Name: Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Date of Birth: 27 July 1977 Sang some of the songs that appear in Velvet Goldmine (1998). Has a nephew called Dylan, son of his brother, Alan. Has three younger brothers: Jamie, Paul and Alan. He was born with a heart condition, and was baptized rather quickly for fear he would not live long. Has a horse named Belle. Choosen by Cosmopolitan Magazine at #34 of the 100 Most Sexy Men In The World. [1998] He changed his last name when he took up acting, taking his mother's maiden name of Meyers. "Rhys" is pronounced "reese." ... Beat out at least 200 actors for the role of Elvis Presley. 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. Does a superb impression of his Match Point (2005) director Woody Allen Has been romantically linked to actresses Toni Collette, Asia Argento, Rachael Leigh Cook and Estella Warren. Longtime companion of heiress Reena Hammer from 2004 to present. Face of the "Versace" men's collection of Autumn/Winter 2006 and Spring 2007 as well as of the new fragrance of "Hugo Boss". Resides in London and Los Angeles when not filming. Owns an apartment in Morocco and Dublin. Has played "The King" in several different roles starting with Elvis Presley in the CBS mini-series Elvis (2005) (TV) and later portraying "King Henry VIII" in the Showtime program "The Tudors" (2007). Arrested at the Dublin airport November 18, 2007 on charges of public drunkenness and breach of the peace. His mother, Geraldine Meyers, passed away, at age 50, after a sudden illness [November 21, 2007]. Favorite actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Cillian Murphy. Auditioned for the lead in Tigerland (2000), but lost out to Colin Farrell. He later admitted that Colin was the best choice for the role. His favorite bands include, Broken Social Scene, Kings of Leon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The first acting work he did was a commercial at 15 years old for which he was paid 500 pounds. Thought of joining the priesthood when he was a kid. Bought his mother a home from his first big paycheck. Is a big fan of Bob Marley. Owns homes in London and Los Angeles. Lived in Italy for a few years. Brother of Ali O'Keefe and Jamie O'Keeffe. Was born with reddish-brown hair. Was offered a part in the 2002 hit thriller Gangs of New York (2002) but turned it down because he was too busy. Loves flying. Hates peanut butter. Idolizes Johnny Depp. Is good friend with fellow Irish actor Stuart Townsend. The two of them protested at the "Save Tara Hill Campaign" in 2006. Is good friends with Cillian Murphy who is one of his favorite actors. His acting buddy, Colin Farrell, comforted him at his mother's funeral in 2007. Ranked 44 on AfterElton's Gay Icon List. Close friends with his "The Tudors" (2007) costar Annabelle Wallis. Read more Jonathan Rhys Meyers movies (actor)User Comments |
