It happened on this day - 6th Jan in 1972

in hive-193186 •  16 days ago 

The British actor Eddie Redmayne was born on 6th January 1972.

On this day in 1972 Eddie Redmayne was born in London, England. Redmayne attended Eton College and later studied History of Art at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Redmayne's professional acting career began on the stage. He gained critical acclaim for his role in Edward Albee's "The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?" in 2004, earning a nomination for an Olivier Award.

His film debut came with "Like Minds" (2006), but his breakthrough roles were as Colin Clark in "My Week with Marilyn" (2011) and Marius Pontmercy in "Les Misérables" (2012). He received widespread acclaim and an Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything" (2014). More recently Eddie starred as Newt Scamander in the "Fantastic Beasts" film series, set in the Harry Potter universe. In 2024, Redmayne took on the role of the Jackal in the television series "The Day of the Jackal," a contemporary adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's novel. This is a production that he was heavily involved in adapting for the present day.

Eddie Redmayne's career has been marked by a diverse range of roles that has showcased his versatility and dedication to his craft, making him one of the most respected actors of his generation. I wish him a very Happy Birthday....

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