Biography
Who is Rupert Graves?
Early life and education
Rupert Graves was born in Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom, on June 30, 1963. His mother worked as a travel coordinator, and his father was a musician and music teacher. He grew up in England and attended local schools for his education.
Before finding success in the entertainment industry, Rupert took on unusual jobs. His very first job after finishing school was working as a circus clown.
Film and television career
Rupert first gained major attention during the nineteen eighties by appearing in costume drama film adaptations of novels by E.M. Forster. He acted in A Room with a View in 1985 and followed it with a role in Maurice in 1987.
Over the decades, he built an extensive screen resume spanning more than twenty five films and over thirty five television projects. Well-known movie credits include The Madness of King George and A Handful of Dust.
From 2010 to 2017, television viewers saw him portray DI Lestrade in the British Broadcasting Corporation series Sherlock. He also received acclaim for playing Young Jolyon Forsyte in the television miniseries adaptation of The Forsyte Saga.
Stage acting career
Alongside his screen work, Rupert established a strong reputation as a talented stage actor. He performed in London theatre productions and on Broadway stages in New York City.
His theatrical credits include roles in plays such as Closer and The Elephant Man. He won awards for his performances in productions like The Pitchfork Disney and earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his work in Hurlyburly.
Birthday and age
Rupert Graves was born on June 30, 1963, which makes Rupert 63 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Rupert shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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