Across the Universe․"
  • Performs in the band Tragic Toys with musician Mickey O'Brien
  • Was considered for the lead role in the 2012 Spider-man reboot
  • Has played drums with the bands Dilated Spies and Saint Faith

Awards

  • 2008Special Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout Male: nominated
  • 2010International Fantasy Film Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2013CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
  • 2016National Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance in a Film: nominated