Joseph Fiennes
Milestones
- Birthplace: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
- Birthday: May 27, 1970
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2007
Portrayed James Gregory, Mandela's censor officer and prison guard in "Goodbye Bafana" based on the book by Gregory titled Goodbye Bafana: Nelson Mandela, My Prisoner, My Friend
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2006
Played a gay schizophrenic in the film adaptation of the Augusten Burroughs book, "Running With Scissors"
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2004
Appeared in the WWII drama "The Great Raid"
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2004
Starred in "The Merchant of Venice" a Shakespearian adaptation, set in 16th century Venice
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2003
Cast as religious reformer Martin Luther in the biopic "Luther"
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2002
Starred opposite Heather Graham in the controversial romance "Killing Me Softly" directed by Chen Kaige
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2001
Cast in title role of "Edward II" at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre; reprised role in London's West End in spring 2002
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2001
Co-starred in "Enemy at the Gates" with Jude Law and Ed Harris
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1999
Cast as one of three men attracted to the same woman in "The Very Thought of You/Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence"
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1998
Cast in the title role of the period romance "Shakespeare in Love"; co-starred with Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck
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1998
Co-starred opposite Cate Blanchett in "Elizabeth"
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1998
Returned to the London stage in "Real Classy Affair"
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1996
Feature film debut, "Stealing Beauty" directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
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1996
Offered well-received turns as Troilus in "Troilus and Cressida" and Silvius in "As You Like It"
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1995
TV acting debut, "The Vacillations of Poppy Carew"
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1995 to 1997
Was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
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1993
West End debut in "The Woman in Black"
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1978
Worked as a dresser at the National Theatre
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Began stage career with the Young Vic Youth Theatre
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Had a peripatetic upbringing, living in various parts of England and in Ireland
Upcoming Appearances
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