Jim Sturgess
Biography
Jim Sturgess is an English actor and singer-songwriter born on May 16, 1978, in Wandsworth, London, England, UK. He is known for his work in film and television. Sturgess has appeared in a variety of roles, including in the musical romance drama film Across the Universe, the crime drama Crossing Over, and the epic science fiction film Cloud Atlas. He has also starred in the films 21 and The Way Back, directed by Peter Weir. Sturgess has a total of 52 known credits in his acting career. He is male and has a content score of 100.
Career overview
Jim Sturgess is an English actor and singer-songwriter. He made his first major role as Jude in a musical romance drama film in 2007. Sturgess then played the male lead role of Ben Campbell in 21 in 2008. He appeared in the crime drama Crossing Over in 2009, alongside Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, and Ashley Judd, playing the role of Gavin Kossef.
In 2010, Sturgess starred in the film The Way Back, directed by Peter Weir. He co-starred in the 2012 epic science fiction film Cloud Atlas. Sturgess has a diverse filmography, showcasing his range as an actor. His early career highlights include notable roles in musical romance dramas and crime dramas. His performances in various genres demonstrate his versatility as a performer.
Throughout his career, Sturgess has appeared in numerous films, with a total of 52 known credits. His acting career spans multiple decades, with his first major role in 2007. Sturgess has established himself as a talented actor in the film industry, with a wide range of roles under his belt.
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- The Stolen Girl (2025) as Fred Blix
- What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas (2025) as Self - Interviewee
- Mix Tape (2025) as Daniel
- Apartment 7A (2024) as Alan Marchand
- The Other Me (2022) as Irakli
- Alone Together (2022) as Charlie
- Home Before Dark (2020) as Matt Lisko
- J.T. LeRoy (2019) as Geoffrey Knoop
- Berlin, I Love You (2019) as Jared
- London Fields (2018) as Keith Talent
- Hard Sun (2018) as Detective Charlie Hicks
- Geostorm (2017) as Max Lawson
- Close to the Enemy (2016) as Callum Ferguson
- Feed the Beast (2016) as Dion Patras
- Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (2015) as Cor Van Hout
- Stonehearst Asylum (2014) as Edward Newgate
- Electric Slide (2014) as Eddie Dodson
- The Best Offer (2013) as Robert
- Cloud Atlas (2012) as Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
- Upside Down (2012) as Adam Kirk
- Spike Island (2012) as Burger Vendor
- Ashes (2012) as James
- One Day (2011) as Dexter Mayhew
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010) as Soren (voice)
- The Way Back (2010) as Janusz Wieszczek
- Heartless (2010) as Jamie Morgan
- Crossing Over (2009) as Gavin Kossef
- 21 (2008) as Ben Campbell
- The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) as George Boleyn
- Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) as Martin
- Creating the Universe (2008)
- Across the Universe (2007) as Jude
- Mouth to Mouth (2005) as Red
- Friends Reunited (2005) as Ryan
- The Second Quest (2004) as Young Charlie
- The Final Quest (2004) as Young Charlie
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Thursday the 12th (2003) as Martin Bannister
- Rehab (2003) as Darryl
- The Quest (2002) as Young Charlie
- Judge John Deed (2001)
- The Residents (2001) as Banjo
- Hawkins (2001) as Shop Assistant
- Other People's Children (2000) as Barry
- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) as Erik
- The Browning Version (1994) as Bryant
- Heartbeat (1992) as Robert
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Laurence Burrell
- 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank
- One Thousand Paper Cranes