Jonathan Rhys Meyers is an Irish actor and model born in 1977. He is best known for his portrayal of Henry VIII in Showtime's hit TV series
The Tudors, though his first big break came in 1998 in the form of Todd Haynes'
Velvet Goldmine, in which he played bi-sexual glam rock singer
David Bowie Brian Slade, to considerable critical acclaim. Meyers' international fame was boosted after his leading role in
Woody Allen's
Match Point, and his Golden Globe-winning portrayal of
Elvis Presley in the 2005 TV miniseries, "
Elvis".
Not to be confused with
John Rhys-Davies.
Oh...and he's also
rather attractive. Did we mention that?
Notable roles include:
- The Assassin, Michael Collins (1996)
- Brian Slade, Velvet Goldmine (1998)
- Pitt Mackeson, Ride With The Devil (1999)
- Chiron, Titus (1999)
- Steerpike, Gormenghast (2000, BBC mini-series)
- Joe, Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
- Davey, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003)
- George Osborne, Vanity Fair (2004)
- Cassander, Alexander (2004)
- Chris Wilton, Match Point (2005)
- Elvis Presley, Elvis (2005 - TV mini-series)
- Declan, Mission: Impossible III (2006)
- Louis Connely, August Rush (2007)
- King Henry VIII, The Tudors (2007-2010)
- James Reese, From Paris With Love (2010)
- Adam, Shelter (2010)
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