Common questions about Jonathan Pryce

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When was Jonathan Pryce born and where was he born?

Jonathan Pryce was born on the 1st of June 1947 in Carmel, Flintshire. He grew up in a Welsh Presbyterian household with two older sisters and a father who was a former coal miner running a small grocery shop.

Why did Jonathan Pryce change his name from John Price to Jonathan Pryce?

Jonathan Pryce changed his name from John Price to Jonathan Pryce upon joining Equity because his birth name was too similar to that of another performer already represented by the union. This alteration marked the beginning of a career that would span decades.

What awards has Jonathan Pryce won for his acting career?

Jonathan Pryce has won two Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, and was knighted in 2021 for services to drama. He also received the Best Actor Award at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2020.

When did Jonathan Pryce play the role of The Engineer in Miss Saigon?

Jonathan Pryce originated the role of The Engineer in the West End musical Miss Saigon in 1990. He won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway production in 1991 after the Actors' Equity Association allowed him to appear following a controversy over his casting.

What role did Jonathan Pryce play in the Pirates of the Caribbean films?

Jonathan Pryce portrayed Governor Weatherby Swann, the father of Elizabeth Swan played by Keira Knightley, in the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. He reprised the role for the sequels Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest in 2006 and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End in 2007.

When did Jonathan Pryce marry Kate Fahy and how many children do they have?

Jonathan Pryce married actress Kate Fahy in 2015 after meeting her while working at the Everyman Theatre in 1972. They live in London and have three children together.