theOscarSite facts:
Birth Date:
  • 3 October 1964
Birthplace:
  • Keresley, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK
Factoids:
  • Is a huge David Bowie fan.
  • In November 2006, he became patron of the Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich, England and launched an appeal for funds to repair deteriorating elements of the theatre.
  • In the original stage production of Closer he played the character Dan. In the 2004 film version he played the other prominent male character, Larry, while Dan was played by Jude Law.
Education:
  • Accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1984. After completing his training, he joined the Young Vic Theatre.
Significant Other:
  • Wife: Sarah-Jane Fenton, actress; married, 1995.
Family:
  • Has four brothers and was raised by his mother and stepfather.
  • Brothers Alan and Lee became musicians and released a single called "Heartbeat."
  • Daughter: Hannah
  • Daughter: Eve
Feature Film
Credits:
  • 2010: SIN CITY 2
  • 2009: DUPLICITY
  • 2008: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN, THE INTERNATIONAL
  • 2007: ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE, SHOOT 'EM UP
  • 2006: CHILDREN OF MEN, INSIDE MAN, THE PINK PANTHER (uncredited)
  • 2005: DERAILED, SIN CITY
  • 2004: CLOSER, KING ARTHUR
  • 2003: BEYOND BORDERS, I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD
  • 2002: THE BOURNE IDENTITY
  • 2001: GOSFORD PARK,
  • 2000: GREENFINGERS
  • 1998: CROUPIER
  • 1997: BENT
  • 1996: THE RICH MAN'S WIFE
  • 1994: THE TURNAROUND
  • 1993: CENTURY
  • 1991: CLOSE MY EYES
  • 1988: VROOM
Academy Awards®:
  •  Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 2004: CLOSER

  • 1 nomination