Geoffrey Rush
Known for
One of the rare actors to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, the Australian Geoffrey Rush (Toowoomba, 1951) is a performer of theatrical virtuosity. He reached worldwide fame and the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrait of the tormented pianist David Helfgott in 'Shine' (1996), and strung together memorable roles in 'Shakespeare in Love', 'Quills', and 'The King's Speech', which earned him further Academy nominations. The wider public associates him with the eccentric Captain Barbossa of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' saga. Rush is distinguished by an exuberant and precise theatricality, able to endow each character with an almost operatic intensity without losing the detail.
Geoffrey Rush
49 Movies
4 Series
One of the rare actors to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, the Australian Geoffrey Rush (Toowoomba, 1951) is a performer of theatrical virtuosity. He reached worldwide fame and the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrait of the tormented pianist David Helfgott in 'Shine' (1996), and strung together memorable roles in 'Shakespeare in Love', 'Quills', and 'The King's Speech', which earned him further Academy nominations. The wider public associates him with the eccentric Captain Barbossa of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' saga. Rush is distinguished by an exuberant and precise theatricality, able to endow each character with an almost operatic intensity without losing the detail.
Movies
Plays Barbossa
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
2003
Plays Captain Hector Barbossa
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2006
Plays Nigel (voice)
Finding Nemo
2003
Plays Hector Barbossa
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
2011
Plays Barbossa
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007
Plays Hector Barbossa
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
2017
Plays Ra
Gods of Egypt
2016
Producer
Plays Lionel Logue
The King's Speech
2010
Plays Tomar-Re (voice)
Green Lantern
2011
Plays Philip Henslowe
Shakespeare in Love
1998
Plays Hans Hubermann
The Book Thief
2013
Plays Ephraim
Munich
2005
Plays Ezylryb (voice)
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
2010
Plays Leon Trotsky
Frida
2002
Plays Sir Francis Walsingham
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2007
Plays Sir Francis Walsingham
Elizabeth
1998
Plays Stephen Price
House on Haunted Hill
1999
Plays Virgil Oldman
The Best Offer
2013
Plays Ron
The Warrior's Way
2010
Plays Superintendent Francis Hare
Ned Kelly
2003
Plays Harry Pendel
The Tailor of Panama
2001
Plays Javert
Les Misérables
1998
Plays Marquis de Sade
Quills
2000
Plays Donovan Donaly
Intolerable Cruelty
2003
Plays Casanova Frankenstein
Mystery Men
1999
Plays Casper
Candy
2006
Producer
Plays Stefan Mortensen
The Rule of Jenny Pen
2025
Plays David Helfgott - Adult
Shine
1996
Plays Alberto Giacometti
Final Portrait
2017
Producer
Plays Mike 'Storm Boy' Kingley
Storm Boy
2019
Plays Dr. Daniels
Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?
2026
Plays Harry Plummer
The Banger Sisters
2002
Plays Peter Sellers
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004
Plays Barry
Holding the Man
2015
Producer
Plays Basil Hunter
The Eye of the Storm
2011
Plays Bunyip Bluegum (voice)
The Magic Pudding
2000
Plays Angel (voice)
$9.99
2009
Plays Henry
The Daughter
2015
Plays Father Benedictus
Bran Nue Dae
2009
Plays Zachary Welch
Children of the Revolution
1996
Plays John Knox
Lantana
2001
Plays Harold Fingleton
Swimming Upstream
2003
Plays Dave Rudd
Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
1995
Plays Godfrey Usher
A Little Bit of Soul
1998
Plays Oak Tree
Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose
2015
Plays Floor Manager
Starstruck
1982
Plays Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Twelfth Night
1987
Latest Trailers
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Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?
Full Filmography
Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?
Dr. Daniels
2026
Film
The Rule of Jenny Pen
Stefan Mortensen
2025
Film
Storm Boy
Mike 'Storm Boy' Kingley
2019
Film
Genius
Albert Einstein · 10 episodes
2017
TV
Final Portrait
Alberto Giacometti
2017
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Hector Barbossa
2017
Film
Gods of Egypt
Ra
2016
Film
The Daughter
Henry
2015
Film
Holding the Man
Barry
2015
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Geoffrey Rush and where are they from?
Geoffrey Rush is 75 years old, born on July 6, 1951 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Geoffrey Rush?
Geoffrey Rush is best known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
How many movies has Geoffrey Rush been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Geoffrey Rush has appeared in 48 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Geoffrey Rush's first movie?
The career of Geoffrey Rush began with Hoodwink (1981).
What is Geoffrey Rush's most recent movie or series?
Geoffrey Rush's most recent release is Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?, which premiered on September 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Geoffrey Rush appeared in?
On television, Geoffrey Rush has appeared in The Colbert Report, Genius, The Graham Norton Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Geoffrey Rush
1951-07-06 · Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Geoffrey Roy Rush AC (born 6 July 1951) is an Australian actor. He is known for his eccentric leading man roles on stage and screen. He is among 24 people who have won the Triple Crown of Acting, having received an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. He also received three British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Rush is the founding president of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts and was named the 2012 Australian of the Year.