Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, to Mary Geraldine and appearing on the film's soundtrack. Rhys Meyers still resides in County Cork, Ireland.
Sang some of the songs that appear in Velvet Goldmine .
Has a nephew named Dylan, son of his brother, Ali OKeefe.
Has three younger brothers: Jamie OKeeffe , Paul OKeeffe and Ali OKeefe.
He was born with a heart condition, and was baptized rather quickly for fear he would not live long.
Chosen by Cosmopolitan Magazine at #34 of the 100 Most Sexiest Men in the World.
He changed his last name when he took up acting, taking his mothers maiden name of Meyers.
"Rhys" is pronounced "reese."
Beat out at least 200 actors for the role of Elvis Presley.
In order to avoid the boyish and somewhat androgynous junkies and weak-willed characters he found himself typecast as, he underwent a fitness regime in 2004 and gained and maintained about 25 extra pounds of muscle, so he can also be considered for more masculine roles.
Does a superb impression of his Match Point director Woody Allen
Longtime companion of heiress Reena Hammer from 2004 to 2012.
Face of the "Versace" mens collection of Autumn/Winter 2006 and Spring 2007 as well as of the new fragrance of "Hugo Boss".
Resides in London, England and Los Angeles, California when not filming. Owns an apartment in Morocco and Dublin, Ireland.
Has played "The King" in several different roles starting with Elvis Presley in the CBS miniseries "Elvis" and later portraying King Henry VIII in the Showtime program "The Tudors" .
Arrested at the Dublin airport November 18, 2007 on charges of public drunkenness and breach of the peace.
His mother, Geraldine Meyers, passed away, at age 50, after a sudden illness [November 21, 2007].
Favorite actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Cillian Murphy.
Auditioned for the lead in Tigerland , but lost out to Colin Farrell. He later admitted that Colin was the best choice for the role.
The first acting work he did was a commercial at age 15 for which he was paid 500 pounds.
Thought of joining the priesthood when he was a kid.
Bought his mother a home from his first big paycheck.
Lived in Italy for a few years.
Was offered a part in the hit thriller Gangs of New York but turned it down because he was too busy.
Idolizes Johnny Depp.
Is good friends with fellow Irish actor Stuart Townsend. The two of them protested at the "Save Tara Hill Campaign" in 2006.
Is good friends with Cillian Murphy who is one of his favorite actors.
Ranked 44 on AfterEltons Gay Icon List.
Close friends with his "The Tudors" co-star Annabelle Wallis.
(August 2005) Currently filming Mission: Impossible III in Rome with Tom Cruise.
(September 2007) In New York filming August Rush
(November 2004) He has been chosen to play Elvis Presley in an upcoming television mini-series to be aired on CBS.
Friends with fellow Irish actor Katie McGrath.
(January 2009) In California at the Beverly Hilton Hotel attending the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Festival
(May 2006) Finishing press for Mission: Impossible III and will start filming Showtimes "The Tudors" in Ireland.
Still resides in County Cork, Ireland
(July 2009) Filming the final season of the Showtime series, "The Tudors" .
(January 2009) At Macys Herald Square, 151 West 34th street in New York City, Hugo Fragrance Counter, Main Floor, promoting the new mens fragrance Hugo Element by Hugo Boss.
Became a father for the 1st time at age 39 when his partner (now fiance) Mara Lane gave birth to their son Wolf Rhys Meyers was born on December 15, 2016.
Suffered from depression and alcoholism.
Relapsed following his wifes miscarriage.[Sept 2017].
Has struggled with substance abuse.
Being an actor is the easiest job. Just say the lines.
I find actors who play nasty guys in movies are the nicest guys in real,life, and the opposite then goes for heroes.
(On the hardest aspect of playing Elvis Presley) To get that energy.
Everything becomes harder, you want the best roles, the biggest roles.
And so does everyone else.
(On what satisfaction he gets as an actor) What do I get out of it at,the end of the day? Money. I get to travel around to different places.
I was always going to be different, and everyone knew it.
My dad was around a bit, but as a musician, they have to travel the,roads.
Not professionally, just to get myself in and out of trouble.
