Paul Bettany (born 27 May 1971) is an English actor who has starred as a wide range of characters in several diverse film genres. He has been nominated for BAFTA- and Screen Actors' Guild Awards as well as numerous critics and film circle awards.
At 6'3", this blonde, blue-eyed actor is known for striking appearance and beautiful voice. His most popular films include A Knight's Tale, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and The Da Vinci Code. He also recently provided the voice of Jarvis in the hit film Ironman. He was recently announced as the lead in the upcoming vampire film, Priest.
After the success of his film American hit, A Knight's Tale, He received critical acclaim, including winning the London Critics Circle Award for British Supporting Actor. After the movie wrapped, director Brian Helgeland, determined that Hollywood should recognize Bettany's talent, showed the audition tape to many of his peers, including Ron Howard, who promptly cast Bettany in A Beautiful Mind. It was on that set that Bettany would befriend Russell Crowe and meet his future wife, Jennifer Connelly. Bettany's next major project saw him starring alongside Russell Crowe in Peter Weir's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. His portrayal of surgeon and naturalist Stephen Maturin brought in more critical acclaim, including a BAFTA nomination, British Actor of the Year (London Critics Circle), and Best Actor (Evening Standard). (from Wiki)
On June 28, 2004, Bettany and thirteen other actors were included in the 2004 invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Dogville and The Reckoning were released in limited cinemas in 2004. In September of that year, Bettany made his leading-man debut in Wimbledon, a romantic comedy.The film's cast would also introduce him to Jon Favreau, playing his manager, a relationship that would return when Favreau cast him as the voice of Jarvis in Iron Man. In spring 2005, Bettany went to Vancouver to film Firewall, a thriller starring Harrison Ford.Later that year, he went on to star as the murderous monk in The Da Vinci Code.
His most recent films include The Secret Life of Bees, the yet-unreleased Creation, in which he plays Charles Darwin, and the soon-to-be released horror/action film, Legion.
A Knight's Tale
A Beautiful Mind
Master and Commander
The Reckoning
Wimbledon
Firewall
Da Vinci Code
Secret Life of Bees
Inkheart
Legion poster
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At 6'3", this blonde, blue-eyed actor is known for striking appearance and beautiful voice. His most popular films include A Knight's Tale, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and The Da Vinci Code. He also recently provided the voice of Jarvis in the hit film Ironman. He was recently announced as the lead in the upcoming vampire film, Priest.
After the success of his film American hit, A Knight's Tale, He received critical acclaim, including winning the London Critics Circle Award for British Supporting Actor. After the movie wrapped, director Brian Helgeland, determined that Hollywood should recognize Bettany's talent, showed the audition tape to many of his peers, including Ron Howard, who promptly cast Bettany in A Beautiful Mind. It was on that set that Bettany would befriend Russell Crowe and meet his future wife, Jennifer Connelly. Bettany's next major project saw him starring alongside Russell Crowe in Peter Weir's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. His portrayal of surgeon and naturalist Stephen Maturin brought in more critical acclaim, including a BAFTA nomination, British Actor of the Year (London Critics Circle), and Best Actor (Evening Standard). (from Wiki)
On June 28, 2004, Bettany and thirteen other actors were included in the 2004 invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Dogville and The Reckoning were released in limited cinemas in 2004. In September of that year, Bettany made his leading-man debut in Wimbledon, a romantic comedy.The film's cast would also introduce him to Jon Favreau, playing his manager, a relationship that would return when Favreau cast him as the voice of Jarvis in Iron Man. In spring 2005, Bettany went to Vancouver to film Firewall, a thriller starring Harrison Ford.Later that year, he went on to star as the murderous monk in The Da Vinci Code.
His most recent films include The Secret Life of Bees, the yet-unreleased Creation, in which he plays Charles Darwin, and the soon-to-be released horror/action film, Legion.
A Knight's Tale
A Beautiful Mind
Master and Commander
The Reckoning
Wimbledon
Firewall
Da Vinci Code
Secret Life of Bees
Inkheart
Legion poster
Press and Publicity Photos:
I'm usually more into dark men, but he is really hot. Not only is he handsome, but he has a great presence.
