Jared Harris
British actor celebrated for his nuanced, award-winning performances across film, television, and the stage over more than three decades.
What do we know about Jared Harris?
Here are the key biographical details about Jared Harris:
- Name: Jared Harris
- Also Known As: 재러드 해리스, Jared Francis Harris
- Date of Birth: August 24, 1961
- Place of Birth: London, England, UK
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Executive Producer, Director
Who is Jared Harris?
Jared Francis Harris (born August 24, 1961) is a British actor who has appeared in film, television, and theater. He is the son of the late Irish actor Richard Harris and the Welsh actress Elizabeth Rees-Williams.
Harris was born in Hammersmith, London, in 1961. He studied drama and literature at Duke University in North Carolina, and then went on to train at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
Harris made his film debut in 1989 with a small role in the film The Rachel Papers. He went on to appear in a number of films, including The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Natural Born Killers (1994), Smoke (1995), Happiness (1998), and How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog (2000).
In 2007, Harris began a recurring role as Lane Pryce in the 2007 AMC television series Mad Men and was received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance.
In 2019, he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his performance as Valery Legasov in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl.
Harris has also had notable roles in television series such as Fringe (2008), The Crown (2016), The Expanse (2015) and Foundation (2021).
On stage, Harris has appeared in productions of The Crucible, The Cherry Orchard, and The Homecoming. He has also directed several stage productions, including The Glass Menagerie and The Birthday Party.
What is Jared Harris known for?
With nearly 100 credits spanning film and television, Jared Harris's most recognized works include:
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008, Movie)
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011, Movie)
- Ocean's Twelve (2004, Movie)
- Chernobyl (2019, TV Series)
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015, Movie)
- Morbius (2022, Movie)
- Allied (2016, Movie)
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004, Movie)
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013, Movie)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999, TV Series)
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