Rufus Sewell
English actor celebrated across film, television, and stage, with an Olivier Award and a Tony nomination to his name.
What do we know about Rufus Sewell?
Here are the key biographical details about Rufus Sewell:
- Name: Rufus Sewell
- Also Known As: ルーファス・シーウェル, Rufus Frederik Sewell, روفوس سیول
- Date of Birth: October 29, 1967
- Place of Birth: Twickenham, England, UK
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Rufus Sewell?
Rufus Frederik Sewell (born 29 October 1967) is an English actor. In film, he has appeared in The Woodlanders, Dangerous Beauty, Dark City, A Knight's Tale, The Illusionist, Tristan and Isolde, and Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence. On television, he starred in the 2010 mini-series The Pillars of the Earth. Earlier he played the hero, Will Ladislaw, in the BBC adaptation of George Eliot's Middlemarch. In 2003, he appeared in the lead role in Charles II: The Power and The Passion. He starred in the CBS drama Eleventh Hour which was cancelled in April 2009. On stage, he originated the role of Septimus Hodge in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the role of Jan in Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll, which earned him an Olivier Award and a Tony Award nomination for the latter performance.
What is Rufus Sewell known for?
With over 80 credits spanning film and television, Rufus Sewell's most recognized performances include:
- The Tourist (2010, Movie)
- The Holiday (2006, Movie)
- The Illusionist (2006, Movie)
- Old (2021, Movie)
- Gods of Egypt (2016, Movie)
- Hercules (2014, Movie)
- The Father (2020, Movie)
- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012, Movie)
- A Knight's Tale (2001, Movie)
- Dark City (1998, Movie)
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