Rupert Everett
Known for
An English actor known for a suave, witty screen presence and a groundbreaking public candor about his life. He broke through in 'Another Country' (1984) and reached wide fame as Julia Roberts's confidant in 'My Best Friend's Wedding' (1997). He voiced the villainous Prince Charming in 'Shrek 2' (2004) and 'Shrek the Third' (2007), and appeared in 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' (2016). He later wrote and directed the acclaimed Oscar Wilde film 'The Happy Prince' (2018). Elegant and mordantly funny, he is an English actor of style, intelligence and pioneering openness.
Rupert Everett
60 Movies
17 Series
An English actor known for a suave, witty screen presence and a groundbreaking public candor about his life. He broke through in 'Another Country' (1984) and reached wide fame as Julia Roberts's confidant in 'My Best Friend's Wedding' (1997). He voiced the villainous Prince Charming in 'Shrek 2' (2004) and 'Shrek the Third' (2007), and appeared in 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' (2016). He later wrote and directed the acclaimed Oscar Wilde film 'The Happy Prince' (2018). Elegant and mordantly funny, he is an English actor of style, intelligence and pioneering openness.
Movies
Plays Mr. Fox (voice)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005
Plays Prince Charming (voice)
Shrek 2
2004
Plays Prince Charming (voice)
Shrek the Third
2007
Plays Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
2023
Plays Ornithologist
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
2016
Plays Secundus
Stardust
2007
Plays Christopher Marlowe
Shakespeare in Love
1998
Plays George Downes
My Best Friend's Wedding
1997
Plays Sanford Scolex / Dr. Claw
Inspector Gadget
1999
Plays Sota (voice)
Justin and the Knights of Valour
2013
Plays Ferguson
Wild Target
2010
Plays Sloan Blackburn (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
2002
Plays Oberon
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1999
Plays Jack Lowenthal
Prêt-à-Porter
1994
Producer
Plays Camilla Fritton / Carnaby Fritton
St Trinian's
2007
Plays Guy Bennett
Another Country
1984
Plays Abraham
The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One
2027
Plays Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff
The Importance of Being Earnest
2002
Plays Patrick
My Policeman
2022
Plays Lord Rutledge
Dunston Checks In
1996
Plays Lord Edmund St. John-Smythe
Hysteria
2011
Plays Robert Whittaker
The Next Best Thing
2000
Plays Prince of Wales
The Madness of King George
1994
Plays Colin
The Comfort of Strangers
1990
Producer
Plays Camilla Fritton / Captain Archibald Fritton / Fortnam Fritton
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
2009
Plays Lord Arthur Goring
An Ideal Husband
1999
Plays Francesco Dellamorte
Cemetery Man
1994
Plays King George
A Royal Night Out
2015
Plays Monseñor
Finding Altamira
2016
Plays Charlie
Warning
2021
Director
Plays Oscar Wilde
The Happy Prince
2018
Plays Bayardo San Roman
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
1987
Plays King Charles II
Stage Beauty
2004
Plays Lord Capulet
Juliet & Romeo
2025
Plays Tirador
She Will
2022
Plays Dirk Simpson
Unconditional Love
2002
Plays Paul Neville
B. Monkey
1999
Plays King Charles I
To Kill a King
2003
Plays Bill Bule
Separate Lies
2005
Producer
Plays Leo Cauffield
A Different Loyalty
2004
Plays Sasha
Inside Monkey Zetterland
1992
Plays David Lattes
The Gold Rimmed Glasses
1987
Plays Constantine Kassanis
Duet for One
1986
Plays David Blakeley
Dance with a Stranger
1985
Plays Grigory
Quiet Flows The Don
2006
Plays Sir Hugh Rose
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
2019
Plays Charles de Poulignac
People : Jet Set 2
2004
Plays Bank Customer/Blind Man
Dead on Time
1983
Plays Lord Harry Ironminster
The Right Hand Man
1987
Plays Nick
South Kensington
2001
TV Shows
Plays Governor Feron
The Musketeers
2014
Plays Brian Debehnam
Funny Woman
2023
Plays Tagg
Gray
2023
Plays Bernardo Gui
The Name of the Rose
2019
Plays Gregor Melekhov
Quiet Flows the Don
2006
Plays Dr. Hendrick
Quacks
2017
Plays Mark Tietjens
Parade's End
2012
Plays Carroll Quinn
Adult Material
2020
Plays Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont
Dangerous Liaisons
2003
Plays Malcolm Holmes
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Ram Valensky
Princess Daisy
1983
Plays Martin Kendall
Rosamunde Pilcher: The Other Wife
2012
Plays Malise Gordon
Rivals
2024
Plays George Garforth
The Far Pavilions
1984
Plays Giorgio Barbieri
Emily in Paris
2020
Plays Lord Plural
Strangers
1978
Plays Guy
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two
Full Filmography
The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two
Abraham
2028
Film
The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One
Abraham
2027
Film
Madfabulous
Gelert
2026
Film
Judas' Gospel
Caiaphas
2025
Film
Juliet & Romeo
Lord Capulet
2025
Film
Legend Has It
Zhal
2025
Film
Funny Woman
Brian Debehnam · 10 episodes
2023–2024
TV
Rivals
Malise Gordon · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
Gray
Tagg · 8 episodes
2023
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rupert Everett and where are they from?
Rupert Everett is 67 years old, born on May 29, 1959 in Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Rupert Everett?
Rupert Everett is best known for roles in Shrek 2, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
How many movies has Rupert Everett been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Rupert Everett has appeared in 60 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Rupert Everett's first movie?
The career of Rupert Everett began with A Shocking Accident (1982).
What is Rupert Everett's most recent movie or series?
Rupert Everett's most recent release is Madfabulous, which premiered on June 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Rupert Everett appeared in?
On television, Rupert Everett has appeared in Black Mirror, Emily in Paris, Boston Legal, The Graham Norton Show.
Does Rupert Everett have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rupert Everett's upcoming work includes: The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One (2027), The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two (2028).
Rupert Everett
1959-05-29 · Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, England, UK
Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is an English actor, director and producer. Everett first came to public attention in 1981 when he was cast in Julian Mitchell's play and subsequent film Another Country (1984) as a gay pupil at an English public school in the 1930s; the role earned him his first BAFTA Award nomination. He received a second BAFTA nomination and his first Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), followed by a second Golden Globe nomination for An Ideal Husband (1999).