Jude Law was born December 29, 1972 in south east London. He started acting with the National Youth Music Theatre at the age of 12 and, at 17, he dropped out of school completely, to star in a Granada daytime TV Soap called Families. In 1992, Jude began his stage career. He starred in many plays throughout London, and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award of "Outstanding Newcomer". After doing the play "Indiscretions" in London, he moved and did it again on Broadway. This time, he was alongside Kathleen Turner. He then received a Tony Nomination for "Outstanding Supporting Actor". He was then rewarded the Theatre World Award. After Broadway, Jude started on the big screen, in many independent films. His first big named movie was Gattaca, with Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. He also had a good role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Jude's latest rise to fame has been because of The Talented Mr. Ripley, in which he plays Matt Damon's obsession. The film did very well at the box office, and critics loved the acting of Jude. He is also a partner in the production company "Natural Nylon". His partners include Jonny Lee Miller, Ewan McGregor and his ex-wife Sadie Frost. With his production company producing and Jude acting, his career seems to be on the rise.


Sherlock Holmes (2009): $9,000,000
Closer (2004/I) (2009): $9,500,000
Alfie (2004): $8,000,000
Cold Mountain (2003): $10,000,000
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999): $745,000

Former roommate of Ewan McGregor. Jude's parents, Peter Law & Maggie Law, were school teachers, but now run a theater company in France. He has one older sister, Natasha, who is a photographer. During a guest appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992), Jay Leno asked him where his name came from, and he replied that he was named after the Beatles song "Hey Jude." [15 June 2001] Welcomed third child son Rudy on September 10, 2002. The baby weighed 5lbs 5oz. He kept the shirts his characters in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) and Gattaca (1997) worn in the scenes when they were killed. Supports Tottenham Hotspur Football Club in London, UK. Named "Sexiest Man Alive" 2004 by People Magazine. Children: Son Rafferty Law (born October 6th 1996), Daughter Iris Law (born October 25th 2000) and Son Rudy Indiana Otis Law (born September 10th 2002) with Sadie Frost. Attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Is a former partner in the production company Natural Nylon. Nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award of Outstanding Newcomer. At the age of 12, started acting with the National Youth Music Theatre. Band Brand New has a song named after him, titled 'Jude Law and a Semester Abroad', featured on their album Your Favorite Weapon. He and his ex-wife Sadie Frost fought a custody battle for over 2 years. Kate Moss is the godmother of his daughter Iris Good friends with Rachel Weisz. Is a huge fan of Little Britain. Director Bryan Singer originally wanted him to play Zod in Superman Returns (2006). That role was previously played by Terence Stamp, who originally played the title role of Alfie on stage. In 2007, he spent 10 days in Afghanistan touring the country and filming a documentary. Originally was godfather of Kate Moss' daughter Lila, but when he got divorced from Sadie Frost, with whom Moss was close friends with, she relieved him of all duties. On September 22nd, 2009, Samantha Burke gave birth a baby girl named Sophia. She is the fourth child for Jude, who has three other children with his ex-wife, Sadie frost. Sophia weighed 5lbs, 12oz at birth.