Ioan Gruffudd
Welsh actor in 'Fantastic Four'
Born
October 6th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Wales
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Born in Wales, an actor gained prominence through roles in various films and television series. Featured in the 'Fantastic Four' as Reed Richards and portrayed Horatio Hornblower in the series 'Hornblower'. Performance in 'Titanic' as Fifth Officer Harold Lowe brought significant recognition. Appeared in 'King Arthur' and 'The Three Musketeers', showcasing versatility in historical and fantasy genres.
Played Reed Richards in 'Fantastic Four'
Portrayed Horatio Hornblower in 'Hornblower'
Appeared as Fifth Officer Harold Lowe in 'Titanic'
Acted in 'King Arthur' and 'The Three Musketeers'
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