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My Take
Guy Pearce is my favorite kind of actor: the shapeshifter who never chases stardom. Born in Ely and raised in Australia, he has spent three decades disappearing into wildly different roles, earning an Emmy along the way and even recording music on the side. What fascinates me is his allergy to the obvious career move; with his looks he could have coasted on leading-man parts, yet he keeps choosing thorny, complicated characters instead. The result is one of the most reliable filmographies of his generation. He may not dominate headlines, but ask any film lover to name actors who never phone it in, and Pearce makes the list every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Guy Pearce
- Name (Japanese)
- ガイ・ピアース
- Reading
- がい・ぴあーす
- Born
- October 5, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Ely, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / musician / television actor
2. Background
- University
- The Geelong College
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Poor Boy | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Guy Pearce born?
Born October 5, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Guy Pearce from?
Guy Pearce is from Ely, United Kingdom.
What does Guy Pearce do?
Guy Pearce works as actor, stage actor, film actor, musician, television actor.
What is Guy Pearce known for?
Notable works include Poor Boy.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.