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Born in London on December 29, 1972, Law began his acting career as a teen on the London stage, most notably in Indescretions, which he later followed to New York to star in the Broadway version with film actress Kathleen Turner.

Law next turned to film, initially in independent productions, but with his first major performance in Gattaca opposite Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, and in a notable role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

His star continued to rise in Hollywood with the 1999 release of The Talented Mr. Ripley alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon, for which he received both a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Other notable performances include a starring role in Enemy at the Gates; an appearance in Steven Speilberg's A.I.; in Road to Perdition alongside Tom Hanks and Paul Newman; and in 2003's Cold Mountain with Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Best Actor.

In 2004, Law became unavoidable on the silver screen with starring roles in no less than six films including Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow with Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, and in the comedy I Heart Huckabee's. Additional 2004 appearances included the starring role in a remake of the 60's hit, Alfie, in the Mike Nichol's drama, Closer and as Errol Flynn in the Howard Hughe's film biography, The Aviator.

He has been named "Sexiest Man Alive 2004" by People magazine for "supernatural good looks, supersize talent, and his reputation as an all-around nice guy..."

The following year Jude Law appeared in few credits, but followed up in 2006 with starring roles in All the King's Men, Breaking and Entering and The Holiday in which he co-starred with actress Cameron Diaz.

Relationship with Sienna Miller

Breaking the hearts of millions of female fans, the actor announced his engagement in 2005 to actress Sienna Miller, although their wedding plans were soon after called off following Law's fling with his children's nanny. At the time, Law had expressed "sincere regret" to Sienna Miller regarding the affair.

Law divorced fashion designer-actress Sadie Frost in October 2003 after a six-year marriage and three children.

Jude "Law Breaker"

The actor was back in the news in September 2007 after an arrest by police for allegedly "attacking" a member of the paparazzi in West London. During a brief struggle, Law attempted to take the photographer's camera and is now up on charges with a hearing scheduled for October.

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Jude Law - Yahoo! Movies - A complete biography, photo galleries, list of awards and nominations, filmography, with links to related sites and messageboards.

Jude Law Biography - Comprehensive life story over 5 pages from the actor's start on the London stage to the present, including a photo gallery and related links.

One Cool Jude - From the Guardian Unlimited, with a star interview from 2003.

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