Bonneville Hugh is a British actor who is especially good at comedic roles. In the ratings series Downton Abbey, he brilliantly played the Earl of Grantham, an aristocrat with impeccable manners. "Iris", "Madame Bovary", "Notting Hill", "Doctor Who", "Empty Crown" are just a few of the famous films and television projects with his participation. What else can you say about this man?
Bonneville Hugh: the beginning of the journey
The future performer of the role of Earl Grantham was born in London, a joyful event took place in November 1963. Bonneville Hugh was born into a family of medical workers, among his relatives there were no people related to the world of cinema. The boy received his secondary education at a private school in Dorset.
By the time of graduation, young Bonneville had not yet decided on the choice of profession. He graduated with honors from the University of Cambridge, where he studied theology at Corpus Christi College, and only then entered the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Classes helpeda young man to make sure that he wants to become an actor.
Theater
As a theater actor, Bonneville Hugh made his debut on the stage of the Open Theater in Regent's Park. For four years he was with the National Theatre, leaving in 1991 for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
It is difficult to list all the famous performances in which Bonneville took part over the years. In "The Alchemist" he played the role of Castril, in "Two of Verona" he brilliantly played Valentine. The production of Hamlet, in which the actor embodied the image of Laertes, gained particular popularity.
First roles
In the series Bonneville Hugh began acting in the early 90s. "Brother Cadfael", "Maximum Practice", "Criminal", "Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" - in all these television projects he played small roles. In the comedy detective The Most Unpleasant Murder, the actor embodied the image of the eccentric Inspector Dawson.
In 1994, Bonneville finally got a role in a big movie. He was invited to the film adaptation of the cult work of Mary Shelley "Frankenstein". This was followed by small roles in the films "Tomorrow Never Dies", "Notting Hill", "Mansfield Park".
One of the main roles Hugh played in the drama Madame Bovary, which was released in 2000. He embodied the image of Emma Bovary's unloved husband, from whom she dreams of running away with her lover.
Movies and series
In 2001, the biographical drama "Iris" was presented to the audience. In thisIn the picture, the actor embodied the image of the husband of the famous writer Iris Murdoch, and Kate Winslet played the writer herself. After the release of this tape, Hugh Bonneville became a sought-after actor, films and TV shows with his participation began to appear more often.
The mini-series "Daniel Deronda", released in 2002, allowed Hugh to prove that he can handle the role of negative characters. The image of a psychopath, representing a danger to society, he created in the "Commander". In 2005, the actor played the role of a doctor in the action drama Madness. Then he starred in the films "Jane Austen's book come to life", "Love failures of Jane Austen".
What else to see
Doctor Who, The Reverend, Third Star, English Beauty, The Rookie are movies and TV shows where you can see Hugh Bonneville. An interesting role went to the actor in the film adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Miss Marple: The Mirror Broken in Half", he played an inspector helping a brilliant old woman in the investigation.
Downton Abbey drama TV show deserves special mention. The series takes viewers to the beginning of the twentieth century, offers to observe the everyday life of an aristocratic family, whose members cannot figure out their complicated relationships. Bonneville embodied the image of the representative Earl of Grantham, the head of the family. The series "Downton Abbey" brought the actor nominations for "Emmy", "Golden Globe".
Private life
Hugh has been legally married for many years, he found his happiness. His chosen one was Lulu Evans - a woman whose professional activities are notassociated with cinema. The actor also has a son, Felix, who was born in 2002. It is still difficult to say whether the heir wants to follow in his father's footsteps and become an actor.
In the photo above, Hugh Bonneville with his wife.
Interesting facts
Bonneville is a person who is actively involved in charity work. For several years now, he has been the head of the Merlin Medical Charitable Foundation. In addition, Hugh supports some British theater companies.
The actor has many hobbies, among which the study of foreign languages occupies a special place. Bonneville is fluent in French.
What other interesting facts can you remember? Hugh Bonneville can be safely called a tall man, his height is 188 cm, and his weight is constantly fluctuating. The actor does not adhere to diets in principle, he believes that they are harmful to he alth, but from time to time he still limits himself to harmful products.
