Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

55 · Born: May 27, 1970

Personal Details

BornMay 27, 1970 Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Jennifer Anne Mary Alleyne Fiennes (Lash)
  • Mark Fiennes
Relatives
  • Ralph Fiennes (Sibling)
  • Martha Fiennes (Sibling)
  • Magnus Fiennes (Sibling)
  • Sophie Fiennes (Sibling)
  • Jacob Mark "Jake" Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (Sibling)
  • Michael Emery (Sibling)
  • Hero Fiennes Tiffin (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Joseph Alberic Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, a talented individual, was born in the charming city of Salisbury, Wiltshire, to Jennifer Anne Mary Alleyne (Lash),a renowned novelist, and Mark Fiennes, a skilled photographer. He is one of six siblings, four of whom are also involved in the arts, with Ralph Fiennes being an acclaimed actor, Martha Fiennes a respected director, Magnus Fiennes a gifted musician, and Sophie Fiennes a successful producer. Joseph's ancestry is a rich blend of English, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

Growing up in the picturesque region of West Cork, Ireland, Joseph was exposed to a vibrant cultural environment. After leaving art school, he began his professional journey by working with the esteemed Young Vic Youth Theatre. He subsequently honed his craft at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Joseph's first professional stage appearance was in the West End production of The Woman In Black, followed by his role in A Month In The Country. He then joined the renowned Royal Shakespeare Company for two seasons, where he had the opportunity to perform in a variety of productions, including Dennis Potter's Son Of Man, Les Enfants Du Paradis, Troilus and Cressida, and Peter Whelan's The Herbal Bed.

Career

2023
The Mother
The Mother as Adrian
2019
Sherwood
Sherwood as Sheriff Nottingham
2017
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale as Fred Waterford
2016
Risen
Risen as Clavius
On Wings of Eagles
On Wings of Eagles as Eric Liddell
2015
Strangerland
Strangerland as Matthew Parker
2014
Hercules
Hercules as King Eurystheus
2013
2012
American Horror Story
American Horror Story as Monsignor Timothy Howard
2011
Camelot
Camelot as Merlin
2009
Against the Current
Against the Current as Paul Thompson
Flashforward
Flashforward as Mark Benford
2008
The Red Baron
The Red Baron as Captain Roy Brown
The Escapist
The Escapist as Lenny Drake
2007
The Color of Freedom
The Color of Freedom as James Gregory
Spring 1941
Spring 1941 as Artur Planck
2006
The Darwin Awards
The Darwin Awards as Michael Burrows
2005
Man to Man
Man to Man as Jamie Dodd
The Great Raid
The Great Raid as Major Gibson
2004
2003
Luther
Luther as Martin Luther
2002
Leo
Leo as Stephen
2001
Dust
Dust as Elijah
Enemy at the Gates
Enemy at the Gates as Commisar Danilov
2000
Rancid Aluminum
Rancid Aluminum as Sean Deeny
1999
Forever Mine
Forever Mine as Manuel Esquema / Alan Riply
1998
Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love as Will Shakespeare
Animated Epics: Beowulf
Animated Epics: Beowulf as Beowulf ( voice )
Elizabeth
Elizabeth as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
1996
Stealing Beauty
Stealing Beauty as Christopher Fox