Eddie Redmayne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eddie Redmayne OBE
Redmayne at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Edward John David Redmayne (1982-01-06) 6 January 1982 (age 43) Westminster, London, England
Education	Trinity College, Cambridge
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Hannah Bagshawe ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	2
Relatives	James Redmayne (brother) Richard Redmayne (great-grandfather)
Awards	Full list

Edward John David Redmayne is an English actor born on January 6, 1982. He has won many important awards for his acting, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Olivier Awards. He is known for his roles in both theatre and films.

Redmayne started his acting career in London's West End theatre. He later performed on Broadway in New York. He gained wide recognition for his film roles, especially playing famous real-life people.

Early Life and School Days

Edward John David Redmayne was born in Westminster, London, on January 6, 1982. His mother, Patricia, ran a business that helped people move, and his father, Richard, worked in business finance. His great-grandfather, Sir Richard Redmayne, was an engineer who helped make mines safer.

From the age of 10, Eddie attended the Jackie Palmer Stage School. This is where he discovered his love for acting and singing. He went to several schools, including Eton College, where he was in the same year as Prince William. He then studied History of Art at Trinity College, Cambridge, and graduated in 2003.

Acting Career Highlights

On Stage: Theatre Roles

Redmayne first performed on stage in 2002 in a play called Twelfth Night. He quickly became known for his talent. In 2004, he won an award for "Outstanding Newcomer" for his role in The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?.

In 2009, he starred in the play Red in London. For this role, he won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He then took the play to Broadway in New York, where he won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.

From 2021 to 2022, Redmayne returned to the stage as the Emcee in a new version of the musical Cabaret in London. He had played this role before when he was 17. His performance was highly praised, and he won another Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. In 2024, he brought Cabaret to Broadway and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

On Screen: Films and TV Shows

Redmayne first appeared on screen in 1998 in a TV show called Animal Ark. He later acted in TV miniseries like Tess of the d'Urbervilles and The Pillars of the Earth.

His first main film role was in Like Minds (2006). He became more widely known for playing Colin Clark in My Week with Marilyn (2011) and Marius Pontmercy in the musical film Les Misérables (2012).

Redmayne at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival

In 2014, Redmayne played the famous scientist Stephen Hawking in the film The Theory of Everything. His performance was highly praised, and he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Stephen Hawking himself said that Redmayne's portrayal was excellent.

In 2015, Redmayne starred in The Danish Girl, where he played a pioneering artist. His acting in this film also received strong praise.

From 2016 to 2022, Redmayne starred as Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts film series. These movies are part of the Wizarding World, which is connected to the Harry Potter film series. These films were very popular and earned a lot of money.

In 2020, he played Tom Hayden in The Trial of the Chicago 7, a film that received many nominations for awards. In 2022, Redmayne starred in the film The Good Nurse, playing a complex character. His performance was described as "eerie" and "pitch-perfect."

In 2024, he starred in and produced the TV series The Day of the Jackal, playing a mysterious British assassin. Critics praised his ability to show a lot of emotion with little dialogue.

Personal Life

Eddie Redmayne married Hannah Bagshawe on December 15, 2014. They have two children, a daughter and a son.

In 2015, he was given an award called the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to drama.

Redmayne is also involved in charity work. He has been an ambassador for the film education charity Into Film since 2014. Since 2015, he has supported the Motor Neurone Disease Association, a charity that helps people with the same illness that Stephen Hawking had. He also supports the Teenage Cancer Trust and Go Live Theatre Projects, which helps children and young people experience theatre.

Acting Credits

Film

Television

Theatre

Video games

Discography

Music

Audiobooks

Accolades

See also

In Spanish: Eddie Redmayne para niños

• List of British actors
• List of British Academy Award nominees and winners
• List of actors with Academy Award nominations
• List of actors with two or more Academy Award nominations in acting categories
• List of Old Etonians born in the 20th century
• List of University of Cambridge members