Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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Biography

Recent Role:
King Henry VIII on The Tudors
Gender:
Male
Born:
7-27-1977
Birthplace:
Dublin, Ireland
Birth Name:
Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe
AKA:
Jonathan Rhys-Myer, Jonathan Rhys Myers, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
Jonathan was born in Dublin, Ireland on 27 July, 1977. When the actor was almost a year old, his family moved to County Cork, Ireland. When Jonathan was three years old, his father left and his mother had to take care of Jonathan and his 3 younger brothers.

Jonathan had an eventful childhood. He spent some time in an orphanage and at age 16, he was expelled from school. He was quite happy not to have to go to school any more and spent some of his time in a local pool hall. This is where he was discovered by Hubbard Casting. They were on the lookout for talent to appear in the

… More David Puttnam production of "War of the Buttons" (1994) and asked Jonathan to audition. After auditioning for three days, he still did not get the part and Jonathan was ready to give up his aspirations to become an actor. However, he was quickly recalled to audition for a national campaign of ads for Knorr soup. Despite feeling embarrassed about the ad and the attention people paid him because of it, it helped gain him a part in a major film.

His first film role was a very small role in the film, "A Man of No Importance". He is simply credited as 'First Young Man.' His first lead role was in "The Disappearance of Finbar" in which he played the title character.

While he was visiting home in Cork, during a 6-month break in filming, he was contacted about appearing in "Michael Collins." He met its director, Neil Jordan, in Dublin and got to play the role of Collins' assassin.

From then on, Jonathan has been in constant demand. He appeared in such films as "Telling Lies in America," and "Match Point." The critics raved about some of his roles, especially about his performance as Brian Slade in "Velvet Goldmine," and as Steerpike in the British mini-series "Gormenghast."
Jonathan's talent is not limited to acting. He performed his own vocals in the film "Velvet Goldmine" and is included in the soundtrack.

Since 2007, he's received great reviews for his starring role as King Henry VIII in Showtime's The Tudors.

Jonathan lives in London but also likes to spend time in Los Angeles where he has a home as well.

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    10 Perfect
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    He is one of my favorite actors. Hes simply amazing.
    He is perfect in every role. His acting skills are the best i have ever seen.

    He is great in The Tudors and Elvis (my favorite movie, i consider it a movie.)

    He has a thick Irish accent yet in his roles he hides it so well. In Tudors he has an English accent and pulls that off perfectly. In Elvis he has a southern accent and again pulls that off perfectly.

    He really needs another movie or tv show where he is the main character because im sure it would be an instant hit.

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    archmaz Added Aug 22, 2009 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    Jonathan is hot and a talented actor? Can I ask for anything more? hide show

    I love Jonathan Rhys Meyers! He was really amazing in 'Elvis' and he really looked and acted like Elvis. That was the first time I'd seen his work and I just fell in love... But it's his performance in the Showtime mini-series, 'The Tudors,' that I love the most.

    He plays a really good King Henry VIII and I'm hooked on the show. I love his accent and his acting is superb. Whenever I see him on the screen, I can't help but look. He's just too gorgeous not to.

    I think he's the next Brad Pitt and if you haven't seen 'Elvis' or 'The Tudors,' I would highly recommend it. It's fantastic.

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    ch33rio5 Added Apr 20, 2007 All my reviews
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    6 Fair
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    Over the past few years, Jonathan Rhys Meyers has really become a fan favorite. I haven't seen him in all of the movies that he's been in, but from what I have seen, the man is a really talented actor. I think Johnathan is at his best when he is playing the villian.

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    amauriel Added Mar 8, 2007 All my reviews
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    8.7 Great
    From indie smash hits and paid to be Elvis. Hot and present with an accent, this slender faced youth haunts your mind and begs for your attention. hide show

    I don't think I have ever seen a man (or rather, men) wear so much make-up until I saw 'Velvet Goldmine,' which young children should never, EVER see...ever. But the visualization of fame rotting the mind, a beautiful face covered over with paste, it's just so sad, but extremely attractive at all times. 'Bend It Like Beckham' brought Meyers into the glorious limelight a little bit more. I first saw Meyers in this film and couldn't help but notice his slender cheeks grow slightly fuller as the film progressed. Even though he is pretty of sorts, it was nice to see him look a little more whole. The made-for-television movie 'Elvis' starring Meyers as the King himself, well, I didn't actually watch it, like Vanity Fair. But the commercials were pretty darn good.

    All in all, Meyers is noteworthy in his grand performances and deserves fans throughout every nation. Boy, oh, boy, do I admire Mr. Meyers. He sure has taken some high risks to be in the position he is in today, but he takes his long strides elegantly and with surprising pride. Not every man can be an man like him.

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    GrahamCoxon Added Jun 21, 2005 All my reviews
 
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