Jonathan Rhys Meyers

About this actor

Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born 27 July 1977) is an Irish actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the films Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham, Match Point and his television roles as Elvis Presley in the biographical miniseries Elvis, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor, and as King Henry VIII in the historical drama The Tudors. He also took over singing parts in Velvet Goldmine and August Rush. He has been the face of several advertising campaigns for Hugo Boss fragrances. Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Geraldine Meyers and musician John O'Keefe. His stage name is derived from his mother's maiden name Meyers. He spent the first few months of his life in hospital. Born with a serious heart problem, Meyers was baptised shortly after his birth, as it was feared he would not survive long enough for a traditional baptism ceremony. He was raised Roman Catholic by his family. Born in Dublin, he moved to...