Happy birthday! Jonathan Rhys Meyers turns 48 today
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor-model Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors, August Rush, Elvis, Velvet Goldmine, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Rhys Meyers, a cultural icon
Born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe in Dublin on July 27, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Irish history. Rhys Meyers' not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jonathan hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jonathan Rhys Meyers as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.
Happy Birthday, Jonathan, you're the best!
Jonathan Rhys Meyers career in pictures
Albert Nobbs (2011)
The Tudors (2007 - 2010)
August Rush (2007)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Elvis (2005)
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Vikings (2016 - Today)
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