Jonathan Pryce facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jonathan Pryce
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Pryce in 2016
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John Price
1 June 1947 Carmel, Flintshire, Wales
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| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Kate Fahy
(m. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Full list |
Sir Jonathan Pryce (born John Price on June 1, 1947) is a famous actor from Wales. He is well-known for his work in theatre, movies, and television. You might recognize him as Governor Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, the High Sparrow in Game of Thrones, or Prince Philip in The Crown.
Pryce has won many awards for his acting, including two Tony Awards for his work on the Broadway stage and two Laurence Olivier Awards for his performances in London theatre. In 2021, he was given a knighthood by the Queen for his contributions to acting, which is why he is called "Sir" Jonathan Pryce.
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Early Life and Education
Jonathan Pryce was born in a small village in Wales. His parents, Margaret and Isaac Price, ran a small grocery store. Before becoming an actor, he went to art college and thought about becoming a teacher.
While studying, he discovered a love for acting and won a scholarship to the famous Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. When he started his acting career, he had to change his name from John Price to Jonathan Pryce. This was because another actor already had the same name.
Acting Career
Stage Success
After graduating from RADA in 1971, Pryce began his career in the theatre. He quickly became known for his powerful performances. In 1980, he won a prestigious Olivier Award for playing the main character in the play Hamlet.
His biggest stage roles came later. He played a character called The Engineer in the musical Miss Saigon in London in 1989. His performance was a huge hit. When the show moved to Broadway in New York City, there was a controversy. Some people were upset that Pryce, a white actor, was cast as an Asian character. The show was almost canceled, but many people supported Pryce. He was allowed to perform and won a Tony Award for the role in 1991.
Movie and Television Roles
Pryce's first major movie role was in the 1985 science-fiction film Brazil. He played the main character, Sam Lowry. This role showed how versatile he was as an actor.
Throughout his career, Pryce has appeared in many different kinds of films. He was in big-budget movies like the musical Evita (1996), the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2003–2007), where he played Governor Weatherby Swann.
He also acted in smaller, independent films. For his role as the writer Lytton Strachey in the movie Carrington (1995), he won the Best Actor award at the famous Cannes Film Festival. In 2019, he played Pope Francis in the movie The Two Popes. This performance earned him his first-ever nomination for an Academy Award.
Famous Television Characters
Pryce is also a star on television. He has played many memorable characters in popular TV shows.
- Game of Thrones: From 2015 to 2016, he played the High Sparrow, the powerful and religious leader in King's Landing.
- Wolf Hall: In 2015, he played Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, an important figure in English history.
- Taboo: In 2017, he played Sir Stuart Strange, the head of the East India Company.
- The Crown: From 2022 to 2023, he portrayed Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, in the final two seasons of the show.
Personal Life
Pryce met actress Kate Fahy in 1972. They have been together for many years and got married in 2015. They live in London and have three children.
In addition to his knighthood, Pryce has received many other honors. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2009. He also has an honorary doctorate from the University of Liverpool.
Selected Roles
Here are some of Jonathan Pryce's most well-known roles.
Key Film Roles
- Brazil (1985) as Sam Lowry
- Evita (1996) as Juan Perón
- Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) as Elliot Carver
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) as Governor Weatherby Swann
- The Wife (2017) as Joe Castleman
- The Two Popes (2019) as Pope Francis
Key Theatre Roles
- Hamlet (1980) as Hamlet
- Miss Saigon (1989) as The Engineer
- Oliver! (1994) as Fagin
- My Fair Lady (2001) as Henry Higgins
- King Lear (2012) as King Lear
Key Television Roles
- Barbarians at the Gate (1993) as Henry Kravis
- Game of Thrones (2015–2016) as The High Sparrow
- Wolf Hall (2015) as Cardinal Wolsey
- The Crown (2022–2023) as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- Slow Horses (2022–2024) as David Cartwright
See also
In Spanish: Jonathan Pryce para niños
