Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Birth Name:

Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe

Birth Place:

Dublin, Ireland

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

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

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

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