Jonathan Rhys Meyers, born as Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland
Jonathan Rhys Meyers, born as Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, is an acclaimed Irish actor. He is best known for his roles in films such as "Michael Collins" (1996), "Velvet Goldmine" (1998), "Titus" (1999), "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002), "Alexander" (2004), "Match Point" (2005), and "Mission: Impossible III" (2006).
He has also made a significant impact on television, with roles such as Elvis Presley in the biographical miniseries "Elvis" (2005), for which he won a Golden Globe Award and earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, and as King Henry VIII in the historical drama "The Tudors" (2007–10), which earned him two Golden Globe Award nominations. He also starred in the NBC drama series "Dracula" (2013–14) as the title character.
Meyers was the first of four boys born to Geraldine (née Myers; 1957–2007) and folk musician John O'Keeffe, and was brought up in County Cork. His family is Catholic, and his three younger brothers are professional musicians. He attended North Monastery Christian Brothers School. After being expelled from North Monastery for truancy, he spent much of his time working and socialising in pool halls. Casting agents looking for Irish boys to appear in "War of the Buttons" spotted him at a Cork pool hall, the Victoria Sporting Club, and invited him to audition. Although he did not get the role, the casting agents encouraged him to pursue a career in acting.
Meyers has been married to Mara Lane since 2016, and they have one son together. Despite facing personal struggles throughout his life, including battles with substance abuse, Meyers has managed to overcome adversity and establish himself as a talented actor known for his captivating performances on screen.
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