Jared Harris Biography: Age, Wife, Wikipedia, Net Worth, Movies, Siblings, Height, Parents

August 26, 2024 0 Posted By Johnson Ajiboye

Jared Francis Harris is a highly respected and acclaimed British actor known for his captivating film, television, and theatre performances.

He has garnered critical acclaim for his versatile and compelling portrayals of various characters. One of Harris‘ most recognized roles was as Lane Pryce in the hit AMC drama series Mad Men from 2009 to 2012.

Profile

  • Full Name: Jared Francis Harris
  • Stage Name: Jared Harris
  • Born: August 24, 1961
  • Age: 62 years old
  • Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom.
  • Nationality: British
  • Occupation: British actor
  • Height: 1.82 m
  • Parents: Richard Harris, Elizabeth Rees-Williams
  • Siblings: Jamie Harris, Damian Harris
  • Spouse: Allegra Riggio (m. 2013), Emilia Fox (m. 2005–2010)
  • Children: Unknown
  • Relationship: Married
  • Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life And Education

Jared Francis Harris was born on August 24, 1961, in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom.

He is the second of three sons born to Irish actor Richard Harris and his first wife, Welsh actress Elizabeth ReesWilliams.

Harris has an older brother named Damian Harris, a director, and a younger brother named Jamie Harris, an actor.

Jared Harris attended a Catholic boarding school in England. He later attended Duke University in the United States, graduating in 1984 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama.

After that, he returned to England to train as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 1989. Jared Harris is of mixed ethnicity, with an Irish father and a Welsh mother. This makes him both Irish and Welsh. His specific religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Ciaran Harris began his film career in 1983 by directing the unfinished feature-length film “Darkmoor” for Duke University’s Freewater Films.

His first acting role was in the 1989 film “The Rachel Papers.” He went on to take on minor roles in several notable films such as the western romance “Far and Away” (1992), the historical epic “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992), and the crime drama “Natural Born Killers” (1994).

Harris gradually gained recognition for his work in films like “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Natural Born Killers.”

However, his career saw a significant turning point with his portrayal of Andy Warhol in the film “I Shot Andy Warhol.”

Harris’s career reached new heights with his role as Lane Pryce in the critically acclaimed television series Mad Men.

His performance earned him an Emmy nomination and solidified his status as a leading actor. A pivotal moment in Harris’ career came with his role as Valery Legasov, a Soviet nuclear physicist, in the miniseries Chernobyl.

His powerful performance in this role garnered widespread praise and earned him a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor.

Throughout his career, Harris has consistently delivered exceptional performances in various television series, including “The Crown,” “The Expanse,” and “Fringe,” further cementing his reputation as a versatile and highly skilled actor.

Awards and Nominations

Key Awards and Nominations:

  • BAFTA Television Award:
  • Winner – Best Actor for Chernobyl (2020)
  • Nominated – Best Supporting Actor for The Crown (2017)
  • Primetime Emmy Award:
  • Nominated – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Chernobyl (2019)
  • Nominated – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Mad Men (2012)
  • Screen Actors Guild Award:
  • Nominated – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Mad Men (2012, 2010)
  • Winner – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Mad Men (2009)
  • Golden Globe Award:
  • Nominated – Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for Chernobyl (2019)
  • Critics’ Choice Television Award:
  • Nominated – Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series for The Crown (2017)

Social Media

  • Instagram handle: @jaredharris

Personal Life

Jared Harris, the renowned British actor, has been married three times throughout his life.

His first marriage was to Jacqueline Goldenberg in 1989, but the couple divorced after three years of marriage.

Harris’s second marriage was to actress Emilia Fox, the daughter of acclaimed actors Edward Fox and Joanna David. They were married from 2005 to 2010.

In April 2009, Harris met Allegra Riggio, a lighting designer and television host, at a comedy club where a mutual friend performed.

The two eventually married on November 9, 2013, and they continue to reside in Los Angeles. It is worth noting that Jared Harris has no children of his own.



Filmography

  • Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
  • Mr. Deeds (2002)
  • Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
  • Allied (2016)
  • Chernobyl (2019)
  • The Crown (2016)
  • The Terror (2018)
  • Fringe (2008-2012)
  • The Expanse (2015-2017)

Net Worth

Jared Harris, the renowned British actor, has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

This significant wealth has been accumulated through his highly successful acting career, which has spanned over three decades.

During this time, Harris has taken on roles in numerous critically acclaimed television shows and films, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile performer.




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