Clive Owen
Clive Owen
Clive Owenis an English actor who first gained recognition in the United Kingdom for playing the lead role in the ITV series Chancer from 1990 to 1991. He then received critical acclaim for his work in the film Close My Eyesbefore earning international attention for his performance as a struggling writer in Croupier. In 2005, he won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth3 October 1964
CityCoventry,, England
Very often on films, even without a producer credit, I'll be involved, very early on. I want to be there as the thing is taking shape.
I've been very fortunate with the scripts I've had and the people I worked with.
Jewelery isn't really my thing, but I've always got my eye on people's watches.
Obviously, I'm attracted to heavier movies.
A lot of the projects that I do, I like to be involved with earlier. I just feel that, certainly from an acting point of view, it's easier to do my job, if I'm included in what the intentions are, for why people are doing what they're doing, especially with a director.
It's just lovely to be involved in a movie that does go back to the basics - characters and great writing.
As a teenager I was crazy about David Bowie. He was a huge inspiration for me. I dressed a little bit crazily in school and dyed my hair every colour under the sun.
After drama school I did a seven-month tour of Europe performing in 'Romeo and Juliet.' I played Romeo.
There are a lot of people who go through a lot of tough things, and it doesn't stop them from wanting to be a better parent.
I can honestly say I've never chosen a film because where it's shot is convenient.
The sexiest part of the body is the eyes. That's what I believe.
As far as career goes, make sure you're in it for the right reasons - and make sure that the work itself is the most important thing.
I certainly am not a great believer in over-rehearsing between actors, and certainly not doing the dialogue too much.
I always used to say to myself, I'm going to die of lung cancer. That's the choice I'm making.