Who is Joseph Fiennes? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In May

Also Known As: Joseph Alberic Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes

Age: 54 Years, 54 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Maria Dolores Dieguez (m. 2009)

father: Mark Fiennes

mother: Jennifer Lash

siblings: Jacob Fiennes, Magnus Fiennes, Martha Fiennes, Michael Emery, Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Fiennes

Actors British Men

Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

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Is Joseph Fiennes related to Ralph Fiennes?

Yes, Joseph Fiennes is the younger brother of actor Ralph Fiennes.
2

What are some popular movies Joseph Fiennes has starred in?

Joseph Fiennes has starred in popular movies such as "Shakespeare in Love," "Enemy at the Gates," "The Handmaid's Tale," "Elizabeth," and "The Red Baron."
3

Has Joseph Fiennes won any major acting awards?

Joseph Fiennes has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a BAFTA Award nomination for his role in "Shakespeare in Love."
4

Is Joseph Fiennes active on social media?

Yes, Joseph Fiennes is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he shares updates and interacts with fans.
5

Does Joseph Fiennes have any upcoming projects?

Joseph Fiennes has several upcoming projects in the works, including new film and television roles that are set to be released in the near future.

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Childhood & Early Life

Joseph Alberic Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes was born on 27th May 1970, in Salisbury, England, UK, to Mark Fiennes, an English photographer, illustrator, and also a farmer, and Jennifer Lash, who was a writer.

He has five siblings, all of who grew up to be quite successful in their chosen professions. They are Ralph Fiennes, Martha Fiennes, Magnus Fiennes, Sophie Fiennes and Jacob Fiennes. He also has a foster brother Michael Emery, who works as an archaeologist.

He attended several schools such as the Leehurst Swan School and Bishop Wordsworth’s School. He also attended the art school in Suffolk for a year, before joining the Young Vic Youth Theatre. He trained for three years at the London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama as well, from where he graduated in 1993.

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Career

Joseph Fiennes’ first appearance in a professional role on stage was in the play ‘The Woman in Black’. He next appeared in the play ‘A Month in the Country’.

He made his film debut in the 1996 drama film ‘Stealing Beauty’ where he was cast in an important role. The film dealt with the life of a teenage girl who recently lost her mother. It received mixed reviews from critics.

He earned acclaim for his role in the 1998 film ‘Elizabeth’, which was based on the early years of Queen Elizabeth’s rule. The film was a huge success, and won several awards including an Oscar.

The same year, Fiennes also appeared in the romantic comedy-drama ‘Shakespeare in Love’, in a main role. The film was a monumental success, and can be regarded as the most significant work of his career till date. It was nominated for thirteen Oscars, out of which it won seven.

Along with earning him popularity, his role in ‘Shakespeare in Love’ also helped him gain important roles in several films over the ensuing years. In 2001, he played the lead role in the war film ‘Enemy at the Gates’. The film was a commercial success. The next year, he appeared in the film ‘Killing Me Softly’, where he played a main role.

Throughout the years, he played significant roles in films, such as ‘Merchant of Venice’ (2004), ‘The Darwin Awards’, (2006), ‘The Escapist’ (2008), and ‘Hercules’ (2014).

He has also appeared in a few TV shows. He played the lead role in the American TV series ‘Flashforward’ which aired on the ABC network from 2009. In 2012, he appeared in the second season of the popular horror anthology series ‘American Horror Story’.

His most recent work is the 2016 Biblical drama film ‘Risen’, where he played the lead role. The film did well commercially, and was met with mixed reviews.

Major Works

Joseph Fiennes played an important role in the 1998 film ‘Elizabeth’, which gained him a lot of popularity and appreciation. Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the film revolved around the reign of Queen Elizabeth. It was a commercial success and received two Oscar nominations out of which it won one. Along with Fiennes, the film starred Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Richard Attenborough, and Christopher Eccleston.

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Fiennes portrayed the famous English playwright William Shakespeare in the 1998 romantic comedy drama ‘Shakespeare in Love’. Directed by John Madden, the film starred actors Gwenyth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Colin Firth and Ben Affleck alongside Fiennes. The story revolved around an imaginary love story between Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps. Not only was the film a huge commercial success, but it also won seven Oscars. It mostly received positive reviews from critics.

He is also known for his role in the 2004 romantic drama film ‘The Merchant of Venice’. Directed by Michael Radford, the film is based on a famous play by William Shakespeare of the same name. The film mostly received positive reviews. However, it was a commercial failure.

Awards & Achievements

Joseph Fiennes won the ‘Broadcast Film Critics Association Award’ for Breakthrough Artist for his role in the film ‘Elizabeth’ in 1998.

His role in the film ‘Shakespeare in Love’ also earned him multiple awards such as the ‘MTV Movie Award’ and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in 1998.

Personal Life

In 2009, Joseph Fiennes married Swiss model María Dolores Diéguez. The couple has two daughters.

Facts About Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes is a skilled juggler and can juggle up to five balls at once.

He is a talented musician and plays the guitar and piano.

Joseph Fiennes is a certified scuba diver and enjoys exploring underwater marine life.

He is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and supports various wildlife protection initiatives.

Fiennes is known for his love of cooking and enjoys experimenting with different cuisines in his spare time.

Joseph Fiennes Biography

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Is Joseph Fiennes related to Ralph Fiennes?

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Has Joseph Fiennes won any major acting awards?

Is Joseph Fiennes active on social media?

Does Joseph Fiennes have any upcoming projects?