Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush as the nefarious Casanova Frankenstein in Universal's Mystery Men - 1999

Biography

Born 07/06/1951

Actor Geoffrey Rush was little known outside his native Australia when he soared to international prominence on the wings of his remarkable portrayal of eccentric pianist David Helfgott in Scott Hicks' acclaimed biopic "Shine" (1996), for which he won a slew of awards, including an Oscar for Best...
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Awards

  • In 2009, received Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
  • In 2005, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
  • In 2005, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Highlights

  • In 2009, Reprised role of King Berenger for the Broadway production of "Exit the King"
  • In 2007, Reprised the role of Sir Francis Walsingham in "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," a sequel to the award winning feature "Elizabeth"
  • In 2007, Starred as King Berenger in a Melbourne production of Eugene Ionesco's "Exit the King"

Family & Companions

  • Roy Rush: father (Worked for the Royal Australian Air Force)
  • Merle Rush: mother (After divorcing husband, took children to live with her parents in the suburbs)
  • Angelica Rush: daughter (Born in 1992; mother, Jane Menelaus)

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