Jude Law
David Jude Heyworth Law, born on December 29, 1972, is a prominent English actor celebrated for his diverse range of performances. He embarked on his artistic journey in the theater, gradually transitioning to smaller roles in British television and films. Law achieved global fame with his captivating performance in Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), earning him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and an Academy Award nomination in the same category.
His career continued to flourish with standout performances in notable films such as Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition (2002), and Minghella's Cold Mountain (2003), the latter of which garnered him additional Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. Law also starred in the acclaimed dramas Closer (2004) and the romantic comedy The Holiday (2006). He portrayed Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes series (2009 and 2011), a young Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts franchise (2018 and 2022), and Yon-Rogg in Captain Marvel (2019), all contributing to his impressive box office success.
Beyond film, Law has graced the stages of West End and Broadway, appearing in productions such as Les Parents Terribles (1994), Hamlet (2010), and Anna Christie (2011), earning him two Tony Award nominations. His artistic contributions have been recognized by the French government, which honored him with the Honorary César and knighted him in the Order of Arts and Letters.
Filmography
Bent
Rise of the Guardians
Captain Marvel
Presence of Mind
Love, Honour and Obey
Vox Lux
Contagion (2011)
Music from Another Room
Peter Pan & Wendy
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Genius (2016)
The Nest (2020)
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Wilde
Black Sea
Repo Men
Punchdrunk: Behind the Mask
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Spy
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Side Effects
Alfie (2004)
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Anna Karenina (2012)
Firebrand
Rage (2009)
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Sleuth (2007)
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Road to Perdition
A Rainy Day in New York
The Third Day
The New Pope
Black Rabbit
Neo Yokio
The Young Pope