Max Irons
Max Irons | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maximilian Paul Diarmuid[citation needed] Irons 17 October 1985 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Parent(s) | Jeremy Irons Sinéad Cusack |
| Relatives | Richard Boyd Barrett (half-brother) Niamh Cusack (aunt) Sorcha Cusack (aunt) |
Maximilian Paul Diarmuid "Max" Irons[1] (born 17 October 1985)[2] is an English film actor and model. He is perhaps most noted for his roles in Red Riding Hood and, most recently, in The Host.[3]
Personal life
Irons was born in Camden, London,[4] and is the son of Irish actress Sinéad Cusack and English actor Jeremy Irons, and the grandson of Irish actors Cyril Cusack and Maureen Kiely.[5][6] His brother is photographer Samuel Irons, and his half-brother is politician Richard Boyd Barrett. He attended the Dragon School in Oxford[7] and graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2008.[8] Irons also suffered from dyslexia through his school years and his father discouraged him from going into an acting career.[1]
In 2011, Irons began a relationship with actress Emily Browning. Reportedly, Browning broke up with Irons in the summer of 2012.[9]
Career
In 2011, Irons played the role of Henry in Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood, with co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Gary Oldman.[10]
Max was chosen to play Jared Howe in the 2013 film adaptation of The Host, based on Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name alongside Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger,and Jake Abel[11] The Host was released in theatres on 29 March 2013.[12]
Irons recently wrapped production on The White Queen where he portrays Edward IV of England. The series based on Philippa Gregory’s bestselling historical novel series The Cousins' War is scheduled to premiere on BBC One and Starz later in 2013.[13]
He will play the role of Vivaldi in the 2013 film Vivaldi
Irons has modelled for companies including Burberry and Mango.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Being Julia | Curtain Call Boy | |
| 2009 | Unrequited Love | Tom | Short film |
| Dorian Gray | Lucius | ||
| 2011 | Red Riding Hood | Henry | |
| The Runaway | Tommy | TV series; 3 episodes | |
| 2013 | The Host | Jared Howe | |
| The White Queen | Edward IV | TV series; 10 episodes |
References
- ^ "Jeremy Irons Biography (1948–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
- ^ "Celebrity A-Z: Max Irons". Glamour. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ Godwin, Richard (11 March 2011). "Irons man two: Max Irons on his new life as a Hollywood heart-throb". London Evening Standard. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
- ^ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916-2005.; at ancestry.com
- ^ "Max Irons". JeremyIrons.net. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
{{cite news}}: External link in|work= - ^ Lipworth, Elaine (14 May 2005). "King of all his castles". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
...their sons Sam, 27, and Max, 19.
- ^ "OD News". The OD. Vol. 1. Dragon School. 2011. p. 22.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Maximilian Irons". Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ Mahlmeister, Chrissy. "Max Irons talks about crushing on Kate Moss, his Love of Uggs, and more in our exclusive interview". Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486185/combined
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517260/combined
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt151726/combined
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2372220/combined