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Jude Law Biography

Birth Name:David Jude Heyworth Law

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

Has served as an ambassador of the Prince of Wale's Children and the Arts Foundation
Was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play in 2010
Won the Ian Charleson Outstanding Newcomer Award for his role in the National Theatre production "Les Parents Terribles․"
Dropped out of high school at the age of 17 to star in a Granada daytime soap opera called "Families․"
Originated the role of Michael in the Broadway production "Indescretions" in 1995
Well known for portraying charming characters
Learned to play the saxophone for his part in "The Talented Mr․ Ripley․"

Awards

1998Evening Standard British Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer: winner
1999ACCA-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2000Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2000Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2000BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Suspense: winner
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Performance: nominated
2000OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2000SFFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2000Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama: nominated
2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Breakout Performance: nominated
2001Empire Award-Best British Actor: nominated
2001EFA People's Choice Award-Best European Actor: nominated
2001Chainsaw Award-Best Actor: nominated
2001Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2001ALFS Award-British Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2002CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2002OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2002OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2002PFCS Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2003Empire Award-Best British Actor: nominated
2003ALFS Award-British Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2003PFCS Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2004Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2004ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2004ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2004BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2004Empire Award-Best British Actor: nominated
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: nominated
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2004Audience Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2004ALFS Award-British Actor of the Year: nominated
2004NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2005Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2005Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2005INOCA-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2005INOCA-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
2005MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2005NRJ Ciné Award-Sexiest Actor (Acteur le plus sexy): nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2005VES Award-Outstanding Performance by an Actor or Actress in a Visual Effects Film: nominated
2007MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2007NRJ Ciné Award-Best Kiss (Meilleur baiser): nominated
2010Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi: nominated
2011Irina Palm-Worst British Supporting Actor: nominated
2011PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2013Annie-Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2013European Film Award-European Actor: nominated
2013Irina Palm-Worst British Actor: nominated
2014DFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2014FFCC Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2014PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2014SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2014SEFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2014WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2015COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2015GAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2015Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2016Fondazione Mimmo Rotella Award-: winner
2017Movies for Grownups Award-Best Buddy Picture: nominated
2017Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Actor in a TV show (Mejor Actor en una serie): nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor: nominated
2017INOCA TV-Best Actor in a a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
2017A.C.S. Award-Best Actor: nominated
2017Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Drama TV Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2018National Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2018Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Villain: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
2020IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020Venice TV Award-Best TV Series: winner
2021British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023Family Film Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Feature Film: nominated
2025Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star (Family): nominated
2026Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated
2026Children's & Family Emmy Award-Outstanding Lead Performer in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2026David L. Wolper Award-Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated