When and where was David Jude Heyworth Law born?
David Jude Heyworth Law arrived in the London borough of Lewisham on the 29th of December 1972. His parents were both teachers who had married five years prior to his birth.
Questions about Jude Law
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What role did Jude Law play that earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination?
Jude Law appeared as Michael in the West End production of Les Parents terribles by 1994. This performance earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Newcomer.
Which film launched Jude Law into Hollywood stardom and what award did he win for it?
International recognition arrived in 1999 through Anthony Minghella's psychological thriller The Talented Mr Ripley. He starred alongside Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow and won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
When did Jude Law portray Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts series?
He played Albus Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald which was released on the 16th of November 2018. He reprised the role in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore which came out in 2022.
Who did Jude Law marry after divorcing Sadie Frost?
Law later married Phillipa Coan on the 1st of May 2019. Their first child was born in September 2020 and their second arrived in February 2023.