Eddie Redmayne biography, wife, net worth, height, Oscar, age, family 2025

Eddie Redmayne – Biography

British actor Eddie Redmayne earned critical acclaim and widespread recognition for his portrayal of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking in the biographical drama "The Theory of Everything." In 2016, he played a magical zoologist Newt Scamander in the «Harry Potter» spin-off «Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them». He is the winner of Academy Awards, BAFTA, Tony Awards and other prestigious awards. Net worth: $5 million.

The star of British theatre and cinema Eddie Redmayne

Childhood and Family. His First Roles

Eddie was born into a wealthy, well-established British family with deep aristocratic roots. His father Richard worked as a bank executive, while his mother Patricia Redmayne owned a transport company. Eddie was the middle child, growing up with his older brother Jim and younger brother Tommy.

Eddie Redmayne's family: his parents and brothers

His parents played a key role in nurturing Edward John David's intellectual and creative development (Eddie's full name). They frequently took the children to theater performances, which young Eddie absolutely loved. According to the actor, at a young age, he had seen Shakespeare's play «A Midsummer Night's Dream». This experience sparked his interest in pursuing a career in live performance.

In the youth Eddie Redmayne had to perform women roles

Eddie's parents eventually recognized both his love of theater and his sensitive, vulnerable nature. They enrolled Eddie in drama school in High Wycombe. At age 12, Eddie made his stage debut. He took part in the musical by Sam Mendes «Oliver!». At 16, he landed a small role in the TV series "Animal Ark."

Eddie first attended elementary school at Colet Court alongside his brothers. He later enrolled at Eton College. This prestigious school primarily educates children from Britain's aristocratic families. Prince William was actually in Eddie's class, his older brother Jim got into trouble during breaks with a future Prime Minister, and youngest brother Tom attended school with Prince Harry.

The future actor learnt at the Eton College

Eddie maintained his childhood passion for theater at college, attending drama classes and participating in performances. During this time, he first performed a female role on stage, playing Viola in Shakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night." Eddie also pursued music: he played piano and sang in the college choir. He even received a scholarship for outstanding musical merit. Meanwhile, the future actor excelled as a house captain and even participated in fashion shows.

In the youth Eddie Redmayne earned as a model

However, Eddie found his studies at Eton unfulfilling, and despite risking his parents' disapproval, he decided to apply to drama school. Richard and Patricia struggled to convince their son to pursue a traditional education at Trinity College, Cambridge. Eddie chose a field close to his interests: art history, specifically focusing on English and French art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Theatre Works

Before graduating from Eton in 2002, Eddie was invited to the world-famous Globe Theatre. There he received his first professional award from the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards for his role in Edward Albee's play «The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?». Eddie's performance captivated audiences and critics alike, not just for his acting but for the provocative nature of the character. He played the son who was in love with his father.

Eddie Redmayne played at the stages of the best London theatres

Later, Eddie took the stage at the Royal Court Theater, performing in Christopher Shinn's play «Now or Later». In 2009, audiences saw the talented actor in Michael Grandage's play about artist Mark Rothko. Eddie played Ken, Mark's assistant, earning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The drama later transferred to Broadway. Eddie reprised his role in the American production, earning him a Tony Award (theater's equivalent of the Oscars).

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2010, the performance was marked by six Tony Awards, including Best Play category. For Eddie, the role proved challenging—he had to deliver lengthy philosophical monologues while working with paints. Being colorblind, the actor constantly mixed up red and green.

No secret that Eddie Redmayne is colorblind

Following his theater success, Eddie turned his attention to film, choosing subjects close to his heart—English history. The mini-series «Elizabeth I» with Jeremy Irons and Helen Mirren was a good beginning of work on the shooting stage.

Career Milestones

In 2006, Eddie took on a role in the spy thriller «The Good Shepherd». Matt Damon, Robert de Niro, Angelina Jolie and Oleg Shtefanko also starred in the film.

Eddie Redmayne in the picture «The Good Shepherd»

His next role was Alex in the crime mystery «Like Minds». In 2007, Eddie appeared on screen in two movies «Savage Grace», where he played a gay man attempting to seduce his own mother (Julianne Moore), and in the historical drama «Elizabeth: The Golden Age» with Cate Blanchett and Clive Owen starring.

Eddie Redmayne's photo session for Interview Magazine

He continued exploring English history the following year. It was drama «The Other Boleyn Girl» with Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana in the leading roles and the film adaptation of «Tess of the D'urbervilles», where Redmayne took the lead role. In the same year, Eddie took another difficult role in the film «The Yellow Handkerchief», where he played teen Gordy, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome and falls in love with Kristen Stewart's character.

A shot from the picture «The Yellow Handkerchief»

In 2009, Eddie took part in a historical film «1939» and the drama «Powder Blue». This was followed by work in the historical romance TV mini-series «The Pillars of the Earth» and action «Black Death» in 2010. In 2011, Eddie co-starred in the film about Marilyn Monroe «My Week with Marilyn».

Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking

In 2012, Redmayne was invited to the adaptation of the novel of Victor Hugo's «Les Miserables». A galaxy of Hollywood actors starred in the film alongside him, including Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter. Eddie got the role of rebellious student Marius.

After that, Redmayne didn't appear on screen for a whole year. In 2014, he impressed viewers with his performance in the movie «Stephen Hawking's Universe». Eddie earned numerous awards for his lead role in this film, honors that every actor dreams of receiving. We're talking about BAFTA, Academy Awards (Oscar), and Golden Globe Awards. The most important thing to Eddie was that Stephen Hawking gave a positive review of the film.

That same year, the actor starred in a new genre for him, the sci-fi action «Jupiter Ascending» with Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum starring in the leading roles. In 2015, Eddie proved that there are no roles beyond his talent. He transformed into a transgender woman, the husband of a famous artist, in the movie «The Danish Girl» for which he agreed to pose in women's clothing.

«The Danish Girl»: Eddie Redmayne playing transgender

That same year, his theatrical achievements earned him the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

The actor got his «Oscar» being rather young

In 2016, he played a lead role in the film adaptation of the book by the famous British writer Joanne Rowling «Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them». Ezra Miller, Zoe Kravitz, Ron Perlman, Colin Farrell and Jon Voight (father of Angelina Jolie) also starred in the film. Shortly before the release of the first part, the writer announced the release of at least four parts of the film. So Redmayne will be busy for the next few years.

«Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them». Action

In 2018, the cartoon «Early Man» was released, in which the actor voiced one of the characters.

Eddie Redmayne – Private Life

In December 2014, Eddie got married to Hannah Bagshawe, a well-known journalist. In 2016, they welcomed daughter Iris Mary.

The actor met his future wife within the walls of Eton College. However, back then their relationship never went beyond friendship. Besides, he went to Cambridge, and she went to Edinburgh after Eton. 10 years later, they ran into each other at a charity event and started talking. Very soon, the finger of the journalist was decorated by an engagement ring. The lovers held the wedding in a club, closed from prying eyes.

Since age 26, Eddie has partnered with luxury clothing brand Burberry. In 2016 he signed a contract with fashion brand Prada as a new face of the company. Also, the actor has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most stylishly dressed men according to the Vanity Fair magazine.

The actor is a face of a fashion brand Burberry

After Eddie won his Oscar, his parents began renting out their villa on the French coast. They wrote in the ad that it was the place where the young Edward spent his childhood.

Eddie Redmayne spent his childhood on the Villa on the French coast

Despite his success, Eddie hasn't forgotten his old friends. He maintains friendly relations with the actor Jamie Dornan, with whom he rented an apartment in Los Angeles at the early stages of his career.

Eddie Redmayne and Jamie Dornan are friends for a long time

Despite his star status, Eddie isn't ashamed to ride the subway sometimes.

Eddie Redmayne takes a ride on the subway very often

Besides a passion for the theater and cinema, Eddie loves to watch sports. He also visited the Olympic Games Rio 2016.

Eddie Redmayne Today

Eddie Redmayne continues filming "Fantastic Beasts." The second installment hit screens in 2018, but the actor had very little screen time. He returns as Newt Scamander in the third installment, scheduled for release in November 2021. According to Redmayne, the threequel will be absolutely breathtaking.

Also, he will appear in "The Trial of the Chicago 7" along with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Eddie Redmayne: latest news and articles

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14 Aug 2022

Donna Watkins

Redmayne in my opinion is very open and nice person and talented actor, quite modest without Hollywood`s pathos.

2021-04-21 13:22:05
Patrick Aiden Stewart

I was surprised by the acting of Redmayne when I watched `Jupiter Ascending`. I think he is playing especially good in fantastic movies.

2021-04-17 14:09:51
Anna Garrett

I think Eddie Redmayne is very talented and charismatic actor. Not every actor can do such a transformation.

2021-04-01 19:24:26
Matthew Justin Roberts

Redmayne`s appearance is typical british maybe that`s why he is playing better british roles.

2021-03-21 12:22:13
Joan Weber

I wouldn`t say that Redmayne is a great actor. Maybe all the roles will come later but for me he is just a model of Prada...

2021-02-17 14:58:41

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