Jude Law

Biography

Born 12/29/1972

Plagued with being called a heartthrob and a Golden Boy, British actor Jude Law managed to develop into a respected actor known for tackling challenging and often flawed characters. Though he struggled a bit early in his career to make a name for himself, Law finally burst onto the scene full force...
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Awards

  • In 2004, received National Board of Review Award for Best Acting Ensemble
  • In 2000, received BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • In 1997, received Evening Standard Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer

Highlights

  • In 2009, Played the title role in London's West End production of "Hamlet"; production moved to Broadway in September 2009 at the Broadhurst Theatre
  • In 2007, Joined Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman in director Wong Kar-Wai's "My Blueberry Nights"
  • In 2007, Played the role of Milo Tindle, originally played by Michael Caine in the adaptation of the 1970 Tony Award-winning play "Sleuth," directed by by Kenneth Branagh; also produced

Family & Companions

  • Sadie Frost: wife (Met in 1993, during the filming of "Shopping" (1994); previously married to singer-actor Gary Kemp with whom she has a son; married Sep. 2, 1997; mother of Law's children three children; divorced in October 2003)
  • Sienna Miller: Companion (Met while filming "Alfie" (2004) in the fall of 2003; were engaged on Christmas Day in 2005; split August 2005, after Jude publicly acknowledged that he cheated with his children's nanny; relationship was on-again off-again in 2006; announced split in November 2006, blaming "fundamental differences" for the end of their three year relationship)
  • Sadie Frost: wife (together since 1993; met during the filming of "Shopping" (1994); previously married to singer-actor Gary Kemp with whom she has a son; married on September 2, 1997; mother of Law's children; seperated in February 2003; Law's publicist quoted, "They are still married but are living in seperate houses about a block away from one another."; reunited February 2003)

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