Rupert Everett facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rupert Everett
Everett at Sofia International Film Festival in 2017
Born	Rupert James Hector Everett (1959-05-29) 29 May 1959 (age 66) Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, England
Alma mater	Central School of Speech and Drama
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1981–present
Notable work	Another Country My Best Friend's Wedding An Ideal Husband

Rupert James Hector Everett (born 29 May 1959) is a famous British actor. He first became known in 1981 for his role in the play Another Country. He then starred in the film version of Another Country (1984). In this film, he played a student at an English school in the 1930s. This role earned him his first BAFTA Award nomination.

Later, he received another BAFTA nomination. He also got his first Golden Globe Award nomination for his part in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). He earned a second Golden Globe nomination for An Ideal Husband (1999). Many kids might know his voice as Prince Charming in the animated movies Shrek 2 (2004) and Shrek the Third (2007). He also appeared in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016).

Early Life and Education

Rupert James Hector Everett was born on May 29, 1959. His family was wealthy. His father, Major Anthony Michael Everett, was in the British Army. His grandfather was Vice Admiral Sir Hector Charles Donald MacLean. Rupert Everett has a mix of English, Irish, Scottish, German, and Dutch family roots. He grew up following the Roman Catholic faith.

From age seven, Rupert went to Farleigh School in Andover, Hampshire. Later, he was taught by Benedictine monks at Ampleforth College in Yorkshire. When he was sixteen, his parents let him leave school. He moved to London to study acting. He trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Rupert Everett's Acting Career

Starting Out in the 1980s

Rupert Everett's big chance came in 1981. He acted in the play Another Country at the Greenwich Theatre. He played a schoolboy in this play.

His first film was a short movie called A Shocking Accident (1982). This film won an Academy Award. After that, he starred in the movie version of Another Country in 1984. He acted alongside Cary Elwes and Colin Firth. He continued with films like Dance With a Stranger (1985). He also tried singing and released a pop album called Generation of Loneliness. However, the public did not like this change. He later sang backup for Madonna and Robbie Williams.

Success in the 1990s

Rupert Everett at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

In 1989, Everett moved to Paris. He wrote a novel called Hello, Darling, Are You Working?. He returned to acting in The Comfort of Strangers (1990). He then appeared in several other films. The Italian comic character Dylan Dog was even inspired by his looks! Everett starred in Cemetery Man (1994), which was based on a novel by the same creator. In 1995, he published another novel, The Hairdressers of St. Tropez.

His career became very successful again with his role in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). He played the main character's friend in this popular movie. He then played Madonna's character's best friend in The Next Best Thing (2000). He also starred as the villain, Sanford Scolex/Dr. Claw, in Disney's Inspector Gadget (1999).

Working in the 2000s

Rupert Everett at an event in July 2007.

In the 2000s, Rupert Everett decided to write more. He wrote for Vanity Fair and The Guardian. He also wrote a movie script about the last years of playwright Oscar Wilde.

In 2006, Everett published a book about his life called Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins.

Rupert Everett at the 2007 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Everett has taken part in many public events. He played two roles in the film St. Trinian's. He has also appeared on TV shows. For example, he was a contestant in Comic Relief Does The Apprentice. He was also a guest host on The Friday Night Project.

In May 2007, he spoke at the funeral of his friend, fashion director Isabella Blow. He had known her since they were teenagers. During this time, he also voiced the character Prince Charming in the Shrek sequels.

In 2008, a documentary about Sir Richard Francis Burton aired on the BBC. Rupert Everett explored Burton's travels through India and Egypt. Burton was a famous explorer who could speak many languages. He was the first to translate The Koran and One Thousand And One Nights into English.

In 2009, Everett presented two more Channel 4 documentaries. One was about the poet Lord Byron. The other was about explorer Sir Richard Burton.

Everett also returned to the theatre. He made his Broadway debut in 2009 in the play Blithe Spirit. He acted alongside Angela Lansbury.

Roles in the 2010s

Rupert Everett at Munich Film Festival, 2015.

In 2010, Everett played Professor Henry Higgins in the play Pygmalion. He performed this role again in London in 2011.

In July 2010, Everett was on the TV show Who Do You Think You Are?. This show explores people's family history. In late 2010, he appeared in the comedy film Wild Target. He played an art-loving gangster in this movie.

In 2012, Everett starred in the TV show Parade's End. He played Mark Tietjens in this five-part drama.

Everett then played Oscar Wilde in the play The Judas Kiss. This play was shown in London in 2012 and 2013. He won an award for his acting in this play. The production also toured in North America.

In early 2013, Everett started working on a film about Oscar Wilde's later life. He had been interested in Wilde since he was a child. His mother used to read him Wilde's story The Happy Prince. The film, called The Happy Prince, was released in 2018. Everett wrote and directed it.

In 2015, he joined the BBC One drama The Musketeers. He played Philippe Achille, Marquis de Feron. This character was the corrupt Governor of Paris. In 2017, Everett appeared in the BBC 2 comedy Quacks. He played Dr. Hendricks, the head of a medical school.

Personal Life

Between 2006 and 2010, Rupert Everett lived in New York City. He moved back to London because his father was unwell. In 2008, he bought a house in Belgravia, a part of Central London.

As of 2020, Everett lives with his partner, Henrique. Henrique is a Brazilian accountant. They got married in 2024.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Theatre Performances

Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Everett at Sofia International Film Festival in 2017

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  Rupert Everett at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

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  Everett at an event in July 2007.

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  Everett at the 2007 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

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  Rupert Everett at Munich Film Festival, 2015.

See also

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