Guy Pearce

Born:5. října 1967

Place of Birth:Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Guy Pearce, born on October 5, 1967, in Australia, is a versatile actor and musician who has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career. He first gained recognition for his role as Mike Young in the popular Australian television series "Neighbours" from 1986 to 1989. Pearce's talent and dedication to his craft quickly propelled him to international stardom with his breakout performance in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" in 1994.

One of Pearce's most memorable roles came in Curtis Hanson's crime noir masterpiece, "L.A. Confidential" in 1997, where he portrayed the complex character of Ed Exley. He continued to showcase his acting prowess in Christopher Nolan's mind-bending thriller "Memento" in 2000, solidifying his reputation as a formidable talent in Hollywood. Throughout his career, Pearce has displayed remarkable range, seamlessly transitioning between genres and characters with ease.

In addition to his film work, Pearce has left a lasting impact on the small screen with his portrayal of the title character in the TV adaptations of the Jack Irish stories by Peter Temple. His performance in the HBO miniseries "Mildred Pierce" in 2011 and "Mare of Easttown" further demonstrated his versatility and depth as an actor, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

Pearce's filmography is a testament to his commitment to storytelling and his ability to inhabit a diverse array of roles. From his portrayal of Peter Weyland in "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant" to his role as Aldrich Killian in "Iron Man 3," Pearce has consistently delivered nuanced and captivating performances. His contributions to Australian cinema, including standout roles in "The Proposition," "Animal Kingdom," and "The Rover," have cemented his status as a beloved figure in the industry.

In 2024, Pearce received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "The Brutalist," further solidifying his reputation as one of the most talented actors of his generation. With each new project, Guy Pearce continues to captivate audiences with his depth, charisma, and undeniable talent, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

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Alien: Covenant

Peter Weyland (uncredited)

2017

The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.

The Brutalist

Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr

2024

When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

Iron Man 3

Aldrich Killian

2013

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Memento

Leonard

2000

Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.

Prometheus

Peter Weyland

2012

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

Thomas Clay

2021

An elite Navy SEAL uncovers an international conspiracy while seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife.

Memory

Vincent Serra

2022

Alex, an assassin-for-hire, finds that he's become a target after he refuses to complete a job for a dangerous criminal organization. With the crime syndicate and FBI in hot pursuit, Alex has the skills to stay ahead, except for one thing: he is struggling with severe memory loss, affecting his every move. Alex must question his every action and whom he can ultimately trust.

The Convert

Thomas Munro

2024

Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.

Bloodshot

Dr. Emil Harting

2020

After he and his wife are murdered, marine Ray Garrison is resurrected by a team of scientists. Enhanced with nanotechnology, he becomes a superhuman, biotech killing machine—'Bloodshot'. As Ray first trains with fellow super-soldiers, he cannot recall anything from his former life. But when his memories flood back and he remembers the man that killed both him and his wife, he breaks out of the facility to get revenge, only to discover that there's more to the conspiracy than he thought.

Brimstone

The Reverend

2016

In the menacing inferno of the old North-American West, Liz is a genuine survivor who is hunted by a vengeful preacher for a crime she didn’t commit.

Lawless

Charlie Rakes

2012

In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Fernand Mondego

2002

Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantés escapes with the help of a fellow inmate and plots his revenge, cleverly insinuating himself into the French nobility.

L.A. Confidential

Edmund 'Ed' Exley

1997

Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Adam Whitely / Felicia Jollygoodfellow

1994

Two drag queens and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert. As they head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla, the three friends come to the forefront of a comedy of errors, encountering a number of strange characters, as well as incidents of homophobia, whilst widening comfort zones and exploring new horizons.

The King's Speech

King Edward VIII

2010

The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

Back to the Outback

Frank (voice)

2021

Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they are monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s deadliest creatures plot an escape from their zoo to the Outback, a place where they’ll fit in without being judged.

The Hurt Locker

Sergeant Matt Thompson

2008

During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.

The Road

Veteran

2009

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there.

Lockout

Snow

2012

Set in the near future, Lockout follows a falsely convicted ex-government agent , whose one chance at obtaining freedom lies in the dangerous mission of rescuing the President's daughter from rioting convicts at an outer space maximum security prison.

Mary Queen of Scots

William Cecil

2018

In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.

The Time Machine

Alexander Hartdegen

2002

Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds mankind divided into two warring races.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Alex Hirst

2010

A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.

Animal Kingdom

Nathan Leckie

2010

Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.

Seeking Justice

Simon

2011

After his wife is assaulted, a husband enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score.

Bedtime Stories

Kendall

2008

Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?

Equals

Jonas

2015

A futuristic love story set in a world where emotions have been eradicated.

Genius

F. Scott Fitzgerald

2016

New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.

The Catcher Was a Spy

Robert Furman

2018

Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.

The Infernal Machine

Bruce Cogburn

2022

Reclusive and controversial author Bruce Cogburn is drawn out of hiding by an obsessive fan, forcing the novelist to confront a past that he thought he could escape, and to account for events set in motion by his bestseller decades earlier. Cogburn's search for who is behind the manipulation and mental torment he encounters leads to an emotional roller-coaster ride full of fear and danger, where things are not always as clear as they seem to be, and where past deeds can have dire consequences.

Ravenous

Boyd

1999

Upon receiving reports of missing persons at Fort Spencer, a remote Army outpost on the Western frontier, Capt. John Boyd investigates. After arriving at his new post, Boyd and his regiment aid a wounded frontiersman who recounts a horrifying tale of a wagon train murdered by its supposed guide -- a vicious U.S. Army colonel gone rogue. Fearing the worst, the regiment heads out into the wilderness to verify the gruesome claims.

Rules of Engagement

Maj. Mark Biggs

2000

A Marine Colonel is brought to court-martial after ordering his men to fire on demonstrators surrounding the American embassy in Yemen.

Holding the Man

Dick Conigrave

2015

Tim and John fell in love while teenagers at their all-boys high school. John was captain of the football team, Tim an aspiring actor playing a minor part in Romeo and Juliet. Their romance endured for 15 years in the face of everything life threw at it – the separations, the discrimination, the temptations, the jealousies and the losses – until the only problem that love can't solve tried to destroy them.

Factory Girl

Andy Warhol

2006

In the mid-1960s, wealthy debutant Edie Sedgwick meets artist Andy Warhol. She joins Warhol's famous Factory and becomes his muse. Although she seems to have it all, Edie cannot have the love she craves from Andy, and she has an affair with a charismatic musician, who pushes her to seek independence from the artist and the milieu.

The Rover

Eric

2014

Ten years after a severe economic collapse in the western world, lawlessness reigns and life is cheap. Eric is a lone drifter, and his car is his only possession. When a gang steals it, Eric comes across the injured Rey, left behind by the car thieves. The pair form an unlikely and uneasy alliance.

The Proposition

Charlie Burns

2005

In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from the gallows, Charlie must hunt down and kill his older brother, who is wanted for rape and murder. Venturing into one of the Outback's most inhospitable regions, Charlie faces a terrible moral dilemma that can end only in violence.