Bonneville Hugh is a British actor whoespecially comedic roles. In the rating series "Abbey Downton", he brilliantly played Count Grantham, an aristocrat with impeccable manners. "Iris", "Madame Bovary", "Notting Hill", "Doctor Who", "Empty Crown" are just a few of the famous films and TV projects with his participation. What else can you tell about this person?
The future singer of the role of Count Grantam appearedto light in London, there was a joyful event 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. He received his secondary education at a private school in Dorset.
By the time the school was over, young Bonneville had not yetwas determined with the choice of profession. He graduated cum laude from Cambridge University, where he studied theology at Corpus Christi College, and only then entered the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. The lessons helped the young man to make sure that he wanted to become an actor.
As a theater actor Bonneville Hugh made his debuton the stage of the Open Theater in Regent's Park. For four years he was in the National Theater troupe, which he left in 1991 for the sake of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
It is difficult to list all the famous performances, inwhich Bonneville took part in over the years. In "Alchemist" he played the role of Castril, in "Two Verontses" brilliantly played Valentine. Particularly popular was the production of Hamlet, in which the actor embodied the image of Laertes.
In the series Bonneville Hugh began to appear inearly 90's. "Brother Cadfael", "Maximum practice", "Lawyer", "Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" - in all these TV 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 thegreat movie. He was invited to the screen version of the cult work of Mary Shelley "Frankenstein". Then came the small roles in the pictures "Tomorrow Never Dies," "Notting Hill," "Mansfield Park."
One of the main roles Hugh performed in the drama "Mrs. Bovary", which was released in 2000. He embodied the image of the unloved husband of Emma Bovary, from whom she dreams of fleeing with her lover.
In 2001, the spectator court was representedbiographical drama "Iris". In this picture, the actor embodied the image of the wife of the famous writer Iris Murdoch, the writer herself was played by Kate Winslet. After the release of this tape was demanded by the actor Hugh Bonneville, films and series with his participation began to appear more often.
Mini-series "Daniel Deronda", released in 2002year, allowed Hugh to prove that he was on the shoulder and the role of negative characters. He created the image of a psychopath posing a danger to society in the Commander. In 2005, the actor played the role of a doctor in the action-drama “Madness”. He then starred in the films “Reviving Book of Jane Austen,” “Love Failures of Jane Austen.”
"Doctor Who", "Rev.", "Third Star",“Beauty in English”, “Newbie” - movies and TV shows where you can see Hugh Bonneville. An interesting role went to the actor in the film adaptation of the work of Agatha Christie “Miss Marple: A Broken Mirror”, he played an inspector who assists in the investigation of a brilliant old woman.
Special mention deserves a dramaticDownton Abbey TV project. The series takes the audience to the beginning of the twentieth century, offers to watch the everyday life of an aristocratic family, whose members can not figure out their intricate relationships. Bonneville embodied the image of the representative Count Grantham, the head of the family. The series "Abbey Downton" brought the actor nomination for "Emmy", "Golden Globe."
Hugh has been legally married for many years,he found his happiness. His chosen one was Lulu Evans - a woman whose professional activities are not related to cinema. Also, the actor has a son Felix, born in 2002. While it is difficult to say whether the heir wants to go in his father's footsteps, to become an actor.
Pictured above, Hugh Bonneville and his wife.
Bonneville - a person who is actively engagedcharity. For several years now he has headed the Merlin Medical Charity Foundation. In addition, Hugh provides support to some British theater companies.
The actor has many hobbies, among which a special place is occupied by the study of foreign languages. Bonneville is fluent in French.
What else can you remember interesting facts?Hugh Bonneville can be called a tall man, his height is 188 cm, and the weight constantly fluctuates. The diet of a performer does not adhere in principle, he believes that they are harmful to health, but from time to time he still restricts himself in harmful products.
