Jim Sturgess: the filmography and the personal life of the actor

Today we offer a closer look to the English actor and musician Jim Sturgess, for which we learn the details and details of his biography, career and personal life. For most viewers, he is known for his role as a mathematical genius who devised a system that allows him to beat casinos in the 2008 film Twenty-One.

Biography

James Anthony Sturgess (known to us as Jim Sturgess) was born on May 16th. It is interesting that part of the sources indicate 1981 as the year of his birth, and a part - in 1978. Be that as it may, it is reliably known that he was born in Farnham, which is part of the English county of Surrey. In his school years, Jim enjoyed visiting the drama circle with much pleasure, rather than lessons, as a result of which he could not be called a good student, but the boy did not upset him at all.

In addition to acting, Sturgess was fond of music. So, at the age of 15, he already played in a band called Dilated Spies. After the collapse of the musical team, Jim completely devoted himself to the career of an actor. In 1997 he entered the University of Salford. Here, for two years, Jim studies media, acting and music. As a student at the university, Sturgess wrote, staged and himself performed a poetic play for one actor. Thanks to this talented work, he was seen by a London agency.

Jim Sturgess: filmography, the beginning of a career in film

The future world-famous actor became a frequent visitor to numerous castings and auditions, where he was offered only episodic roles in low-budget films and serials. Jim's debut on television took place in 1990. After that, he played in the next ten years in multi-series films, among which are "Crimson Primrose", "Detective Jack Frost", "Judge John Sid" and others.

For the first time on the big screen, Sturgess appeared in 2004. It was a drama "Face to Face", which was appreciated by both spectators and film critics. After the release of the picture in the light in the career of Jim came a small calm, which, obviously, was necessary for him for the next leap forward. The next time the audience saw a young actor on the screens in 2007 in the musical film directed by Julia Taymor "Through the Universe", where he played the main role. Shooting in this picture was a turning point in the career of the actor. After the tape on the screen, Jim literally woke up famous.

Continuation of career

Jim Sturgess, whose filmography already included one movie hit, was not going to stop there. In 2008, in the company of Hollywood beauties Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, he starred in the historical drama Justin Chadwick called "Another of the Boleyn family." In this picture, Jim played George Boleyn. The film itself tells the story of the sisters Anna and Maria Boleyn, who fought for the favor of King Henry VIII of England , known as a tyrant and a lover of women. The picture was a great success at the box office and finally cemented Stargess's stellar status.

In the same year, the leader in box office in the US is another film with Jim. It's about the picture "Twenty-one" directed by Robert Luketic, in which Sturgess performed the main role. Jim's partners on the set were such eminent actors as Kevin Spacey, Keith Bowesort and Lawrence Fishburne. The character of Sturgess is a genius of mathematics, who managed to develop a system that allows him to easily beat the casino.

Next year, the now popular actor again appeared on the big screen in several paintings: "The Crossing", "Heartless" and "Cindy Hall." In the same year, 2009, Sturgess again lit up, but already in British cinema, starring in a horror film named "Fifty Walking Corpses" by Philip Ridley. According to the plot, a young man makes a deal with the devil: in exchange for beauty and well-being, he undertakes to become a cruel and merciless killer.

On top of success

Jim Sturgess, whose films continued to regularly appear on the screens, was at the center of attention of viewers and the press in 2010, and all thanks to his role in the film "The Way Home" directed by Australia's Peter Weir. He played a character named Janusz, a Polish by nationality. The film tells the story of the escape from the Gulag camp of six prisoners.

In 2011, Sturgess was approved for the main roles in several films at once. These were such pictures as the fantastic drama "Decline", the movie about the war "The Promised Land" and "One Day" (a screen version of the same-selling bestseller by writer David Nicholas).

The last actor's films

In 2012, Jim shone in such successful films as "Parallel Worlds" and "Cloud Atlas". The following year, spectators had the pleasure of admiring the play of their idol in two scenes: "London Fields" and "Best Offer". In 2014, the same year, two more films with the participation of the actor will be screened: "Eliza Graves" and "The Abduction of Freddie Heineken."

Jim Sturgess: The Private Life

For several years, the actor has met with Miki O'Brien. Jim Sturgess and his girlfriend play together in a group called Tragic Toys. In addition, Mickey plays keyboards in the musical group La Roux. Thus, Jim can be called a successful and happy young man: he has a favorite job and no less beloved friend.

Interesting Facts

- Despite the active work in the cinema, Jim Sturgess did not forget about his passion for music. He plays in the band, writes songs and periodically performs with concerts.

- The actor has experience of voice over one of the characters in the cartoon "Legends of the Night Watchmen."

- Preparing for the role in the film "Twenty-one", Jim for some time worked diligently with the teacher to acquire a convincing American accent.

- Sturgess's favorite musical bands are: The Beatles, The Beastie Boys, Stone Roses, Gorillaz.

- For roles in the films "Twenty-one" and "Through the Universe", the actor was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards, and for participation in the horror film "Fifty Walking Corpses" - for the Vancouver Critics' Award. The role in the film "Heartless" made Jim Sturgess the winner of the Fantasporto award in 2010. In addition, in 2008 he became the owner of a special prize for the best company in the frame of the ShoWest Covention film festival for the film "Twenty-One".