Age, Biography and Wiki
Paul Bettany was born on May 27, 1971, in Shepherd’s Bush, London, England. He is the son of Anne (a stage singer, theatre teacher, and stage manager) and Thane Bettany (a dancer, actor, and drama teacher). Raised on a boarding school campus, Bettany’s early life was influenced by the arts. Tragedy struck at 16 when his brother died in an accident, after which Bettany left school, became a street performer, and later worked in a home for the elderly. He eventually trained at the Drama Centre in London, launching his acting career in theater before transitioning to film.
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| Date of Birth | 27 May 1971 |
| Age | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Paul Bettany stands at approximately 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) tall. His weight is estimated to be around 170–180 lbs (77–82 kg). Specific body measurements are not widely publicized.
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Paul Bettany is married to actress Jennifer Connelly. The couple has been together since the early 2000s and are known for their private, family-oriented life. They have children together and are often involved in joint real estate investments.
Bettany was raised Roman Catholic, although his church attendance drifted after his confirmation. Bettany then experimented with other Christian denominations among them Methodist and Church of England congregations with his father, before becoming an atheist. While his father taught at the all-girls boarding school Queenswood School, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire, the family lived on the school grounds.
When Bettany was 16, his brother Matthew died at age 8 after falling onto concrete from a tennis pavilion roof at Queenswood. Soon after, Bettany dropped out of school, left home, and became a street performer in London. He lived in a small flat and earned money by playing his guitar in the streets as a busker. His parents later divorced. After two years, he found a new job in a home for the elderly. After working there for a year, Bettany enrolled at the Drama Centre London.
On 28 June 2004, Bettany and 13 other actors were included in the 2004 invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Dogville and The Reckoning were released in limited cinemas in 2004. In September of that year, Bettany made his leading-man debut in Wimbledon, a romantic comedy with Kirsten Dunst. The film's cast would also introduce him to Jon Favreau, playing his manager, a relationship that would return when Favreau cast him as the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S. in Iron Man. In mid-2005, Bettany filmed Firewall in Vancouver, Canada, a thriller also starring Harrison Ford and Virginia Madsen, which reunited him with Wimbledon director Richard Loncraine. He spent the autumn of 2005 filming The Da Vinci Code, based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel and starring Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou and Ian McKellen. In the film, he played an Opus Dei monk named Silas.
In 2007, Bettany went to London to star in There For Me, written by his friends Dan Fredenburgh and Doraly Rosen. In 2008, he appeared in the New Line Cinema family fantasy Inkheart, playing the part of a fire-eater named Dustfinger. In 2009, he appeared as Charles Darwin in 'Creation', starring opposite his own wife Jennifer Connelly. In 2010, Bettany appeared alongside Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in The Tourist and portrayed the archangel Michael in Legion, a film depicting divine vengeance upon humanity. He starred in the films Priest and Margin Call, both released in 2011.
On 1 January 2003, Bettany married American actress Jennifer Connelly in Scotland, whom he met when they starred together in the 2001 film A Beautiful Mind. As a teenager, he had developed a crush on her after seeing her in the 1986 film Labyrinth. The September 11 attacks motivated him to act on his feelings for her, and after two days of attempting to contact her, he proposed, despite the fact that they were not yet in a relationship. Soon after their marriage, they moved to Brooklyn Heights after living in Tribeca. The couple have two children together. Bettany is stepfather to Connelly's son from a previous relationship.
Bettany is a close friend of actor Johnny Depp since 2010 as they met on the set of The Tourist. Text messages between Bettany and Depp from 2013 were used as evidence in 2020 during Depp's defamation trial against The Sun and in 2022 as part of Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard.
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| Husband | Jennifer Connelly (m. 1 January 2003) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Paul Bettany’s net worth in 2025 is estimated between $22 million and $50 million, depending on the source. Several outlets note that the higher figure of $50 million reflects his combined net worth with his wife, Jennifer Connelly. His most lucrative roles have been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably as Vision, where he earned substantial paychecks and gained global recognition.
Career, Business and Investments
Bettany’s career began on stage with roles in West End productions and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He made his film breakthrough in “Gangster No. 1” and gained attention in “A Knight’s Tale” and “A Beautiful Mind.” His iconic Marvel roles—first as the voice of JARVIS and then as Vision—secured his place as a major Hollywood player.
Beyond acting, Bettany has expanded into writing, directing, and production. He is also known for savvy real estate investments, including the purchase and sale of multimillion-dollar properties in New York City. Notably, he and Jennifer Connelly sold a Manhattan penthouse for $9 million in 2018 and bought an $15.5-million townhouse in Brooklyn Heights.
In 1990, at the age of 19, Bettany began a three-year course at the Drama Centre London in Chalk Farm. He made his stage debut in Stephen Daldry's acclaimed West End revival of An Inspector Calls at the Aldwych Theatre, playing the part of Eric Birling. He also appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company's productions of Richard III, Romeo and Juliet, and Julius Caesar (for which he received a Charleson Award nomination). When Bettany was 21, he appeared in a BBC production of Oliver Twist, playing Bill Sikes.
Social Network
Paul Bettany maintains a relatively low profile on social media. As of 2025, he does not have a verified public Instagram or Twitter account, but he is occasionally active in interviews and public appearances, where he discusses his work and family life.
Bettany first gained popularity for appearing in the films Gangster No. 1 (2000), A Knight's Tale (2001) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for playing Stephen Maturin in the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003). He also featured in Dogville (2003), Wimbledon (2004), The Da Vinci Code (2006), The Tourist (2010), Margin Call (2011), Legend (2015) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). He made his directorial debut with the film Shelter (2014), which he also wrote and co-produced.
Bettany portrayed Ted Kaczynski in the Discovery Channel television show Manhunt: Unabomber. Bettany replaced Michael K. Williams in Solo: A Star Wars Story, after Williams was removed from the final film, as he was unable to return to set during the film's reshoots. Bettany was cast in his place, with the character being reworked from a motion-capture alien to a human. On 20 January 2018, it was reported that Bettany was nearing a deal to play Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the Netflix series The Crown, succeeding Matt Smith. Days later, on 25 January, it was reported by TVLine that Bettany was ultimately unable to sign on due to scheduling conflicts.
Bettany starred in the 2021 miniseries A Very British Scandal. He played artist Andy Warhol in a production of the play The Collaboration by Anthony McCarten at the Young Vic in London from February to April 2022. He is slated to reprise the role in a film adaptation of the play. Bettany is attached to portray businessman Alexander Nix in a film about the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal as well as co-write and star in the dramedy film Harvest Moon.
Education
Paul Bettany trained at the Drama Centre in London, a renowned theater school, after his early experiences as a street performer and caretaker. His formal education in drama provided the foundation for his successful stage and screen career.
Bettany's next major project saw him starring again alongside A Beautiful Mind costar Russell Crowe in Peter Weir's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. His portrayal of surgeon and naturalist Stephen Maturin brought him a BAFTA nomination, and he was named British Actor of the Year (London Film Critics' Circle), and Best Actor (Evening Standard).
