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Joseph Fiennes

Bio: Joseph Alberic Iscariot Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (born 27 May 1970) is an English film and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayals of William Shakespeare in Shakespeare in Love, Sir Robert Dudley in Elizabeth, Commisar Danilov in Enemy at the Gates, Martin Luther in Luther, and his portrayal of Mark Benford in the 2009 TV series FlashForward
Born: Wed, May 27 1970
Birthplace: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
Joseph Fiennes is 55 years old
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Poster of National Theatre Live: Dear England
National Theatre Live: Dear England
Joseph Fiennes was 53 in National Theatre Live: Dear England as 'Gareth Southgate'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 2024
Poster of The Mother
The Mother
Joseph Fiennes was 52 in The Mother as 'Adrian'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of On Wings of Eagles
On Wings of Eagles
Joseph Fiennes was 46 in On Wings of Eagles as 'Eric Liddell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 2016
Poster of Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Joseph Fiennes was 45 in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of Risen
Risen
Joseph Fiennes was 45 in Risen as 'Clavius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 2016
Poster of Strangerland
Strangerland
Joseph Fiennes was 45 in Strangerland as 'Matthew Parker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2015
Poster of Hercules
Hercules
Joseph Fiennes was 44 in Hercules as 'King Eurystheus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 2014
Poster of The Games Maker
The Games Maker
Joseph Fiennes was 44 in The Games Maker as 'Morodian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 2014
Poster of Shakespeare in the Present
Shakespeare in the Present
Joseph Fiennes was 40 in Shakespeare in the Present
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation
A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation
Joseph Fiennes was 40 in A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation as 'Boy (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 2010
Poster of Against the Current
Against the Current
Joseph Fiennes was 38 in Against the Current as 'Paul Thompson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of The Escapist
The Escapist
Joseph Fiennes was 38 in The Escapist as 'Lenny Drake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2008
Poster of The Red Baron
The Red Baron
Joseph Fiennes was 37 in The Red Baron as 'Captain Roy Brown'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 2008
Poster of Spring 1941
Spring 1941
Joseph Fiennes was 37 in Spring 1941 as 'Artur Planck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of The Darwin Awards
The Darwin Awards
Joseph Fiennes was 37 in The Darwin Awards as 'Michael Burrows'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 2007
Poster of Goodbye Bafana
Goodbye Bafana
Joseph Fiennes was 36 in Goodbye Bafana as 'James Gregory'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 2007
Poster of Running with Scissors
Running with Scissors
Joseph Fiennes was 36 in Running with Scissors as 'Neil Bookman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2006
Poster of The Great Raid
The Great Raid
Joseph Fiennes was 35 in The Great Raid as 'Major Gibson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2005
Poster of Man to Man
Man to Man
Joseph Fiennes was 34 in Man to Man as 'Jamie Dodd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 2005
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
Joseph Fiennes was 34 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Bassanio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2004
Poster of Luther
Luther
Joseph Fiennes was 33 in Luther as 'Martin Luther'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
Joseph Fiennes was 33 in Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas as 'Proteus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 2003
Poster of Killing Me Softly
Killing Me Softly
Joseph Fiennes was 31 in Killing Me Softly as 'Adam'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of Leo
Leo
Joseph Fiennes was 31 in Leo as 'Stephen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 2002
Poster of Dust
Dust
Joseph Fiennes was 31 in Dust as 'Elijah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 2001
Poster of Enemy at the Gates
Enemy at the Gates
Joseph Fiennes was 30 in Enemy at the Gates as 'Commisar Danilov'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2001
Poster of Rancid Aluminium
Rancid Aluminium
Joseph Fiennes was 29 in Rancid Aluminium as 'Sean Deeny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2000
Poster of Forever Mine
Forever Mine
Joseph Fiennes was 29 in Forever Mine as 'Manuel Esquema / Alan Riply'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1999
Poster of Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love
Joseph Fiennes was 28 in Shakespeare in Love as 'Will Shakespeare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1998
Poster of Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Joseph Fiennes was 28 in Elizabeth as 'Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1998
Poster of The Very Thought of You
The Very Thought of You
Joseph Fiennes was 27 in The Very Thought of You as 'Laurence'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1998
Poster of Animated Epics: Beowulf
Animated Epics: Beowulf
Joseph Fiennes was 27 in Animated Epics: Beowulf as 'Beowulf ( voice )'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Stealing Beauty
Stealing Beauty
Joseph Fiennes was 25 in Stealing Beauty as 'Christopher Fox'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of The Vacillations of Poppy Carew
The Vacillations of Poppy Carew
Joseph Fiennes was 24 in The Vacillations of Poppy Carew as 'Willy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1995
Poster of The Way of the Wind
The Way of the Wind
Joseph Fiennes will be 55+ in The Way of the Wind
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Young Sherlock
Young Sherlock
Joseph Fiennes will be 55+ in Young Sherlock as 'Silas Holmes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2026
Poster of Prisoner 951
Prisoner 951
Joseph Fiennes was 55+ in Prisoner 951 as 'Richard Ratcliffe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 2025
Poster of Fiennes: Return to the Wild
Fiennes: Return to the Wild
Joseph Fiennes was 53+ in Fiennes: Return to the Wild as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 26 2024
Poster of Royal Kill List
Royal Kill List
Joseph Fiennes was 53+ in Royal Kill List as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 12 2024
Poster of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Joseph Fiennes was 52+ in Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 04 2022
Poster of Sherwood
Sherwood
Joseph Fiennes was 48+ in Sherwood as 'Sheriff Nottingham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 06 2019
Poster of Egypt With The World's Greatest Explorer
Egypt With The World's Greatest Explorer
Joseph Fiennes was 48+ in Egypt With The World's Greatest Explorer as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 27 2019
Poster of The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
Joseph Fiennes was 46+ in The Handmaid's Tale as 'Fred Waterford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2017
Poster of Wild Kingdom
Wild Kingdom
Joseph Fiennes was 43+ in Wild Kingdom as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 12 2013
Poster of The Great British Year
The Great British Year
Joseph Fiennes was 43+ in The Great British Year as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 2013
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Joseph Fiennes was 41+ in American Horror Story as 'Monsignor Timothy Howard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Camelot
Camelot
Joseph Fiennes was 40+ in Camelot as 'Merlin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 2011
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Joseph Fiennes was 39+ in FlashForward as 'Mark Benford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
Joseph Fiennes was 29+ in Teen Choice Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of Elle Style Awards
Elle Style Awards
Joseph Fiennes was 27+ in Elle Style Awards as 'Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of Pretty/Handsome
Pretty/Handsome
Joseph Fiennes will be 55+ in Pretty/Handsome as 'Bob Fitzpayne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Dear England
Dear England
Joseph Fiennes will be 55+ in Dear England as 'Gareth Southgate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased