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My Take
Ray Winstone is one of those actors whose mere presence rewrites a scene. Raised in Homerton, he has spent five decades perfecting the hard man, delivered in that unmistakable London accent that can intimidate through a screen. What keeps me interested, though, is his range beyond the gangster roles, comedy, romantic leads, even Henry VIII. Underneath the menace there is real warmth and a flicker of vulnerability, and that contrast is what makes him so watchable. For me he embodies a distinctly British strain of toughness that never quite hides its humanity. I find him impossible to look away from.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ray Winstone
- Name (Japanese)
- レイ・ウィンストン
- Reading
- れい・うぃんすとん
- Born
- February 19, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Homerton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Winstone born?
Born February 19, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Ray Winstone from?
Ray Winstone is from Homerton, United Kingdom.
What does Ray Winstone do?
Ray Winstone works as actor, voice actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.