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Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

British actor

Age
78years old
Full name
Jeremy John Irons
Born
19 September 1948Cowes, Isla of Wight
Nationality
UK
Star sign
Virgo
Years active
1981–2025

Known for

About Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons is a British actor. They were born on 19 September 1948 in Cowes, Isla of Wight. Their career spans 46 titles, among them Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), The Lion King (1994) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Jeremy Irons is The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981); in all, 42 films and 4 TV shows over 44 years. They have worked as actor in 46 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), with 353 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 17 titles. The person they have worked with most is David Thewlis, on 4 films, among them Justice League and Kingdom of Heaven.

Coming up

  1. —
    Coming soon

    Highlander

Latest work

Full filmography (47)
  1. 2025

    Palestine 36

    High Commissioner Wauchope

    Where to watch
  2. 2021
  3. 2024

    The Beekeeper

    Wallace Westwyld

    6.7
  4. 2019–

    The Morning Show TV

    Martin Levy, 1 episode

  5. 2023

    The Flash

    Alfred Pennyworth

    Where to watch
    6.8
  6. 2022

    The Pentaverate TV

    Narrador, 6 episodes

  7. 2021 6.8
  8. 2021 6.6

Where to watch Jeremy Irons

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1994 9.1
  2. 2016 6.9
  3. 2017 5.2
  4. 2016 5.9
  5. 2013 6.1
  6. 2009 5.5
  7. 2017 6.1
  8. 1995 8.3

The best Jeremy Irons films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. The Lion King 1994 9.1
  2. The French Lieutenant's Woman 1981 8.5
  3. Die Hard with a Vengeance 1995 8.3
  4. The Mission 1986 8.2
  5. The Time Machine 2002 7.9

Family and relationships

Spouses
Sinéad Cusack 1978–present
Children
Max Irons

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 win1 nomination
  • Golden Globes 1 win3 nominations
  • Actor Awards 1 win3 nominations
  • Emmy Awards 1 win2 nominations

Has worked with

Questions about Jeremy Irons

How old is Jeremy Irons?

Jeremy Irons is 78 years old: born on 19 September 1948 in Cowes, Isla of Wight.

Who is Jeremy Irons's partner?

Jeremy Irons has been married to Sinéad Cusack since 1978.

Does Jeremy Irons have children?

Yes, Jeremy Irons has a son: Max Irons.

What are the best Jeremy Irons films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Jeremy Irons films are The Lion King (1994, 9.1), The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981, 8.5) and Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995, 8.3).

What is Jeremy Irons's next film?

Jeremy Irons's next project is Highlander, with no release date yet.

How many films and TV shows has Jeremy Irons been in?

MovieNCo lists 42 films and 4 TV shows for Jeremy Irons, from The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) to Palestine 36 (2025).

How many awards has Jeremy Irons won?

Jeremy Irons has won 4 awards from 9 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 of 1; Golden Globes, 1 of 3; Actor Awards, 1 of 3; Emmy Awards, 1 of 2. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Jeremy Irons's star sign?

Jeremy Irons is a Virgo: born on 19 September.

Page reviewed on 19 September 2022.

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