Joseph Fiennes
Biography
Joseph Fiennes, whose full name is Joseph Alberic Iscariot Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, was born on May 27, 1970, and is a distinguished English actor known for his work in both film and theater.
Fiennes has garnered significant acclaim for his diverse roles across various genres. He is widely recognized for his compelling performance as William Shakespeare in the Academy Award-winning film *Shakespeare in Love*. Additionally, he portrayed Sir Robert Dudley in the historical drama *Elizabeth*, and his role as Commissar Danilov in the war film *Enemy at the Gates* further showcased his versatility. Fiennes also took on the challenging role of Martin Luther in the biographical film *Luther*, where he depicted the pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation. More recently, he starred as Mark Benford in the critically acclaimed 2009 television series *FlashForward*, which captivated audiences with its intriguing narrative.
With a career spanning over two decades, Joseph Fiennes has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, celebrated for his ability to bring complex characters to life on both the big and small screens.
Filmography
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The Darwin Awards
2006 • Michael Burrows
Dust
2001 • Elijah
The Escapist
2008 • Lenny Drake
Stealing Beauty
1996 • Christopher Fox
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
2003 • Proteus (voice)
Killing Me Softly
2002 • Adam
The Mother (2023)
2023 • Adrian
The Great Raid
2005 • Major Gibson
The Games Maker
2014 • Morodian
The Merchant of Venice
2004 • Bassanio
Strangerland
2015 • Matthew Parker
Rancid Aluminium
2000 • Sean Deeny
Leo
2002 • Stephen
Man to Man
2005 • Jamie Dodd
Spring 1941
2007 • Artur Planck
The Red Baron
2008 • Captain Roy Brown
Running with Scissors
2006 • Neil Bookman
The Very Thought of You (1998)
1998 • Laurence
On Wings of Eagles
2016 • Eric Liddell
Luther (2003)
2003 • Martin Luther
Elizabeth
1998 • Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Risen
2016 • Clavius