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 Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Meyers on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, to Mary Geraldine (Meyers) and John O'Keeffe, a musician. He and his family moved to County Cork, Ireland, when the actor was nearly a year old, and then, at the age of 3, his father left the family, leaving his mother to care for Jonny and his 3 younger brothers alone.Rhys Meyers grew up with a tumultuous childhood and being permanently expelled from school at age 16. Happy to be out of school, he began spending time in a local pool hall where he was discovered by Hubbard Casting. The casting agents were talent-spotting for the David Puttnam production of War of the Buttons (1994), and asked Rhys Meyers to appear for an audition. After three days of auditions, however, he did not get the role, and Rhys Meyers gave up on his acting aspirations. Soon afterward, he received a call to audition for a national ad campaign for Knorr Soup, and though embarrassed by the attention from the ad, he soon found himself considered for a major film. His movie acting debut was a very small role in the film A Man of No Importance (1994), where his simple cast credit is as "First Young Man". His first lead role was in the film The Disappearance of Finbar (1996). During a 6-month postponement in production, he returned home to Cork and there received a call about the film Michael Collins (1996). He traveled to Dublin to meet with director Neil Jordan and successfully won the role of Collins' assassin. Jordan wrote about his meeting with the actor, "I have found someone to play Collins' killer. Jonathan Rees-Myers (sic), from County Cork, apparently, who looks like a young Tom Cruise. [He] Comes into the casting session with alarming certainty. Obviously gifted".Rhys Meyers continued working constantly from that point and appeared in such films as The Maker (1997), Telling Lies in America (1997), and The Tribe (1998). Going on to film The Governess (1998), B. Monkey (1998), Titus (1999) and Ride with the Devil (1999), he has received critical acclaim for several performances, most notably as "Brian Slade" in Velvet Goldmine (1998), as "Steerpike" in the British mini-series Gormenghast (2000), and as a sympathetic football coach in Bend It Like Beckham (2002). Rhys Meyers is also a talented singer and musician, having performed his own vocals in Velvet Goldmine (1998) and appearing on the film's soundtrack. Rhys Meyers still resides in County Cork, Ireland.
Bio:
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Meyers on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, to Mary Geraldine (Meyers) and John O'Keeffe, a musician. He and his family moved to County Cork, Ireland, when the actor was nearly a year old, and then, at the age of 3, his father left the family, leaving his mother to care for Jonny and his 3 younger brothers alone.Rhys Meyers grew up with a tumultuous childhood and being permanently expelled from school at age 16. Happy to be out of school, he began spending time in a local pool hall where he was discovered by Hubbard Casting. The casting agents were talent-spotting for the David Puttnam production of War of the Buttons (1994), and asked Rhys Meyers to appear for an audition. After three days of auditions, however, he did not get the role, and Rhys Meyers gave up on his acting aspirations. Soon afterward, he received a call to audition for a national ad campaign for Knorr Soup, and though embarrassed by the attention from the ad, he soon found himself considered for a major film. His movie acting debut was a very small role in the film A Man of No Importance (1994), where his simple cast credit is as "First Young Man". His first lead role was in the film The Disappearance of Finbar (1996). During a 6-month postponement in production, he returned home to Cork and there received a call about the film Michael Collins (1996). He traveled to Dublin to meet with director Neil Jordan and successfully won the role of Collins' assassin. Jordan wrote about his meeting with the actor, "I have found someone to play Collins' killer. Jonathan Rees-Myers (sic), from County Cork, apparently, who looks like a young Tom Cruise. [He] Comes into the casting session with alarming certainty. Obviously gifted".Rhys Meyers continued working constantly from that point and appeared in such films as The Maker (1997), Telling Lies in America (1997), and The Tribe (1998). Going on to film The Governess (1998), B. Monkey (1998), Titus (1999) and Ride with the Devil (1999), he has received critical acclaim for several performances, most notably as "Brian Slade" in Velvet Goldmine (1998), as "Steerpike" in the British mini-series Gormenghast (2000), and as a sympathetic football coach in Bend It Like Beckham (2002). Rhys Meyers is also a talented singer and musician, having performed his own vocals in Velvet Goldmine (1998) and appearing on the film's soundtrack. Rhys Meyers still resides in County Cork, Ireland.
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Bought his mother a home from his first big paycheck.He was born with a heart condition, and was baptized rather quickly for fear he would not live long.In order to avoid the boyish and somewhat androgynous junkies and weak-willed characters he found himself typecast as, he underwent a fitness regime in 2004 and gained and maintained about 25 extra pounds of muscle, so he can also be considered for more masculine roles.Is good friends with Cillian Murphy who is one of his favorite actors.He changed his last name when he took up acting, taking his mother's maiden name of Meyers.Thought of joining the priesthood when he was a kid.Beat out at least 200 actors for the role of Elvis Presley.Still resides in County Cork, Ireland (2004)His mother, Geraldine Meyers, passed away, at age 50, after a sudden illness [November 21, 2007].Sang some of the songs that appear in Velvet Goldmine (1998).Arrested at the Dublin airport November 18, 2007 on charges of public drunkenness and breach of the peace.The first acting work he did was a commercial at age 15 for which he was paid 500 pounds.Resides in London, England and Los Angeles, California when not filming. Owns an apartment in Morocco and Dublin, Ireland.Face of the "Versace" men's collection of Autumn/Winter 2006 and Spring 2007 as well as of the new fragrance of "Hugo Boss".Was offered a part in the hit thriller Gangs of New York (2002) but turned it down because he was too busy.Close friends with his The Tudors (2007) co-star Annabelle Wallis.Idolizes Johnny Depp.Favorite actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Cillian Murphy.Became a father for the 1st time at age 39 when his wife Mara Lane gave birth to their son Wolf Rhys Meyers was born on December 15, 2016.Is good friends with fellow Irish actor Stuart Townsend. The two of them protested at the "Save Tara Hill Campaign" in 2006.Suffered from depression and alcoholism."Rhys" is pronounced "reese."Lived in Italy for a few years.Has played "The King" in several different roles starting with Elvis Presley in the CBS miniseries Elvis (2005) and later portraying King Henry VIII in the Showtime program The Tudors (2007).Does a superb impression of his Match Point (2005) director Woody AllenAuditioned for the lead in Tigerland (2000), but lost out to Colin Farrell. He later admitted that Colin was the best choice for the role.Longtime companion of heiress Reena Hammer from 2004 to 2012.Relapsed following his wife's miscarriage.[Sept 2017].Chosen by Cosmopolitan Magazine at #34 of the 100 Most Sexiest Men in the World. (1998)Has three younger brothers: Jamie O'Keeffe, Paul O'Keeffe and Ali O'Keefe.Ranked 44 on AfterElton's Gay Icon List.His son, Wolf Rhys Meyers, was born to he and his wife Mara Lane on 15 December 2016.He has been chosen to play Elvis Presley in an upcoming television mini-series to be aired on CBS. (November 2004)Has struggled with substance abuse.Friends with fellow Irish actor Katie McGrath.Finishing press for Mission: Impossible III (2006) and will start filming Showtime's The Tudors (2007) in Ireland. (May 2006)Currently filming Mission: Impossible III (2006) in Rome with Tom Cruise. (August 2005)Filming the final season of the Showtime series, The Tudors (2007). (July 2009)Has a nephew named Dylan, son of his brother, Ali O'Keefe.In New York filming August Rush (September 2007)At Macy's Herald Square, 151 West 34th street in New York City, Hugo Fragrance Counter, Main Floor, promoting the new men's fragrance Hugo Element by Hugo Boss. (January 2009)In California at the Beverly Hilton Hotel attending the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Festival (January 2009) |
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers |
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Actor,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers profile
| Height: |
5' 10' (1.78 m) |
| Biography: |
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Meyers on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, to Mary Geraldine (Meyers) and John O\'Keeffe, a musician. He and his family moved to County Cork, Ireland, when the actor was nearly a year old, and then, at |
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Bought his mother a home from his first big paycheck.He was born with a heart condition, and was baptized rather quickly for fear he would not live long.In order to avoid the boyish and somewhat androgynous junkies and weak-willed characters he found himself typecast as, he underwent a fitness regime in 2004 and gained and maintained about 25 extra pounds of muscle, so he can also be considered for more masculine roles.Is good friends with Cillian Murphy who is one of his favorite actors.He changed his last name when he took up acting, taking his mother's maiden name of Meyers.Thought of joining the priesthood when he was a kid.Beat out at least 200 actors for the role of Elvis Presley.Still resides in County Cork, Ireland (2004)His mother, Geraldine Meyers, passed away, at age 50, after a sudden illness [November 21, 2007].Sang some of the songs that appear in Velvet Goldmine (1998).Arrested at the Dublin airport November 18, 2007 on charges of public drunkenness and breach of the peace.The first acting work he did was a commercial at age 15 for which he was paid 500 pounds.Resides in London, England and Los Angeles, California when not filming. Owns an apartment in Morocco and Dublin, Ireland.Face of the "Versace" men's collection of Autumn/Winter 2006 and Spring 2007 as well as of the new fragrance of "Hugo Boss".Was offered a part in the hit thriller Gangs of New York (2002) but turned it down because he was too busy.Close friends with his The Tudors (2007) co-star Annabelle Wallis.Idolizes Johnny Depp.Favorite actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Cillian Murphy.Became a father for the 1st time at age 39 when his wife Mara Lane gave birth to their son Wolf Rhys Meyers was born on December 15, 2016.Is good friends with fellow Irish actor Stuart Townsend. The two of them protested at the "Save Tara Hill Campaign" in 2006.Suffered from depression and alcoholism."Rhys" is pronounced "reese."Lived in Italy for a few years.Has played "The King" in several different roles starting with Elvis Presley in the CBS miniseries Elvis (2005) and later portraying King Henry VIII in the Showtime program The Tudors (2007).Does a superb impression of his Match Point (2005) director Woody AllenAuditioned for the lead in Tigerland (2000), but lost out to Colin Farrell. He later admitted that Colin was the best choice for the role.Longtime companion of heiress Reena Hammer from 2004 to 2012.Relapsed following his wife's miscarriage.[Sept 2017].Chosen by Cosmopolitan Magazine at #34 of the 100 Most Sexiest Men in the World. (1998)Has three younger brothers: Jamie O'Keeffe, Paul O'Keeffe and Ali O'Keefe.Ranked 44 on AfterElton's Gay Icon List.His son, Wolf Rhys Meyers, was born to he and his wife Mara Lane on 15 December 2016.He has been chosen to play Elvis Presley in an upcoming television mini-series to be aired on CBS. (November 2004)Has struggled with substance abuse.Friends with fellow Irish actor Katie McGrath.Finishing press for Mission: Impossible III (2006) and will start filming Showtime's The Tudors (2007) in Ireland. (May 2006)Currently filming Mission: Impossible III (2006) in Rome with Tom Cruise. (August 2005)Filming the final season of the Showtime series, The Tudors (2007). (July 2009)Has a nephew named Dylan, son of his brother, Ali O'Keefe.In New York filming August Rush (September 2007)At Macy's Herald Square, 151 West 34th street in New York City, Hugo Fragrance Counter, Main Floor, promoting the new men's fragrance Hugo Element by Hugo Boss. (January 2009)In California at the Beverly Hilton Hotel attending the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Festival (January 2009) |
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His sense of fashion |
| Quotes: |
Being an actor is the easiest job. Just say the lines.
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You get on a set and immediately people are wiping your ass for you, and nobody tells you when you're being an asshole. I'm sure nobody working for Tom Cruise would turn around and say, 'Tom, don't do that anymore because you're a dickhead to do that'. Actually, he might quite like it.
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I felt lower then than I did when I was 13 years old, I remember getting out of the limo with Toni Collette and Christian Bale and walking towards all these photographers, and they were going, 'Hey! Toni! Look over here! Hey, Christian, here!' And I just walked on because nobody had an idea who I was. It was a horrible experience. - Cannes Film Festival 1998 premiere of Velvet Goldmine (1998).
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There will be ups and downs, but it's important to remember you're on your own beautiful journey and once you're on it you have to see it through to its conclusion and try to never be afraid to do anything because what is the worse that can happen?
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A lot of men are very uptight, but I don't distinguish between male and female beauty. Beauty is beauty. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
Modeled for the Fall/Winter Collection 2001 for Club Monaco.Com.
Worked in Knorr Soup commercial.
[Fall/Winter 2006] New face of the Hugo Boss male fragrance 'Hugo', appearing in TV-commercial and ad campaigns. (This marks the first time that |
| Spouse: |
Mara Lane (2016 - present) (1 child) |
| Children: |
Wolf Rhys Meyers |
| Parents: |
Geraldine Meyers
John O'Keeffe |
| Relatives: |
Ali O'Keefe (Sibling)
Jamie O'Keeffe (Sibling)
Paul O'Keefe (Sibling) |
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