Jeremy Irons Facts & News

Latest News:

03/24/08 There's a very good article about Jeremy in this week's Telegraph. Read it here.
02/14/08 Jeremy will be starring as former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in a play called "Never So good" opening at the National Theatre in London next month.
Visit the official site: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/neversogood
11/19/2007 Attention UK fans! Jeremy will be the featured guest speaker on Dec. 14 at a charity event to benefit SHIVA (Schools Helping India Voluntary Assoc.) and the Nepal Orphans Home. The details:

Charity Evening for SHIVA & Nepal Orphans Home with Jeremy Irons
Dec 14th, 2007, from 6:45pm
held at: Watford Grammar School for Girls - Main Hall/Main Entrance Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 0AE
(This venue is easily accessed by travelling to Watford High Street Station from London Euston by train and then a 3 min walk., or by car via the M25 or M1. Parking spaces are available onsite - arrive early to get a space.)
dress: casual/smart
Evening will consist of wonderful, catered food, drink, entertainment, raffle & of course, our famous guest speaker. It should be a memorable evening for all!

Advance tickets are required for entry and can be purchased directly from the organiser, Karen Billing at tel (01923) 231779 or by emailing: homespunamericana@hotmail.com for information. Tickets are £50 each - but if you book straight away, the price is £35 each. Payment can be made by cheque/money order or credit card. Contact Karen Billing for details.

4/18/07 Jeremy's latest film, David Lynch's "Inland Empire", is now playing in limited release in the US. Visit the official site for list of cities it's showing in, plus trailer, etc.
2/13/07 Awards Season mania! Jeremy has been racking up awards eft and right for his role in Elizabeth I. Thus far, he's taken home an Emmy, a Screen Actor's Guild award, and a Golden Globe. Good show!
10/11/06 Good news for British fans! Jeremy will be appearing on the BBC series "Who Do You Think You Are?", in which he will spend several episodes researching his family roots. Begins Oct. 18, 9pm on BBC1.
8/30/06 Jeremy has WON the Emmy for "Elizabeth I"! Congrats!
8/22/06 Read an excellent interview with Jeremy about the Earl of Essex and other topics online at The Envelope.
7/12/06 Jeremy has been nominated for an Emmy award for his role in "Elizabeth I." The Emmys will air August 27 on NBC in the US.
7/10/06 An interesting interview with Jeremy at the "Academy of Achievement"
3/15/06 The made-for-British-TV movie "Elizabeth I", starring Jeremy and Helen Mirren will have its US debut on HBO, April 22 and 23.
2/7/06 Tickets and schedule for Jeremy's return to the London stage in "Embers" are available on the Duke of York Theatre's website.
12/5/05 The Official Casanova website has finally been updated with content. There are a few images of Jeremy, one Jeremy wallpaper, an AIM icon, and in the section "Characters" if you click on the image of Jeremy, you will hear a delicious sound clip!
10/13/05 Jeremy returns to the London stage this February! He will star in "Embers" at the Duke of York Theatre, London beginning Feb. 15, 2006. Click here for more details.
9/27/05 "Queen Elizabeth I" TV movie starring Jeremy and Helen Mirren is on this week! The movie will begin Thursday, Sept.29 at 9:00 on UK's Channel 4. It will conclude next Thursday.
9/6/05 The publicity machine for 'Casanova' is starting to crank up with its premiere this week in Venice. You can view some assorted pictures of Jeremy at the Venice Film Festival here at Corbis.com
8/24/05 Jeremy's next movie, "Casanova", stars Heath Ledger and Sienna Miller. Jeremy is in a supporting role. The movie will have its world premiere at the end of August at the Venice Film festival. "Casanova" is set to open in the US on Dec.25.
8/24/05 "Elizabeth I" will air on BBC4 this fall. No word yet on the exact date.
6/22/05 Variety magazine is reporting that Jeremy has been cast as the Earl of Leicester in "Elizabeth I", which will air on HBO and BBC 4. The movie will be about Elizabeth I's later years, and will also start legendary Helen Mirren as the Queen. It should air sometime this fall or winter.
5/18/05 Jeremy Irons Cast in Hollywood Bowl "Camelot"! The show will be on August 14, at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. Alas, this is a one-time show, and not a tour.
5/10/05 Jeremy performs the voice of Big Brother in the new "1984: The Opera", which is playing May 3-19 at the Royal Opera House in London. Please note, jeremy is NOT appearing live in this opera, but his pre-recorded voice is performing the Big Brother parts. For more info visit the official 1984 website.
4/26/05 20th Century Fox has put out a batch of "Kingdom of Heaven"-themed cell phone accessories for download. There's games, ringtones, and of special interest to us, a Jeremy wallpaper for your phone! They will work with most major cell phone service providers. To get one, go to http://kingdomofheaven.sorrent.com/koh/ , click on 'Graphics' for the wallpaper and follow the instructions.
3/22/05 Jeremy Irons will receive the 18th annual William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (the Will Award) in recognition of "his distinguished work in classical theatre."
3/15/05 "Being Julia" will be out on DVD March 22. Below I've posted links to some excerpts from the Behind the Scenes portion of the DVD.
http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/beingjulia/set_high.ram
http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/beingjulia/set_low.ram
1/25/05 NPR has a very nice audio interview with Jeremy on their website available for download. Click here to go to it!
1/10/05 The trailer for "Kingdom of Heaven" is now online here! (Yes, Jeremy is in the trailer!)
12/27/04 Read a new Jeremy interview about "Merchant of Venice" on IGN.com
11/23/04 Check out the December issue of Premiere magazine for a small interview with Jeremy, and several photos.
11/23/04 "Being Julia" is now in wide release. Look for it at your local artsy theater! Visit the Official Site.
11/23/04 "Merchant of Venice" News: Official release date is Dec.29 in NY and LA. Opens wide in the US in Jan. 2005. there is also an Official Site now, with trailer, photos, etc.
11/14/04 An editorial piece written by Jeremy appeared in today's Sunday Times of London. In it, Jeremy weighs in on the fox-hunting debate currently griping the UK. Regardless of your stance on the issue, you will admit it is a well-written piece. Click here to read it.
11/11/04 Jeremy performs "The Soldiers' Tale" live in London and Iraq! Click here to read the news from Playbill magazine.

The Facts

Full Name: Jeremy John Irons

Parents: Paul Dugan Irons and Barbara Anne (Sharpe) Irons

Birthday: September 19, 1948Place of Birth: Cowes (Isle of Wight), EnglandMarital Status: married to actress Sinead Cusack on March 28, 1978{No relation toJohn Cusack.}

Kids: Samuel James Brefni and Maximillian Paul Diarmiud

Education:Sherborne School, Dorset and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Some Veterinary schooling.

Place of Residence:Chiefly Ireland and London

Height: 6'1"

Hobbies: Horseback riding, motorcycling, gardening

Awards:
British Actors' Equity Assoc., 1978 for The Rear Column
Variety Artists of Great Britain, 1981 for French Lieutenant's Woman
British Academy of Film and Television, 1981 for French Lieutenant's Woman
Golden Globe, Emmy, and B.A.F.T. nominations, 1982 for Brideshead Revisited
Tony Award, 1985 for The Real Thing
Academy Award, 1991 for reversal of Fortune
New York Drama Critics Award for Dead Ringers
European Film Awards, 1998, Special Achievement Award for "Lolita"
William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theater, 2005
Emmy Award, Best Supporting Actor for "Elizabeth I", 2006
Golden Globe Award, Best Supporting Actor for "Elizabeth I", 2007
Screen Actor's Guild Award, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for "Elizabeth I", 2007

What Jeremy Wanted to be when He Grew Up:
Veterinarian (But he was kicked out of vet school!)

Fun Fact: Used to be the drummer for a cover band called 'The Four Pillars of Wisdom'Theatre Debut: John the Baptist in GodspellAstrology: For Jeremy's detailed horoscope, CLICK HEREAnother Fun Fact:In the late 70's, Jeremy had a dog named Speed. He would motorcycle to work on the set of Masterpiece Theater, carrying the dog in a box attached to the front of the motorcycle! To see a pic of Speed, click here!Favorite Poem: "Snake" by D.H. Lawrence. To read it, click here.

Write to Jeremy:
Jeremy Irons
c/o Hutton Management
4 Old Manor Close
Askett, Bucks, HP279NA
England

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