Date of Birth: October 26, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Cary Elwes, born Ivan Simon Cary Elwes, is an accomplished English actor and writer who has charmed audiences with his diverse roles in film and television. He was born on October 26, 1962, in Westminster, London, England. Cary hails from a family with a rich artistic heritage; his father, Dominic Elwes, was a portrait painter and his mother, Tessa Kennedy, was an interior designer. Cary’s acting career began after he studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Elwes’ breakthrough role came in 1987 when he starred as Westley in the beloved film “The Princess Bride.” His charismatic performance cemented his status as a leading man in Hollywood. He then went on to appear in a variety of films, including “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” “Glory,” “Saw,” and “Twister.” Cary also found success on television with roles in series such as “Psych,” “The X-Files,” “Stranger Things,” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Apart from his acting career, Elwes has also made a mark as a writer. In 2014, he co-authored the memoir “As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride,” which became a New York Times Bestseller.
5 Interesting Facts about Cary Elwes
1. Cary Elwes’ full name is Ivan Simon Cary Elwes.
2. He served as a student of the famous acting teacher, Lee Strasberg.
3. Cary Elwes was a part of the cult classic “The Princess Bride,” which continues to have a strong fan following decades after its release.
4. He co-wrote a memoir about his experiences on the set of “The Princess Bride,” which became a New York Times Bestseller.
5. Cary is multilingual and speaks fluent English, French, and Spanish.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cary Elwes
1. “The most important thing for me is to continue to learn and grow.”
2. “I think my sense of humor is like a late-night talk show host.”
3. “I believe acting is about being in the moment.”
4. “To be honest, I’m not that much of a movie buff, and I’m mostly interested in the making of movies.”
5. “The joy of acting for me is to be able to work with people that you respect and have fun with.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Cary Elwes’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.
Children
Cary Elwes has one daughter named Dominique Elwes, born in 2007, with his wife, Lisa Marie Kurbikoff, whom he married in 2000.
Relevant Links
1. [Cary Elwes IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000144/
2. [Cary Elwes on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cary_Elwes
3. [Cary Elwes’ Twitter](https://twitter.com/cary_elwes