Cary Elwes

Born:October 26, 1962

Place of Birth:London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Cary Elwes, born on October 26, 1962, in London, comes from a family deeply rooted in the arts. His mother, Tessa Kennedy, is an interior designer and shipping heiress, while his late father, Dominick Elwes, was a renowned portrait painter. Cary is the younger brother of Cassian Elwes, a successful producer and agent, as well as Damian Elwes, a talented artist. Growing up in such a creative environment, it's no surprise that Cary found his calling in acting.

After completing his education at Harrow, Cary made the bold decision to move to the United States to pursue his passion for drama. He honed his skills at Sarah Lawrence College before embarking on his film career. Known for his charming demeanor and versatile acting abilities, Cary quickly made a name for himself in Hollywood. His dedication to his craft and attention to detail have earned him respect from both his peers and fans.

Cary Elwes has a penchant for portraying characters in period pieces, showcasing his love for history and the art of storytelling. His performances in films such as "The Princess Bride" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" have solidified his status as a talented and charismatic leading man. Beyond his on-screen work, Cary is also recognized for his activism, advocating for environmental conservation and the rights of Native American communities.

In his personal life, Cary is happily married to Lisa Marie Kurbikoff, a talented stills photographer. The couple shares a deep bond and a mutual appreciation for the arts. Cary's commitment to his family and his philanthropic endeavors highlight his compassionate nature and desire to make a positive impact on the world around him. Despite his success in Hollywood, Cary remains humble and grounded, always striving to use his platform for the greater good.

With a career spanning decades, Cary Elwes continues to captivate audiences with his captivating performances and unwavering dedication to his craft. Whether he's portraying a swashbuckling hero or a cunning villain, Cary brings a level of depth and authenticity to each role he undertakes. His legacy as one of the finest actors of his generation is cemented by his impressive body of work and his enduring passion for storytelling. Cary Elwes is a true talent whose contributions to the world of cinema will be celebrated for years to come.

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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Denlinger

2023

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the world's fate at stake and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan must consider that nothing can matter more than his mission—not even the lives of those he cares about most.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Brigadier Gubbins 'M'

2024

During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization — the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.

The Princess Bride

Westley

1987

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

Saw

Dr. Lawrence Gordon

2004

Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.

Twister

Jonas

1996

An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre

Nathan Jasmine

2023

Special agent Orson Fortune and his team of operatives recruit one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars to help them on an undercover mission when the sale of a deadly new weapons technology threatens to disrupt the world order.

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire

The King

2023

When the ruthless forces of the Motherworld threaten a quiet farming village on a distant moon, a mysterious outsider becomes its best hope for survival.

Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver

The King

2024

The rebels gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made.

Liar Liar

Jerry

1997

Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.

BlackBerry

Carl Yankowski

2023

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

No Strings Attached

Dr. Stephen Metzner

2011

Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fling becomes a thing, can sex friends stay best friends?

The Adventures of Tintin

Pilot (voice)

2011

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Lord Arthur Holmwood

1992

In 19th century England, Count Dracula travels to London and meets Mina Harker, a young woman who appears as the reincarnation of his lost love.

Glory

Maj. Cabot Forbes

1989

Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.

Saw 3D

Dr. Lawrence Gordon

2010

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

Ella Enchanted

Edgar

2004

Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.

The Unholy

Bishop Gyles

2021

Alice is a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister.

Hot Shots!

Kent Gregory

1991

The gang that created Airplane and The Naked Gun sets its sights on Top Gun in this often hilarious spoof starring Charlie Sheen, who previously only inspired laughs with his personal life. He plays Topper Harley, a fighter pilot with an axe to grind: clearing the family name. He gets involved in a relationship with Valerie Golino, a woman with an unusually talented stomach. But his mission is to avenge his father. Lloyd Bridges, late in his career, revealed an aptitude for this kind of silliness, here as a commander who is both incredibly dim and delightfully accident prone. Directed by Jim Abrahams, the film makes fun of a variety of other films as well, from Dances with Wolves to The Fabulous Baker Boys. It was so successful that they all returned in the sequel, Hot Shots! Part Deux.

Days of Thunder

Russ Wheeler

1990

Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.

Kiss the Girls

Det. Nick Ruskin

1997

Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.

A Christmas Carol

Portly Gentleman / Dick Wilkins / Fiddler / Business Man (voice)

2009

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood

1993

Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.

The Crush

Nick Eliot

1993

A precocious and obsessive teenager develops a crush on a naive writer with harrowing consequences.

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

Orin / Arthur Curry / Aquaman (voice)

2013

The Flash finds himself in a war-torn alternate timeline and teams up with alternate versions of his fellow heroes to restore the timeline.

Georgia Rule

Arnold

2007

Rebellious, uncontrollable teenager, Rachel is hauled off by her dysfunctional mother to spend the summer with her estranged grandmother, Georgia. Her journey will lead all three women to revelations of buried family secrets and an understanding that - regardless what happens - the ties that bind can never be broken.

Billionaire Boys Club

Andy Warhol

2018

A group of wealthy boys in Los Angeles during the early 1980s establishes a get rich quick scam that turns deadly.

Quest for Camelot

Garrett (voice)

1998

During the times of King Arthur, Kayley is a brave girl who dreams of following her late father as a Knight of the Round Table. The evil Ruber wants to invade Camelot and take the throne of King Arthur, and Kayley has to stop him.

New Year's Eve

Stan's Doctor

2011

The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

The Jungle Book

Captain William Boone

1994

Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.

Uprising

Dr. Fritz Hippler

2001

In the Warsaw ghetto in 1943, Jews rise against the Nazis.

The Bride

Josef

1985

Doctor Frankenstein creates a mate for his monster, a woman called Eva, who promptly rejects the male creature. In turn, the doctor becomes obsessed with Eva, and tries to make her a perfect victorian woman.

The Chase

Steve Horsegroovy

1994

Jack Hammond is sentenced to life in prison, but manages to escape. To get away from the police he takes a girl as hostage and drives off in her car. The girl happens to be the only daughter of one of the richest men in the state. In a while the car chase is being broadcast live on every TV-channel.

Shadow of the Vampire

Fritz Arno Wagner

2000

Director F.W. Murnau makes a Faustian pact with a vampire to get him to star in his 1922 film "Nosferatu."

Cradle Will Rock

John Houseman

1999

A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.