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Jonathan Rhys Meyers Biography

Birth Name:Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe

Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actor in a TV Drama for his portrayal of King Henry VIII in 'The Tudors․'
  • Got married to actress Mara Lane in 2016
  • Is the son of musician John O'Keeffe
  • Was discovered by casting agents at a pool hall in Ireland
  • Quote: "'I find actors who play nasty guys in movies are the nicest guys in real life, and the opposite then goes for heroes․'"
  • Best known for his role in "The Tudors․"
  • Is a self-taught singer and guitarist

Awards

  • 1999ALFS Award-British Newcomer of the Year: nominated
  • 2005OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
  • 2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2006IOMA-Best Actor (Miglior attore protagonista): nominated
  • 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2008IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television: winner
  • 2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: winner
  • 2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2009IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television: nominated
  • 2009Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actor of the Decade: nominated
  • 2010IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television: nominated
  • 2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television: nominated
  • 2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2017Festival Prize-Best Actor: winner
  • 2017Festival Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2018Festival Prize-Best Actor: winner