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Rufus Frederik SewellBritish actor
Date of Birth: 19.10.1967
Country:  Great Britain |
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Rufus Sewell
Early Life and EducationRufus Sewell was born in London, England, in 1967. His father, animator Bill Sewell, left the family when Rufus was young and passed away when he was ten years old. Raised by his mother, who was often lenient towards his antics, Rufus expressed himself through unconventional means. He experimented with hair colors, formed questionable acquaintances, and even faced legal trouble.
However, despite his unconventional behavior, Sewell was accepted into the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He spent three years studying before leaving in 1989. To support himself during his education, he worked as a cleaner, carpenter's assistant, and drummer in a rock band.
Stage and Screen Debut
Sewell's acting debut came on the London stage in the play "Making It Better," for which he won the Best Newcomer Award. He subsequently appeared in Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia," earning an Olivier Award nomination. His performance in "Translations" on Broadway earned him a Theatre World Award.
Sewell's film debut was in Don Boyd's "Twenty-One" in 1991, where he played a heroin addict. In 1993, he starred in Michael Winner's thriller "Dirty Weekend." On television, he became known for his roles in "Middlemarch," "Cold Comfort Farm," "The Woodlanders," and "Arabian Nights."
Diverse Roles and International Acclaim
Despite his striking appearance, Sewell often played characters with flaws and complexities. He portrayed terrorists, murderers, alcoholics, and drug addicts. However, his versatility was evident in his 1998 role as a Venetian aristocrat in Marshall Herskovitz's "Dangerous Beauty."
In 2000, Sewell worked with Kim Basinger and Christina Ricci in Chuck Russell's "Bless the Child." He played a knight in Brian Helgeland's "A Knight's Tale" in 2001, and appeared in Christian Duguay's "Extreme Ops" the following year.
Among his recent works are the European thriller "Vinyan" and the American thriller "Downloading Nancy," both released in 2008. He also joined the cast of the television series "Eleventh Hour" and "The Pillars of the Earth." Currently, Sewell combines his film work with stage performances at London's Royal Court Theatre.
Personal Life
Rufus Sewell was married to Yasmine Abdallah in 1999, but they divorced a year later. His second marriage, to Amy Gardner, also ended in divorce. With Gardner, he has a son.
