Quick Facts
- NAME: Jeremy John Irons
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor
- BIRTH DATE: September 19, 1948 (Age: 63)
- EDUCATION: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Cowes, Ilse of Wight, England
- ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo
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Jeremy Irons is an English actor who has starred in the films Reversal of Fortune, The Lion King, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Lolita, and Being Julia.
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Originally from the Isle of Wight, Jeremy Irons is an English actor who has starred in several highly acclaimed films, including Reversal of Fortune, The Lion King, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Lolita, and Being Julia. He began acting on stage, and made his film debut in Nijinky in 1980. His acting work is remarkable for its sensitivity and sophistication.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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