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Jared Harris Biography

Birth Name:Jared Francis Harris

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

Won the best actor award at the 1998 Sitges-Catalonian International Film Festival
Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Duke University in 1984
Brother to director Damian and actor Jamie Harris
Is the son of actor Richard Harris
Married TV host Allegra Riggio in 2013
Quote: "I've auditioned for normal characters․ But I never get cast․"
Quote: "[on "Madmen"] "It's going to be one of those things people can revisit and realize with each viewing the level of detail and complexity isn't exhausted․""
Best known for his roles in the series "Mad Men" and "Fringe․"
Often takes on the role of characters who are based on real-life figures, including his work as Ulysses S․ Grant in "Lincoln․"
Lived in the Bahamas for some time during his childhood
Made an appearance in his father's album of poetry and songs when he was 13

Awards

1998Best Actor-: winner
2000New American Cinema Award-Citation of Excellence for Ensemble Cast Performance: winner
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2009Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2012INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2015Chainsaw Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: nominated
2017BAFTA TV Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2017Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actor of the Decade: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Lead Actor: nominated
2019IGN People's Choice Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: winner
2019IGN Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: nominated
2019INOCA TV-Best Actor in a a Limited Series or TV Movie: winner
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: winner
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2020BAFTA TV Award-Leading Actor: winner
2020Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Actor in a TV show (Mejor Actor en una serie): winner
2020Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2020RTS Television Award-Actor - Male: nominated
2022CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series: nominated
2024IFTA Award-Best Supporting Actor - Television Drama: nominated
2026Movies for Grownups Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2026Image Award-Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated