Rufus Sewell

Birth Name:

Rufus Frederick Sewell

Birth Place:

Twickenham, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor

Won the Critics Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor in 2007
Studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London
Son of animator William Sewell
Got his big break when he was cast in a play directed by actress Judi Dench and an agent spotted him at the production
Quote: "My career has suddenly started to be the one that I'd always wanted, not in terms of level of success, but in terms of - and this is what I've been banging on about - playing different parts in different media․"
Quote: "I think the only thing I've got going for me as an actor specifically is the fact that I can change․"
Frequently takes on the role of characters born to nobility
Narrator for 11 books for the "James Bond" series
Played the role of Ethics Man in the 2013 radio drama "Darkside," based on the Pink Floyd album "The Dark Side of the Moon․"

1999OFTA Film Award - Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Actor:Nominated
2001Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Wipeout:Nominated
2001Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Fight Scene:Nominated
2001Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Sleazebag:Nominated
2006BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2011Dagger - Best Leading Actor:Nominated
2013OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor in a Drama TV Series:Nominated
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2022CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
2024Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor - Television:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Drama Series:Nominated
2024Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2025Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2025Critics Choice Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated

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