Eddie Redmayne, an English film actor, was born in London on January 6, 1982. When the time came, the young man entered Eton College, from there he transferred to Cambridge and began to study at the University of Trinity, at the faculty of art history. The student Redmayn was engaged diligently, at the age of 21 he graduated and received the diploma of a dramatic actor. Specialization - "theater performances".
Carier start
In 2002, Eddie Redmayne, whose biography then opened a new page, made his debut on the stage of the London Globe Theater in the play "Twelfth Night" based on a play by William Shakespeare. He played so talentedly that critics did not dare to call him a budding actor. Redmayne’s role was wide; he had access to images of peers with practically no subject limit, from a street scumbag to a young scientist burdened with his intellect.
First Theater Award
After such a successful test in the classics, Eddie played on the stage for several years without even thinking about cinema. Not because he was not interested in cinema, he was simply possessed by uncertainty in his abilities. In 2009, actor Eddie Redmayne earned his first award with a great game. He played in the play "Red" about the life and work of the artist Mark Rothko. The character was, as befits a creative person, difficult, in the course of the plot, a deep interpretation of the character of the painter was required. Eddie Redmayne brilliantly starred. The performance received six Tony awards, one of them went to Eddie, in the category "Best Role", the rest were distributed among other participants.
First movie role
The actor began acting in films in 2005, the first picture with his participation was "Elizabeth First", where he played the character of Henry Risley, Earl of Southampton. The role turned out, self-confidence came. Further, Redmayne tried to act as often as possible, he wanted to develop professionally and at the same time earn a decent life, since he had no other sources of subsistence.
A television
Eddie Redmayne accepted all the directors' invitations and in 2008 played one of the roles in his first television series Tess of the d'Herberville Family. His character's name was Angela Claire, he was a young man who, as the son of a priest, tried to farm. The series was a success, and Eddie Redmayne instantly became a popular actor. However, the unexpected take-off did not turn his head, he continued to work with full dedication.
In 2010, Eddie took part in the creation of another series, this time historical, called "Pillars of the Earth." The actor played the role of Jack Jackson, the son of a nun.
The latest television series featuring Redmayne was the production of Bird's Song directed by Philip Martin. Eddie played the role of Stephen Raceford, a participant in the First World War.
the main role
In 2014, director James Marsh created a melodramatic picture based on real events, dedicated to the famous physicist Stephen Hawking. The script was written based on the recollections of the scientist's wife, Jane Hawking.
The film has a long background, which screenwriter Anthony McCartin studied since 1988, when he first became acquainted with Jane's memoirs. And only in 2004, having studied the contents of Mrs. Hawking's newly published memoirs, did the writer begin to adapt the plot. He worked at his own peril and risk, without any contracts. Several personal meetings with Jane Hawking helped give the whole story an emotional touch. The film promised to turn out to be interesting, although additional efforts were required to clarify the chronology of events.
Highest recognition
The main male role was received by Redmayne, female - actress Felicity Jones. Director J. Marsh delved into the archives, trying to maximize the credibility of the plot. And for actor Redmayne, this film was his finest hour. In 2015, the painting "The Hawking Universe" was nominated for an Oscar in four positions. "Best Actor" - Eddie Redmayne, "Best Actor" - Felicity Jones, "Best Movie Music" - Johan Johansson, and "Best Screenplay" - Anthony McCarthen. Only Redmayne won the Academy Award in its nomination.
The film, among other things, was an impressive commercial success, its box office grossing at the box office was around $ 121 201 940 with a symbolic budget of 15 million. Eddie Redmayne, whose Oscar became the pinnacle of his creative career, starred in two more films after a film about a physics scientist. This is the "Ascent of Jupiter" (character Balem Abrasax) and "Girl from Denmark" (the role of Einar Wegener).
Eddie Redmayne: movies
From 2005 to the present, the actor participated in sixteen full-length films, not counting the series. Eddie Redmayne, whose films have enjoyed continued success, does not intend to rest on his laurels and continues to act actively.
The following is a complete list of films featuring the actor:
- "Elizabeth I", 2005 - Henry Riesley, Earl;
- "Reading Thoughts", 2006 - Alex;
- The False Temptation, 2006 - Edward Wilson, son;
- "Wild Grace", 2007 - Anthony Backland;
- "Golden Age", 2007 - Thomas Babington;
- "Oxide", 2008 - Quartery Doolittle;
- "Yellow Handkerchief of Happiness", 2008 - Gordy;
- "Another of the Boleyn family," 2008 - William Stafford;
- "1939", 2009 - Ralph Kays;
- "Black Death", 2010 - Osmund;
- "Seven Nights and Days with Marilyn", 2011 - Colin Clark;
- "The Provincial", 2011 - Eddie Krizer;
- "Les Miserables", 2012 - Marius Monmersi;
- "Theory of Everything", 2014 - scientist Hawking;
- "Climbing Jupiter", 2015 - Balem Abrasax;
- "Girl from Denmark", 2015 - Einar Wegener.
Personal life
Eddie Redmayne leads a serene, measured life, he is not one of those people who see the meaning of existence in publicity. Social media reporters do not besiege his house in the hope of discovering a sensation. In 2012, Eddie met his future wife Hannah Bagshaw. After two years of friendship, the young people decided to get married. In June 2014, the engagement took place, and already in December, the 15th, Eddie and Hannah were married in the county of Somerset, surrounded by close relatives and friends. The wedding was played at the Watington House Hotel.
Hannah Bagshaw took all the trouble into organizing the celebrations and perfectly coped with this difficult task. The couple has no children yet, but they are quite happy.