• Date of Birth: October 03, 1964
  • Place of Birth: Keresley, Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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Clive Owen Biography

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Clive OwenCLIVE OWEN

Born on October 3, 1964, Clive is one of 5 boys. His parents are Pamela and Jess Owen. He was born in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. His father left them when he was three, and they have remained estranged since except for a brief reconciliation when Clive was 19. He describes his childhood as "rough".

Although he wasn't initially
interested, Clive ended up graduating from a drama school (in a class shared by Ralph Finnes and Jane Horrocks). He ended up winning a position at the Young Vic, where he performed in several Shakespeare plays, and where he met his wife, Sarah-Jane Fenton, who played opposite him in Romeo and Juliet.

Clive and Sarah have two daughters together, named Hannah and Eve.

Clive eventually got started into TV and Film, making his way onto North American screens with movies such as Gosford Park, The Bourne Identity, and King Arthur.

Clive has since starred in Derailed, Sin City, and Children of Men, among many others.

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VITAL STATS

Clive Owen Information: Starred in the films Sin City and Closer.
Eye color: Green
Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Nickname(s):
Notable feature(s): deep dramatic baritone voice
Education: Binley Park Comprehensive School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Family: Sarah Jane Fenton (wife), Hannah and Eve (daughters)
Resides in:
Religious affiliations:
Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies:football,
Charities/Causes:
Other:Had a recurring role on a series of BMW commercials as their mysterious driver.
Two of his brothers, Alan and Lee, became musicians and released a single called "Heartbeat."
Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.
He is a supporter of Liverpool Football Club.
Was voted "Best dressed male" by GQ magazine in 2006
Voted #5 in Elle (France) Magazine's "15 Sexiest Men" poll (June 2007).
Was named Empire Magazines #25 in the list of 100 Sexiest Stars(2007).
January 2007 - has signed on as the face of a new Lancome anti-aging cream for men. He was also be named the new spokesman of the cosmetics firm's new Hypnose Homme fragrance.
Got the the role of King Arthur (2004) after Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson and Hugh Jackman turned it down
AWARDS:
  • Shoot 'Em Up
    Shoot 'Em Up Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaNominated
    Golden Satellite Award
    2007
  • Closer
    Closer Best Supporting ActorWon
    Toronto Film Critics Association
    2004
  • Closer
    Closer Best Supporting Actor [Runner-up]Won
    Boston Society of Film Critics
    2004
  • Closer
    Closer Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PicWon
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    2004
  • Closer
    Closer Best Supporting ActorWon
    New York Film Critics Circle
    2004
  • Closer
    Closer Best Supporting ActorWon
    British Academy of Film and Television
    2004
  • Closer
    Closer Best Supporting ActorNominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
    2004
  • Closer
    Closer



Comments

  • msvenssonjamillah
    inside man wow like it..............
    posted 181 days ago
  • mrsamal1
    clive owen is ssssssssssso nice i like him as chivelry knight in king Arthur wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooo
    posted 182 days ago
  • freesialhang
    i love you clive!!!!!your so smart&handsome.....
    posted 234 days ago
  • Sunflower992
    Very very sexy guy woo hoo!very good actor on top that!
    posted 236 days ago
  • honeylly13
    he's super sexy!!!
    posted 269 days ago
  • neelvparmar
    he is so hot and sexy so i wanted to gave him one kiss.:0)but i really like him so much hurreeeee!!!!
    posted 429 days ago
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  • dnwalker1971
    The hottest white guy on the planet!!!!
    posted 538 days ago
  • CaloAbreu
    Lets keep this photo! No Emma!!
    posted 599 days ago

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