Stage Career
- Jesus Christ in "Son Of Man" (1996–1997): Early stage role.
- Troilus in "Troilus and Cressida" (1996–1997): Another significant stage performance.
- Iago in "Othello" (2002): Demonstrated his versatility in Shakespearean roles.
- Cyrano in "Cyrano de Bergerac" (2009): Showcased his ability in classic plays.
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| Date of Birth | 27 May 1970 |
| Age | 55 Years |
| Birth Place | Salisbury, Wiltshire, England |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Joseph Fiennes' height and weight are not widely available, he maintains a slender build typical of many actors who often have to adapt physically for roles.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Joseph Fiennes is married to Maria Dolores Diéguez, a Swiss model. The couple has two daughters together.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of recent estimates, Joseph Fiennes' net worth is approximately $10 million, primarily accumulated through his successful acting career in films and television series like "Shakespeare in Love," "The Handmaid's Tale," and "American Horror Story" . However, in 2017, his net worth was estimated to be higher, around $18 million .
Television Career
- American Horror Story: Asylum (2012–2013): Fiennes played Monsignor Timothy Howard.
- The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2021): He portrayed Commander Fred Waterford, earning an Emmy nomination.
Fiennes' first professional stage appearance was in the West End in The Woman in Black, followed by A Month in the Country. He then became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company for two seasons.
Social Network
Joseph Fiennes maintains a relatively low profile on social media platforms, preferring to focus on his acting career rather than engaging extensively online.
He is known for his portrayals of William Shakespeare in Shakespeare in Love (1998), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Sir Robert Dudley in Elizabeth (1998), Commisar Danilov in Enemy at the Gates (2001), Martin Luther in Luther (2003), and Monsignor Timothy Howard in the second season of the TV series American Horror Story (2012–2013). His performance as Commander Fred Waterford in the TV series The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2021) was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2018. On the stage, Fiennes' 2023 portrayal of Gareth Southgate in James Graham's Dear England earned him a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.
In the second season of American Horror Story, which premiered in October 2012, Fiennes played the role of Monsignor Timothy Howard. From 2017 to 2021, Fiennes starred on the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale as Commander Fred Waterford.
Education
Fiennes attended the Swan School for Boys and then Bishop Wordsworth’s School. He briefly attended art school before joining the Young Vic Youth Theatre. He graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1993, marking the beginning of his professional acting career .
Fiennes was briefly educated in the Republic of Ireland, then at Swan School For Boys and Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. He then attended art school in Suffolk for a year, before joining the Young Vic Youth Theatre. Fiennes subsequently trained for three years at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1993.
