Rupert Friend

Birth Name:

Rupert William Anthony Friend

Birth Place:

Oxfordshire, England

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

Won the 2005 Golden Satellite Award for Outstanding New Talent
Was nominated for the 2013 British Independent Film Award for best supporting actor
Trained in acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts
Got married to actress and athlete Aimee Mullins in 2016
Became interested in acting at a young age after seeing the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade․"
Quote: "[On acting] "I wouldn’t call it a job․ If it’s a job for you then you’re probably in the wrong profession․ It’s like playing dress-up․ It’s like make-believe․ It’s like you’re suddenly given the key to the doors of these fantastical worlds․ And, by the way, you’re going to get paid to do it․""
Well known for his role in period pieces, such as "The Young Victoria․"

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