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My Take
Rory Kinnear, Hammersmith-born and Oxford-educated, is one of Britain's most cerebral actors, and the proof is in his Olivier Awards for both leading and supporting roles, including a legendary Iago. Film audiences know him as Tanner in the Bond films, but I am convinced his true home is the live stage, where his patient excavation of a character has nowhere to hide. He is not chasing conventional stardom; he digs quietly into the interior of every part. The Ian Charleson Award marked him early as a serious theatrical talent, and I would happily watch this steady, thoughtful craftsman for years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rory Kinnear
- Name (Japanese)
- ロリー・キニア
- Reading
- ろりー・きにあ
- Born
- February 17, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Balliol College
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role
- 2012 British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2014 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor
- Ian Charleson Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rory Kinnear born?
Born February 17, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Rory Kinnear from?
Rory Kinnear is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom.
What does Rory Kinnear do?
Rory Kinnear works as actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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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 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.