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Charlie CoxBritish stage and film actor
Date of Birth: 21.12.1982
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Charlie Cox
Charlie Cox is a young British stage and film actor who gained wide recognition after his roles in several films, including "Casanova" and "Stardust". He was born in London on December 21, 1982. Cox came from a large family, being the youngest of five children. His family moved to East Sussex, where Charlie spent his childhood.
Education and Early Career
Cox attended Sherborne School, where he studied acting. This school has produced actors such as Jeremy Irons and many others. Following his time at Sherborne, Cox went on to graduate from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He got his first stage experience in Sherborne, where he portrayed characters like Mugsy in Patrick Marber's "Dealer's Choice" and John Bates in "Henry V". Charlie's appearance and versatility allowed him to effortlessly transform into characters of noble blood, making such roles particularly successful for him.
Breakthrough in Film
In 2002, Cox was invited to a film set for a small role in the TV series "Judge John Deed". Although it was a minor role, his fresh face and excellent acting skills caught the attention of others. In 2003, he appeared in the drama film "Dot the i" in a supporting role. The film received positive ratings, and its director won the Audience Award at the Deauville Film Festival in France. The following year, in 2004, Cox appeared in the film adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice". In this film, he portrayed Lorenzo and had the opportunity to work with stars like Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons. "The Merchant of Venice" won the "Silver Ribbon" from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists for "Best Design" in 2006. Additionally, the film was nominated for four other categories in 2005 in Britain, including "Best Film", "Best Costume Design", "Best Male Performance", and "Best Directing". In the same year, another film featuring Cox, "Things to Do Before You're 30", was released, in which he played a small role.
Rising Stardom
In 2005, Cox gained significant attention after his appearance in the film "Casanova". Not only was the film commercially successful, but his portrayal of the main character's brother in medieval Italian nobility costume was also impressive. In 2006, Cox starred in the TV film "A for Andromeda" and played the lead role in the TV film "Lewis". He also appeared in the Spanish film "Tirante el Blanco" in a major role. The year 2007 proved to be exceptionally successful for Cox when the fantasy film "Stardust" was released, with Cox in the lead role. In this film, he worked alongside stars like Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro. "Stardust" garnered attention from critics and won awards for "Best Film of the Year". Another film that solidified Cox's fame was "Stone of Destiny" in which he played a role in the attempt of four students to return the symbol of Scotland back to its homeland. The film was also well-received and won awards for "Best Film of the Year" in 2008. In 2009, Cox appeared in the film "Glorious 39", and he was also working on another project, the drama film "There Be Dragons", which was planned for release in 2010.
