Age, Biography, and Wiki
- Age: Jude Law is currently 52 years old.
- Biography: Born in Lewisham, South London, Law is the second child of comprehensive school teachers Margaret Anne and Peter Robert Law. His name is inspired by the book "Jude the Obscure" and the Beatles song "Hey Jude" .
- Wiki: Jude Law has a comprehensive Wikipedia page that details his life, career, and achievements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Law.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
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| Date of Birth | 29 December 1972 |
| Age | 52 Years |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Jude Law stands at approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm).
- Weight: While specific weight measurements might vary, he typically appears fit and lean in his roles.
- Measurements: Not publicly detailed, but his physique is often noted for its athletic build.
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
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Dating & Relationship Status
- Marriage: Jude Law was married to actress Sadie Frost from 1997 to 2003 and later married Phillipa Coan in 2019 .
- Children: He has six children from his relationships, including Rafferty, Iris, Rudy with Sadie Frost; a daughter with Samantha Burke; another daughter with Catherine Harding; and a child with Phillipa Coan .
In addition to his film work, Law has performed in several West End and Broadway productions including Les Parents terribles in 1994, Hamlet in 2010, and Anna Christie in 2011. These earned him nominations for two Tony Awards. He has also been awarded the Honorary César and was named a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
to Peter Robert Law and Margaret Anne Heyworth, both teachers who had married five years earlier. His father later became, according to Law,. He is of Welsh descent through his maternal grandmother, who had originally been "long lost" from his family because Law's mother had been put up for adoption as a child. Law was given the first name David after the best friend of his father, but has always been referred to by his middle name, Jude, which was taken both from the protagonist of Thomas Hardy's novel Jude the Obscure and the Beatles' song "Hey Jude". He grew up in Blackheath, an area in the borough of Greenwich, with his older sister, Natasha, where he was educated, first at John Ball Primary School, then briefly at Kidbrooke School, and then at Alleyn's School.
Law began acting in 1987 with the National Youth Music Theatre, though his interest in performing began during his childhood, having been previously cast in a Saint George and the Dragon rendition as a five-year-old. Having grown a dislike for school, Law dropped out at age 17 to pursue acting, playing various roles in the Edinburgh Fringe-awarded play The Ragged Child. One of his first major stage roles was Foxtrot Darling in Philip Ridley's The Fastest Clock in the Universe, which he performed at the Hampstead Theatre in London. Law went on to appear as Michael in the 1994 West End rendition of Jean Cocteau's tragicomedy Les Parents terribles, directed by Sean Mathias. This performance earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Newcomer, as well as a Ian Charleson Award under the same category title. Following a title change to Indiscretions, the play was reworked and transferred to Broadway in 1995, where Law acted opposite Kathleen Turner, Roger Rees and Cynthia Nixon. This role earned him a Tony Award nomination for best supporting actor, and the Theatre World Award.
In 1994, Law appeared in his first major leading film role with the British crime drama Shopping, which also starred his then future wife, Sadie Frost. He later gained prominence for his role in the Oscar Wilde biopic Wilde (1997), for which he won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer as well as a London Film Critics Circle Award for his portrayal of Lord Alfred Douglas, the glamorous young lover of Stephen Fry's Wilde. The New York Times reviewer Janet Maslin noted that Law's Other reviewers including William Gallagher also complimented Law's appearance as the character. In Andrew Niccol's science fiction film Gattaca (1997), Law took on the role of a disabled former swimming star living in a eugenics-obsessed dystopia. In Clint Eastwood's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997), he played the role of Billy Hanson, a male prostitute killed by his partner, an art dealer portrayed by Kevin Spacey. Law also played Steven Grlscz, a vampire and an expert seducer, in The Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998).
At this time, Law and his then-wife Sadie Frost were members of the Primrose Hill set, which, along with other members such as Jonny Lee Miller, led to the 1996 creation of production company Natural Nylon, which he would later leave in 2003.
In 2006, he starred in an anthology of Samuel Beckett readings and performances directed by Anthony Minghella. With the Beckett Gala Evening at the Reading Town Hall, more than £22,000 was donated for the Macmillan Cancer Support. Also in 2006, Frost and Law directed a Shakespeare play in a South African orphanage. He travelled to Durban with Frost and their children to help children who have lost their parents to AIDS. In July 2007, as patron of the charity, he helped kick off the month-long tour of the AIDS-themed musical Thula Sizwe by the Young Zulu Warriors. Also in 2007, he encouraged the Friends of the Earth/the Big Ask campaign, asking British government to take action against climate change.
Law is a featured artist on Vampire Weekend's 2019 album, Father of the Bride, in which he recites Thomas Campbell's poem "Lord Ullin's Daughter" during the song of the same name.
Law is the younger brother of Natasha Law, an illustrator and artist based in London. His parents live in Vaudelnay, France, where they run their own drama school and theatre.
On 2 September 1997, Law married actress Sadie Frost, whom he had met in 1992 on the set of Shopping. They have three children, including Raff and Iris. On 29 October 2003, the couple divorced. While filming Alfie (2004) in late 2003, Law and co-star Sienna Miller began a relationship; they became engaged in 2004. On 8 July 2005, Law issued a public apology to Miller for having an affair with his children's nanny. Miller and Law ended their relationship in November 2006.
In 2008, Law was in a brief relationship with American model Samantha Burke, who gave birth to his fourth child in September 2009. On 1 May 2019, he married his girlfriend Phillipa Coan. In September 2020, Law announced the birth of the couple's first child together, who is also his sixth.
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| Husband | Sadie Frost (m. 1997-2003) Phillipa Coan (m. 2019) |
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Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Estimates vary, with some sources suggesting Jude Law's net worth is around $55 million as of 2025 and others stating it is $75 million .
- Salary: He earns approximately $750,000 annually, with specific payments like $750,000 for his role in "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" .
Career, Business, and Investments
- Early Career: Law began acting at 15 with the National Youth Music Theatre and later played roles in the West End .
- Breakthrough Roles: His performances in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Cold Mountain" earned him Oscar nominations .
- Recent Ventures: Beyond film, Law has ventured into voice work, theatre, and brand deals .
David Jude Heyworth Law (born 29 December 1972) is an English actor. He began his career in theatre before landing small roles in various British television productions and feature films. Law gained international recognition for his role in Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Law, an admirer of Laurence Olivier, suggested the actor's image be included in the 2004 film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Using computer graphics technology, footage of the young Olivier was merged into the film, playing Dr. Totenkopf, a mysterious scientific genius and supervillain. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow would be the final film produced by Natural Nylon, which had folded with the departure of its founding members, including Law. The company did not see major successes. Also in 2004, Law portrayed the title character in Alfie, a remake of Bill Naughton's 1966 film, playing the role originated by Michael Caine; the remake received negative reviews and flopped at the box office. Law later took on another of Caine's earlier roles in the 2007 film Sleuth, adapted by Nobel Laureate in Literature Harold Pinter and playing opposite Caine himself, who took on the mentor role originated by Laurence Olivier. People magazine named Law the Sexiest Man Alive in their November 2004 issue, with his I Heart Huckabees co-star Naomi Watts quoted as saying “He’s the most beautiful man who ever walked the earth — an absolutely perfect oil painting".
In July 2007, Law and Jeremy Gilley were in Afghanistan over a period of ten days to document peace commitments and activities there for an upcoming film and for marking the UN International Day of Peace. Accompanied by UNICEF Representative Catherine Mbengue, they travelled and filmed in dangerous areas of eastern Afghanistan with a film crew, interviewing children, government ministers, community leaders and UN officials. They also filmed at schools and visited various UNICEF-supported programmes inside and outside the capital Kabul. The efforts of Peace One Day are coordinated in celebration of the annual International Day of Peace, on 21 September. The film, named The Day After Peace, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, after which it was further shown at a gala screening at the Royal Albert Hall on 21 September 2008.
Social Network
- While not extensively detailed in the search results, Jude Law is likely active on various social media platforms, though specific details about his online presence are not provided.
In May 2009, Law returned to the London stage to portray the title role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Donmar Warehouse West End season at Wyndham's Theatre. The BBC reported but included other reviews of Law's interpretation that were mixed. There was a further run of the production at Elsinore Castle in Denmark from 25–30 August 2009. In September 2009, the production transferred to the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The Washington Post felt the much-anticipated performance was. Nonetheless, he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play and at the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards ceremony, he was presented with the John and Wendy Trewin Award for Best Shakespearean Performance. Also in 2009, Law became one of three actors who took over the role of actor Heath Ledger in Terry Gilliam's film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Along with Law, actors Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell portray.
In 2010, Law purchased a property in Highgate, London, moving from Primrose Hill with his then-partner Sienna Miller. His residence was at The Grove, a street known for its notable residents. Throughout the 2000s, an about Law's life had been in the possession of the media, prompting his involvement in the News International phone hacking scandal. Additionally, a family member of his was alleged to have been paid by News of the World to share information with them.
Education
- Early Education: Law attended John Ball Primary School in Blackheath and Kidbrooke School, followed by Alleyn’s School .
- Training: His early acting career involved the National Youth Music Theatre .
Jude Law's enduring success in the entertainment industry reflects his talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft. His ability to transition between film, theater, and other ventures has cemented his status as a leading figure in the acting world.
Law serves as an ambassador of the Prince of Wales' Children and the Arts Foundation. He supports Breast Cancer Care, and in December 2008 he supported the Willow Foundation by creating a small canvas for their campaign Stars on Canvas. In April 2009 he supported the charity Education Africa with the gift of a mask he had painted and signed himself. The campaign was launched on eBay by Education Africa.
