Geoffrey Rush

Actor in Shine and Pirates of the Caribbean

Geoffrey Rush - Actor in Shine and Pirates of the Caribbean
Born

July 6th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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An actor and producer achieved recognition in film and theatre. Won an Academy Award for Best Actor for role in 'Shine'. Received two Tony Awards for performances in 'The Drowsy Chaperone' and 'Waiting for Godot'. Contributed to Australian theatre as a co-founder of the Melbourne Theatre Company.

Won an Academy Award for 'Shine'

Starred in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series

Received two Tony Awards

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