Jonathan Rhys Meyers
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 27, 1977 in Cork, Ireland
- Active Years
- 1952–2028 (77 Years)
- Total Credits
- 85 credits in database
Biography
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is an Irish actor and model born on July 27, 1977, in Cork, Ireland. He is also known by the names Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe, JRM, and Jonathan Rhys. His acting career encompasses both film and television. Among his credited works are roles in Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham, Woody Allen's Match Point, and August Rush. He also performed singing parts in Velvet Goldmine and August Rush. In television, he starred as Elvis Presley in the biographical mini-series Elvis, a performance for which he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor. In addition to acting and modeling, he has worked as a producer and musician. His extensive filmography includes eighty-two known acting credits on The Movie Database.
Career overview
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is an Irish actor and model. Born on July 27, 1977, in Cork, Ireland, he is also known by the names Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe, JRM, and Jonathan Rhys. Throughout his career, he has built a substantial body of work in both film and television, accumulating a total of known credits that reaches eighty-two.
As a prominent screen performer, his acting portfolio includes notable roles in several well-known films, such as Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham, and Woody Allen's Match Point. In addition to these cinematic appearances, he took over singing parts in two of his films, specifically Velvet Goldmine and August Rush. On television, he portrayed Elvis Presley in the biographical mini-series Elvis. His performance in the mini-series earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor.
Beyond his acting credits in film and television, background information notes that he has also worked as a producer and musician. His personal and professional background encompasses a diverse range of entertainment industry contributions, establishing his presence across modeling, acting, and musical performances.
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Full Filmography
85 titles- Wilde VS England (2028) as Oscar Wilde
- Viper (2026) as Trey 'Wolf' Johnson
- Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich (2025) as Self
- Operation Blood Hunt (2024) as Murphy
- The Clean Up Crew (2024) as Alex
- 97 Minutes (2023) as Alex
- Ambush (2023) as Miller
- Mercy (2023) as Sean Quinn
- Disquiet (2023) as Sam
- Wifelike (2022) as William
- The Good Neighbor (2022) as Robert
- Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders (2022) as Kyle
- Edge of the World (2021) as Sir James Brooke
- The Survivalist (2021) as Ben
- American Night (2021) as John Kaplan
- Hide and Seek (2021) as Noah Blackwell
- Yakuza Princess (2021) as Shirô
- Holy Lands (2019) as David
- Awake (2019) as John Doe
- The Aspern Papers (2019) as Morton Vint
- The Aspern Papers (2019) Executive Producer
- Black Butterfly (2017) as Jack
- The 12th Man (2017) as Kurt Stage
- The 12th Man (2017) Executive Producer
- The Shadow Effect (2017) as Reese
- Damascus Cover (2017) as Ari Ben-Sion / Hans Hoffmann
- Damascus Cover (2017) Producer
- London Town (2017) as Joe Strummer
- Roots (2016) as Tom Lea
- Stonewall (2015) as Trevor
- Vikings (2013) as Bishop Heahmund
- Dracula (2013) as Dracula/Alexander Grayson/Vlad Tepes
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) as Valentine
- Eternal Return (2013) as Narrator
- Another Me (2013) as John
- Belle du Seigneur (2012) as Solal
- Albert Nobbs (2011) as Viscount Yarrell
- From Paris with Love (2010) as James Reece
- 6 Souls (2010) as David / Adam / Wesley
- The Children of Huang Shi (2008) as George Hogg
- A Film with Me in It (2008) as Pierce 2
- The Tudors (2007) as Henry VIII of England
- August Rush (2007) as Louis Connelly
- Mission: Impossible III (2006) as Declan
- Match Point (2005) as Chris Wilton
- Elvis (2005) as Elvis Presley
- Alexander (2004) as Cassander
- Vanity Fair (2004) as George Osborne
- The Tesseract (2004) as Sean
- Tracking 'The Lion in Winter' (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Prozac Nation (2003) as Noah
- I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003) as Davey
- The Lion in Winter (2003) as Philip
- Octane (2003) as The Father
- The Emperor's Wife (2003) as Chamberlain
- Bend It Like Beckham (2002) as Joe
- The Magnificent Ambersons (2002) as George Amberson Minafer
- Tangled (2001) as Alan Hammond
- Happy Now (2001) as Mark Wraith
- Gormenghast (2000) as Steerpike
- Titus (1999) as Chiron
- Ride with the Devil (1999) as Pitt Mackeson
- The Loss of Sexual Innocence (1999) as Nic, aged 16
- B. Monkey (1999) as Bruno
- Velvet Goldmine (1998) as Brian Slade
- The Governess (1998) as Henry Cavendish
- The Tribe (1998) as Adam
- The View (1997) as Self
- Telling Lies in America (1997) as Kevin Boyle
- The Disappearance of Finbar (1997) as Finbar Flynn
- The Maker (1997) as Josh Minnell
- Michael Collins (1996) as Collin's Assassin
- Killer Tongue (1996) as Rudolph
- Samson and Delilah (1996) as 14-Year-Old Samson
- A Man of No Importance (1994) as First Young Man
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Eyes in the Trees as Vince Henway
- The Room Below
- The Rising: 1916 as P. H. Pearse
- The Catch
- Blood and Dust
- The Paralytic as Carpenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jonathan Rhys Meyers best known for?
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wilde VS England (2028), Operation Blood Hunt (2024), 97 Minutes (2023), Ambush (2023).
When and where was Jonathan Rhys Meyers born?
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born on July 27, 1977 in Cork, Ireland.
How many credits does Jonathan Rhys Meyers have?
Jonathan Rhys Meyers has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2028.
What is Jonathan Rhys Meyers's background in cinema and television?
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is an Irish actor and model born on July 27, 1977, in Cork, Ireland. He is also known by the names Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe, JRM, and Jonathan Rhys. His acting career encompasses both film and television. Among his credited works are roles in Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham, Woody All...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Vikings (2013) as Bishop Heahmund — aged about 35
- The Tudors (2007) as Henry VIII of England — aged about 29
- August Rush (2007) as Louis Connelly — aged about 29
- Match Point (2005) as Chris Wilton — aged about 27
- The 12th Man (2017) as Kurt Stage — aged about 39
- Dracula (2013) as Dracula/Alexander Grayson/Vlad Tepes — aged about 35
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