Biography
Who is Jared Harris?
Early life and education
Jared Francis Harris was born on August 24, 1961, in Hammersmith, London. He is the second of three sons born to the Irish actor Richard Harris and Elizabeth Rees-Williams. His brothers include director Damian Harris and actor Jamie Harris.
Before beginning his professional career, he attended Downside School in Somerset. He later moved to the United States to study at Duke University, where he earned a BFA in drama in 1984. Following his time in North Carolina, he returned to England to complete his training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 1989.
Acting career highlights
The professional path of Jared Harris began with Shakespearean productions at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in London and The Public Theater in New York. His first film appearance was in the 1989 movie The Rachel Papers. He later appeared in various films including Far and Away, The Last of the Mohicans, and Natural Born Killers.
He gained significant recognition for his role as Lane Pryce in the AMC series Mad Men. His work in television continued with roles in the science fiction series Fringe and the supernatural series The Terror. In 2019, he starred as Valery Legasov in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, a performance that earned him a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.
Recent projects include his leading role as Hari Seldon in the Apple TV+ series Foundation. He is also set to appear in upcoming films such as A House of Dynamite and The Brink of War. His filmography spans decades, ranging from early roles in I Shot Andy Warhol to historical dramas like Lincoln.
Family and personal life
Regarding his personal life, Jared Harris has been married several times. He first married Jacqueline Goldenberg in 1989, though the marriage ended in divorce three years later. He later married actress Emilia Fox in 2005, but they divorced in 2010.
In 2013, he married Allegra Riggios. Currently, he resides in Los Angeles within the United States. His family connections in the industry are well-known, as his father was a well-known actor and his brothers are also involved in film and television production.
Birthday and age
Jared Harris was born on August 24, 1961, which makes Jared 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Jared shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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