Biography
Who is Jude Law?
Early life and real name
David Jude Heyworth Law was born on December 29, 1972, in the London borough of Lewisham in the United Kingdom. His parents, Peter Law and Margaret Anne Heyworth, were both teachers. He grew up in Blackheath with his older sister Natasha and attended John Ball Primary School, followed by Alleyn's School. He developed an interest in acting during childhood and dropped out of school at age seventeen to pursue performing arts with the National Youth Music Theatre and the play The Ragged Child.
Career highlights
Jude Law began his professional acting career in British theatre before moving into television and film roles. He gained international recognition for his performance in Anthony Minghella's film The Talented Mr. Ripley in 1999, earning a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and an Academy Award nomination. He subsequently starred in Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Sam Mendes's Road to Perdition, and Minghella's Cold Mountain. His later well-known work includes portraying Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes and a young Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts film series.
Theatre and awards
Alongside his extensive filmography, Jude Law has maintained a prominent career on the stage in London's West End and on Broadway. His early stage work included the 1994 production of Les Parents terribles, which earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination and a Tony Award nomination after transferring to Broadway. He returned to the stage to play the title role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Donmar Warehouse and Wyndham's Theatre. Over his career, he has also received the Honorary César and been named a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by France.
Birthday and age
Jude Law was born on December 29, 1972, which makes Jude 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Jude shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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