Jude Law is an English actor notable for acclaimed roles across film, television, and theatre, establishing himself as a significant figure in the entertainment industry. After earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Newcomer’ for his role in the 1994 play ‘Les Parents terribles,’ Jude Law went on to establish a prolific career across theatre, film, and television. His Broadway debut in the retitled ‘Indiscretions’ (1995) garnered him a Tony Nomination for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor’ and the prestigious Theatre World Award. Law transitioned to film with notable roles in ‘Gattaca’ (1997) alongside Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, and ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ (1997).
He delivered critically acclaimed performances as Lenny Belardo/Pius XIII in HBO’s ‘The Young Pope’ (2016) and its follow-up, ‘The New Pope’ (2020). Entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he portrayed Yon-Rogg in ‘Captain Marvel’ (2019) and became a key figure in the Wizarding World as Albus Dumbledore in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ (2018) and ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ (2022). His recent work includes starring in the miniseries ‘The Third Day’ (2020) and playing Captain Hook in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ (2023). Beyond his extensive acting career, Law is a dedicated advocate and producer.
He actively supports various charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Breast Cancer Care, and has been involved in peace advocacy efforts in Afghanistan. He serves as the chairman of the Young Vic theatre and is co-founder of the production company Riff Raff Entertainment, which continues to develop innovative projects. Looking ahead, Law is set to star in the upcoming limited series ‘The Auteur’ and will appear in the highly anticipated Disney+ series ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ in 2024, further solidifying his diverse and impactful presence in the industry.