Joseph Fiennes Biography
Joseph Alberic Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes also known as Joseph Fiennes, is an English actor of film, television and stage. He’s well known for his role in the romantic comedy drama film Shakespeare in Love where he portrayed the famous English playwright William Shakespeare. Regarded as the ‘go-to actor for English cultural history’, Fiennes is particularly known for his versatility and period pieces. His numerous accolades include one Screen Actors Guild Award and nomination for a British Academy Film Award
How old is Joseph Fiennes? – Age
Joseph is 52 years as of 2022. He was born on 27th May 1970 in Salisbury, Wiltshire , England.
Joseph Fiennes Family
The actor being the son of Mark Fiennes, a farmer and photographer, and Jennifer Lash, a writer, he has five siblings; actor Ralph Fiennes, directors Martha Fiennes and Sophie Fiennes, Composer Magnus Fiennes and conservationist Jacob Fiennes. Also out of the five siblings he has a foster brother, Michael Emery, who is an archeologist.
Is Joseph Fiennes engaged? – Wife
Fiennes married Maria Dolores Dieguez, a Swiss model of Spain/Galician origin, in a Roman Catholic ceremony in Tuscany in August 2009. They have two daughters named Sam Fiennes and Isabel Fiennes.
Joseph Fiennes Education
He was briefly educated in Republic of Ireland, then at Swan School for Boys, an independent school in Salisbury that being before passing his 11+ exam and continuing to Bishop Wordsworth’s School, a voluntary-aided state day grammar school, in the Cathedral Close of the city. Later on he attended the art school in Suffolk for a year, before joining the Young Vic Youth Theatre. Joseph trained for three years at the London’s Guildhall School of music and drama as well, from where he graduated in 1993.
Joseph Fiennes Career
The actor made his first two appearance in a professional role on stage in two plays; The Woman in Black and A Month in the Country. He made his film debut in the 1996 drama film Stealing Beauty where he was cast in an important role. The film dealt with the life of teenage girl who recently lost her mother. Later on Joseph earned acclaim for his role in the 1998 film Elizabeth, which was based on the early years of Queen Elizabeth’s rule. The film was a huge success, and won several awards including an Oscar. The same year, Fiennes also appeared in the romantic comedy-drama Shakespeare in Love, in a main role. The film was a monumental success, and can be regarded as the most significant work of his career till date. It was nominated for thirteen Oscars, out of which it won seven. Along with earning him popularity, his role in Shakespeare in Love also helped him gain important roles in several films over the ensuing years. In 2001, he played the lead role in the war film Enemy at the Gate. Throughout the years, he played significant roles in films, such as Merchant of Venice, The Darwin Awards, The Escapist and Hercules. Fiennes played the lead role in the American TV series Flashforward which aired on the ABC network from 2009. In 2012, he appeared in the second season of the popular horror anthology series American Horror Story. His most recent work is the 2016 Biblical drama film Risen, where he played the lead role.
Joseph Fiennes Net Worth
The American actor has a net worth of up to $10 million dollars.
Joseph Fiennes Movies
- 1996 – Stealing Beauty
- 1998 – Elizabeth
- 1998 – Shakespeare in Love
- 1999 – Forever Mine
- 2000 – Rancid Aluminum
- 2001 – Enemy at the Gates
- 2001 – Dust
- 2002 – Leo
- 2003 – Killing Me Softly
- 2003 – Luther
- 2004 – The Merchant of Venice
- 2005 – The Great Raid
- 2005 – Man to Man
- 2006 – Running with Scissors
- 2007 – Goodbye Bafana
- 2008 – The Escapist
- 2008 – The Red Baron
- 2008 – Spring 1941
- 2009 – Against the Current
- 2014 – The Game Maker
- 2015 – Strangerland
- 2016 – Risen
Joseph Fiennes TV Shows
- 2008 – Pretty/Handsome
- 2009 – FlashFoward
- 2011 – Camelot
- 2012 – American Horror Story
- 2017 – Urban Myths
- 2021 – The Handmaid’s Tale
- 2022 – Sherwood