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Jude Law

David Jude Heyworth Law, known as Jude Law, is a distinguished English actor. His impressive acting career journey began in theatre before he secured minor roles in various UK television productions and feature films. His breakthrough performance came from his role in Anthony Minghella's film The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) which earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, as well as an Academy Award nomination. Law continued to find both critical and commercial success in subsequent films like A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Road to Perdition (2002), and Cold Mountain (2003), the last of which earned him Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. His most successful roles include his portrayal of Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and its sequel in 2011, a young Albus Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) and its sequel (2022), and Yon-Rogg in Captain Marvel (2019). Alongside his film career, Law has also flourished in theatre, having performed in several West End and Broadway productions which have earned him two Tony Award nominations. He was also honored with the Honorary César and was knighted by the French government. Law was born on 29 December 1972 in the Lewisham district of London.

66 movies
7 nominations

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: David Jude Heyworth Law

Born: London, England

Citizenship: United Kingdom

Birthday: December 29, 1972

Occupations: Actor

Years Active: 1987-present

Children: 7

Spouses: Sadie Frost, Phillipa Coan

Awards and Nominations Received by Jude Law

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76th Academy Awards 2004

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Cold Mountain

57th British Academy Film Awards 2004

Nomination

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Cold Mountain

61st Golden Globe Awards 2004

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Cold Mountain

58th Golden Globe Awards 2001

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

72nd Academy Awards 2000

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

The Talented Mr. Ripley

53rd British Academy Film Awards 2000

Win

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

The Talented Mr. Ripley

57th Golden Globe Awards 2000

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Career Timeline

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