Eddie Redmayne
English actor, starred in The Theory of Everything
Born
January 6th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English actor and model, recognized for roles in both film and theatre. Achievements include winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for performance in 'The Theory of Everything'. Gained critical acclaim for the portrayal of Stephen Hawking, showcasing the physicist's life and career. Other notable work includes playing Newt Scamander in the 'Fantastic Beasts' film series, a prequel to the Harry Potter franchise. The actor has also been involved in stage productions, including a successful performance in 'Red', which focuses on the abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko.
Won Academy Award for Best Actor
Starred in The Theory of Everything
Played Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts
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