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Jim Sturgess, born on May 16, 1978 in Wandsworth, United Kingdom, is a singer, songwriter and film actor. Jim Sturgess is 48 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Salford. Credited works include Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.
My Take
Jim Sturgess is too easily filed under singing actor, and that undersells him. From Wandsworth and trained at Salford, he announced himself by literally singing the Beatles songbook in Across the Universe, then proved range as the math prodigy in 21 and across multiple roles in Cloud Atlas. Plenty of multi-hyphenates spread themselves thin, but with him the music feels load-bearing rather than decorative, a genuine emotional core beneath the acting. He has never quite chased blockbuster fame, and I respect that. His choices read as taste-driven, which makes him the sort of quietly interesting performer I keep an eye on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Sturgess
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・スタージェス
- Reading
- じむ・すたーじぇす
- Born
- May 16, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Wandsworth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / singer / songwriter / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Salford
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/officialjimsturgess/
- Xhttps://x.com/mrjimsturgess
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Sturgess
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q512577
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Sturgess born?
Born May 16, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Jim Sturgess from?
Jim Sturgess is from Wandsworth, United Kingdom.
What does Jim Sturgess do?
Jim Sturgess works as actor, singer, songwriter, film actor, stage actor.
What is Jim Sturgess known for?
Notable works include Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.
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