David Jude Heyworth Law was born in Lewisham, London, England, on December 29, 1972, is an English actor. Young Jude Law began his acting career with National Youth Music Theatre, at the age of 12. He got his television debut in Christmas special The Tailor of Gloucester (1989) in role as Sam, Mayor's Stableboy. He made his big screen debut in action crime drama film Shopping (1994) in role as Billy. Law's breakthrough performance came as Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas in drama biographical film Wilde (1997). He landed his Broadway debut in a play "Indiscretions" (1995) in role role as Michael, at Ethel Barrymore Theatre, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
How tall is Jude Law and what is his weight? Jude Law's height is 5' 10" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 178 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 192 іn pоunds or 87 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 51 years old. His shoe size is 10 US | 43 EU.
Jude Law
December 29, 1972
51 years old
United Kingdom
Capricorn
Blonde
Green
5 ft 10 in | 178 cm
$45 Million
87 kg | 192 lbs
44 in | 112 cm
10 US | 43 EU
35 in | 89 cm
He won the BAFTA Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Supporting Role also was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his performance as Dickie Greenleaf in psychological thriller movie The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, a BAFTA Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role as W. P. Inman in drama romance movie Cold Mountain (2003).
He played Dr. John Watson crime thriller films:
Sherlock Holmes (2009), for which he was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role as Gigolo Joe in science fiction drama movie A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001).
He portrayed Albus Dumbledore in fantasy films:
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi for his role as Remy in science fiction action thriller movie Repo Men (2010).
He won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his role as Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas in drama biographical film Wilde (1997).
He was nominated for the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actor for his role as Steven Grlscz in The Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998).
He was nominated for the Empire Award for Best British Actor for his role as Harlen Maguire in drama crime movie Road to Perdition (2002).
He was nominated for the VES Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor or Actress in a Visual Effects Film for his role as Sky Captain / Joseph Sullivan in science fiction action adventure film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004).
He won the National Board of Review, USA Award for for Best Acting by an Ensemble for his role as Dan in romantic drama movie Closer (2004).
He was nominated for the Awards Circuit Community Award for Best Cast Ensemble for his role as Errol Flynn in epic biographical drama movie The Aviator (2004).
He was nominated for the Annie Award for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production and the BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in a Feature Film for his voice role as Pitch Black / The Bogeyman in animated fantasy action adventure film Rise of the Guardians (2012).
He was nominated for the European Film Award for European Actor for his role as Count Alexei Alexandrovich Karenin in historical romantic drama film Anna Karenina (2012).
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for his role as Young Author in drama crime movie The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).
He was nominated for the National Film Award, UK for Best Actor for his role as Vortigern in epic fantasy film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017).
He was nominated for the British Independent Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Rory O’Hara in drama film The Nest (2020).
Contagion (2011) medical thriller as Alan Krumwiede
Side Effects (2013) thriller drama as Dr. Jonathan Banks
eXistenZ (1999) science fiction horror as Ted Pikul
Gattaca (1997) science fiction as Jerome Eugene Morrow
Enemy at the Gates (2001) drama thriller as Vasily Zaytsev
The Holiday (2006) romantic comedy as Graham Simpkins
Genius (2016) biographical drama as Thomas Wolfe
Vox Lux (2018) musical drama as The Manager
Captain Marvel (2019) superhero as Yon-Rogg
A Rainy Day in New York (2019) romantic comedy as Ted Davidoff
The Rhythm Section (2020) action thriller as Iain Boyd
Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) fantasy adventure as Captain Hook
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role as Lenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII in drama television series The Young Pope (2016).
He hosted Saturday Night Live in 2004 and 2010.
He voiced Charles in animated television series Neo Yokio (2017-2018).
The New Pope (2019) HBO drama series as Lenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII
The Third Day (2020) HBO/Sky Atlantic drama series as Sam
Attended John Ball Primary School and Kidbrooke School in Blackheath, London.
Attended Alleyn's School in Dulwich, London.
Has English, Welsh and Scottish ancestry.
Has older sister, Natasha.
He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role as Hamlet in a play "Hamlet" (2009), at Broadhurst Theatre.
He was nominated for three Laurence Olivier Awards for hir roles in plays:
Les Parents terribles (1994) as Michael
Hamlet (2010) as Hamlet
Anna Christie (2012) as Mat Burke
Good friend with actress Rachel Weisz.
Fan of Tottenham Hotspur football club.
Big fan of English rock band Radiohead.
Received an Honorary César and was named a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2017.
Big fan of actors Robert Downey Jr. and Sir Laurence Olivier.
He serves as an ambassador of the Prince of Wales' Children and the Arts Foundation.
Supports Breast Cancer Care and Willow Foundation.
Lives in Belsize Park, London, England.
He was married to actress Sadie Frost (1997-2003), they have two sons: Rafferty, Rudy and one daughter, Iris.
He was in relationship with American model Samantha Burke (2008), they have a daughter, Sophia.
Has been in relationship with Catherine Harding (2014), they have one daughter.
Has been engaged to Sienna Miller (2004-2011).
He dated Alicia Rountree (2013), Ruth Wilson (2012-2014), Lily Cole (2008), Susan Hoecke (2007), Kim Hersov (2007), Natalie Portman (2007), Cameron Diaz (2006-2007), Daisy Wright (2005) and Nicole Kidman (2003).
He married psychologist Phillipa Coan in 2019, they have one child.