Dashing, debonair Jude Law is currently one of Britain's hottest young talents. Recently voted third in the Esquire magazine poll of the UK's sharpest men, Law has come a long way since his forgettable debut in 1994's ram-raiding "Shopping".
Born in southeast London, Law attended top public school Dulwich College, before kick-starting his acting career at the age of 17 by joining the Granada soap "Families". His public school grooming stood in him good stead for his stint with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and also for several aristocratic screen roles, especially Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas in "Wilde".
Afraid of being typecast as an English toff, Law's taken on his fair share of unusual roles. From gay Savannah hustler ("Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"), to Russian sniper ("Enemy at the Gates"), and even a cockney gangster ("Love, Honour and Obey"). But playing such unlikely characters has proved challenging, requiring the kind of meticulous research that method actors like Robert De Niro are legendary for. During "Enemy at the Gates") Law had special training from SAS snipers, while for "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" he joined the hustlers on the back streets of Savannah.
Avoiding the tabloid gossip columns (except for a much-publicised bar fight over his wife Sadie Frost while shooting "eXistenZ"), he's quickly adjusted to the rigours of stardom. Just as well since the imminent release of "A.I." and next year's biopic "Marlowe", looks set to confirm his fame on both sides of the Atlantic.
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"AI" is due to be released in UK cinemas on Friday 21th September 2001.
