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Rory Kinnear
Rory Michael Kinnear, born on 17th February 1978, is an acclaimed English actor known for his versatile roles in theatre, television, and film. His prowess in acting won him multiple awards including two Olivier Awards which solidified his standing in the international theater scene. Most notably, Kinnear played the character Sir Fopling Flutter in 'The Man of Mode' in 2008, and the infamous William Shakespeare villain Iago in 'Othello' in 2014.
Beyond his theatre performances, Kinnear has assumed the character of Bill Tanner in four James Bond films, a role that brought him under global spotlight. His filmography also includes titles like 'Broken' (2012), 'The Imitation Game' (2014), 'Men' (2022), and 'Bank of Dave' (2023). On TV, he has showcased his acting skills in roles such as Michael Callow in Black Mirror, Lord Lucan in Lucan (2013), the Creature in Penny Dreadful, and Stephen in Years and Years.
Kinnear's exploration of acting extends back to his early life. Born to actor Roy Kinnear and actress Carmel Cryan, he received formal training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Kinnear's dedication to his art is evident in his theatrical roles for Mary Stuart, Hamlet, The Man of Mode, and Othello, each of which deservedly received critical acclaim. Themes of opera, drama, and tragedy feature prominently in these performances, revealing Kinnear's ability to delve deep into complex characters.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Rory Michael Kinnear
Born: Hammersmith, London, England
Citizenship: English
Birthday: February 17, 1978
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 2000-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Pandora Colin
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Movies Featuring Rory Kinnear
Peterloo
No Time to Die
Men
Bank of Dave
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Cranford: Return to Cranford
Black Mirror: The National Anthem
The Hollow Crown: Richard II
National Theatre Live: The Last of the Haussmans
Loving Miss Hatto
Southcliffe
The First Men in the Moon
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
National Theatre Live: Othello
Muse of Fire
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
Lucan
Lennon Naked
Women in Love
The Casual Vacancy
National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
Zanzibar
Guerrilla
National Theatre Live: Macbeth
Years and Years
Nothing Like a Dame
Watership Down
National Theatre Live: Young Marx
Brexit: The Uncivil War
Catherine the Great
The Second Coming
Judas
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Mansfield Park
Ridley Road
A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Mezzotint
Toxic Town
The Curse of Steptoe
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley
Wish 143
Say Nothing
All the Devils Are Here
Career Timeline
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2018
Zanzibar
Prince Rico
National Theatre Live: Macbeth
Macbeth
Nothing Like a Dame
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016
National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
Captain Macheath, aka 'Mac the Knife'
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Self - Performer
2013
National Theatre Live: Othello
Iago
Muse of Fire
Self
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
Iago
2010
The First Men in the Moon
Bedford
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Hamlet
Lennon Naked
Brian Epstein
1000
Cranford: Return to Cranford
Septimus Hanbury
Black Mirror: The National Anthem
Michael Callow
The Hollow Crown: Richard II
Southcliffe
David Whitehead
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Reverend Septimus Crisparkle
Lucan
Lord Lucan
Women in Love
Rupert Birkin
The Casual Vacancy
Barry Fairbrother
Guerrilla
Pence
Years and Years
Stephen Lyons
Watership Down
Cowslip (voice)
Catherine the Great
Nikita Ivanovich Panin
The Second Coming
Father Dillane
Ridley Road
Colin Jordan
Toxic Town
Des Collins
Say Nothing
Frank Kitson
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