Jeremy Irons

Date of Birth: September 19, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Jeremy John Irons is an acclaimed English actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. He was born on September 19, 1948, in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. Irons began his acting career on stage, making his West End debut in “Godspell” in 1971. He gained wider recognition for his role in the TV series “Brideshead Revisited” (1981), which earned him critical acclaim. Irons’ film career took off in the 1980s with significant roles in movies like “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” (1981) and “The Mission” (1986). He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in “Reversal of Fortune” (1990), portraying Claus von Bülow. Irons is also known for his voice work, particularly as the sinister Scar in Disney’s “The Lion King” (1994). In addition to his film work, Irons has had a successful theater career, winning a Tony Award for Best Actor for “The Real Thing” in 1984. He continues to work in a variety of genres, including television series like “The Borgias” (2011-2013) and “Watchmen” (2019).

5 Interesting Facts about Jeremy Irons

1. Jeremy Irons is an accomplished equestrian and owns a 15th-century castle in Ireland.

2. He is one of the few actors to have won the “Triple Crown of Acting”: an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony Award.

3. Irons initially studied veterinary science before deciding to pursue acting.

4. He has been married to actress Sinéad Cusack since 1978, and the couple has two sons.

5. Irons is a UNICEF UK Ambassador and has been involved in various humanitarian efforts.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeremy Irons

1. “We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they’re called memories. Some take us forward, they’re called dreams.”

2. “Actors often behave like children, and so we’re taken for children. I want to be grown up.”

3. “An acting career usually has a shelf life of about 10 years before people get bored of seeing you.”

4. “I constantly try to reinvent my acting, to push the boundaries and find new challenges.”

5. “You often feel the pressure of going with the flow. But you have to trust yourself.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Jeremy Irons has achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Jeremy Irons and his wife, Sinéad Cusack, have two sons: 1. Samuel James Brefni Irons, born on September 16, 1978, who is a photographer. 2. Maximilian Paul Diarmuid Irons, born on October 17, 1985, who is also an actor.