Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

58 · Born: Oct 29, 1967

2023
2021
2017
2016
2015

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 29, 1967 Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Vivian Benitez

    ( Jul 1, 2024 to Dec 10, 2025 )
  • Amy Gardner

    ( Feb 1, 2004 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Yasmin Abdallah

    ( Mar 24, 1999 to Mar 1, 2000 )
Parents
  • Jo Sewell
  • Bill Sewell
Relatives
  • Caspar Sewell (Sibling)
  • Zakia Sewell (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Rufus Sewell, a talented individual, was born on October 29, 1967, in Twickenham, England. His mother, Jo, a Welsh artist and painter, played a significant role in his life. His father, Bill Sewell, an English-Australian animator, was born in Australia to English parents and sadly passed away when Rufus was just 10 years old. He has a brother, Caspar, and grew up in a family with a strong artistic influence.

Rufus attended London's prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama, where he spent three years honing his craft before graduating in June 1989. His early career in the London stage saw him win the "Best Newcomer Award" for his role in "Making It Better". He also originated the role of Septimus Hodge in Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia" and received an Olivier Award nomination.

Rufus made his Broadway debut in "Translations", earning him the Broadway Theater World Award. His film work has been equally impressive, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He has played a wide range of characters, from a junkie in "Twenty-One" (1991) to a sweet bus driver in "A Man of No Importance" (1994). He has also appeared in "Carrington" (1995),"Cold Comfort Farm" (1995),"Dark City" (1998),"Dangerous Beauty" (1998),and "The Very Thought of You" (1998).

Career

Scoop
Scoop as Prince Andrew
2023
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope as Roger Salas
The Diplomat
The Diplomat as Hal Wyler
2021
Old
Old as Charles
2020
The Pale Horse
The Pale Horse as Mark Easterbrook
2019
Judy
Judy as Sid Luft
2016
Victoria
Victoria as Lord Melbourne
2015
Killing Jesus
Killing Jesus as Caiaphas
Blinky Bill the Movie
Blinky Bill the Movie as The Cat (voice)
2014
Hercules
Hercules as Autolycus
The Devil's Hand
The Devil's Hand as Jacob Brown
Continuum
Continuum as Gabriel 'Gabe' Whyte
The Sea
The Sea as Carlo Grace
2012
Hotel Noir
Hotel Noir as Felix
2011
Zen
Zen as Aurelio Zen
2010
The Tourist
The Tourist as The Englishman
2008
Downloading Nancy
Downloading Nancy as Albert Stockwell
Vinyan
Vinyan as Paul Belhmer
John Adams
John Adams as Alexander Hamilton
Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour as Dr. Jacob Hood
2006
The Holiday
The Holiday as Jasper
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace as Thomas Clarkson
The Illusionist
The Illusionist as Crown Prince Leopold
Paris, je t'aime
Paris, je t'aime as William (Père-Lachaise)
2005
2003
Victoria Station
Victoria Station as The Cabbie
The Last King
The Last King as Charles II
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy as King Agamemnon of Mycenae
2002
2001
A Knight's Tale
A Knight's Tale as Count Adhemar
2000
Bless the Child
Bless the Child as Eric Stark
Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights as Ali Baba
1999
In a Savage Land
In a Savage Land as Mick Carpenter
1998
Dangerous Beauty
Dangerous Beauty as Marco Venier
Dark City
Dark City as John Murdoch
The Woodlanders
The Woodlanders as Giles Winterbourne
Illuminata
Illuminata as Dominique
1996
Victory
Victory as Martin Ricardo
Hamlet
Hamlet as Fortinbras
1995
Performance
Performance as Harry Percy (Hotspur)
Carrington
Carrington as Mark Gertler
Cold Comfort Farm
Cold Comfort Farm as Seth Starkadder
1994
Citizen Locke
Citizen Locke as Midshipman Clarke
Screen Two
Screen Two as Clive
Middlemarch
Middlemarch as Will Ladislaw
1993
1992
Screen Two
Screen Two as Mike Costain
Gone to Seed
Gone to Seed as Billy Brooker
1991
Twenty-One
Twenty-One as Bobby