Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes as a young Will Shakespeare in Shakespeare In Love

Biography

Born 05/27/1970

Despite the long shadow cast by his older brother, Ralph Fiennes, actor Joseph Fiennes carved out a comfortable niche in compelling independent and foreign features. Like many actors from England, Fiennes studied theatre – particularly Shakespeare – where he delved into the finer nuances of his...
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Awards

  • In 1999, received MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss
  • In 1998, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Breakthrough Performer
  • In 1998, received The Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture

Highlights

  • In 2007, Portrayed James Gregory, Mandela's censor officer and prison guard in "Goodbye Bafana" based on the book by Gregory titled Goodbye Bafana: Nelson Mandela, My Prisoner, My Friend
  • In 2006, Played a gay schizophrenic in the film adaptation of the Augusten Burroughs book, "Running With Scissors"
  • In 2004, Starred in "The Merchant of Venice" a Shakespearian adaptation, set in 16th century Venice

Family & Companions

  • Catherine McCormack: dated in summer 1999
  • Fiona Jolly: dating as of 2001
  • Naomi Campbell: reportedly involved in 2000

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