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Last updated on the 27 April 2025 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 17 October 1985, Camden, London, England.
Max Irons was born into a family deeply rooted in the theatrical world. His father, Jeremy Irons, is a renowned English actor, and his mother, Sinéad Cusack, is an Irish actress of equal acclaim. Surrounded by the vibrancy of stage performances and the allure of storytelling, Max’s passion for acting ignited early on.
Despite his family’s deep roots in the theatre, Max Irons encountered difficulties in his education due to dyslexia, a learning disability impacting literacy skills. Nevertheless, he remained resolute in his ambition to become an actor. Following his education at the Dragon School in Oxford and Bryanston School in Dorset, he gained admission to the renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Iron’s professional acting career began in 2004 with a minor role in the drama film “La diva Julia,” starring alongside his father. He continued to build his resume with appearances in stage productions like “Oedipus,” “The Revenger’s Tragedy,” and “The Cherry Orchard”.
His breakthrough came in 2011 with the role of Henry Lazar in the gothic fantasy film “Red Riding Hood,” opposite Amanda Seyfried. The film’s success propelled him into the limelight, and he went on to secure notable roles in various projects, including the period drama “The White Queen”.
The year 2017 saw Irons take center stage as the leading man in the historical drama “Bitter Harvest,” a film depicting the Ukrainian famine of the 1930s. His portrayal of Yurii, a Ukrainian farmer struggling to survive amidst the Soviet regime’s oppressive policies, garnered critical acclaim, cementing his position as a versatile and commanding actor.
Irons’s television career gained traction with his role as Joseph Turner in the spy thriller series “Condor,” which aired for two seasons between 2018 and 2020.
In 2013, Max Irons began a romantic relationship with Sophie Pera, the fashion director for Tatler magazine. They tied the knot in Oxfordshire on 30 November 2019. The couple welcomed a daughter into their lives in 2023.
Suggested viewing
Bitter Harvest (2017)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 5.9
Amidst the idyllic farmlands of 1930s Ukraine, a young artist’s life and love are shattered by the brutal implementation of Soviet collectivisation. As famine grips the nation, he fights to protect his family and community against the devastating policies, witnessing both unimaginable cruelty and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of starvation.
Top cast: Max Irons, Samantha Barks, Barry Pepper, Tamer Hassan, Lucy Brown, Terence Stamp, Aneurin Barnard, Tom Austen.
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The White Queen (2013)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 7.7
Amidst the tumultuous Wars of the Roses, three powerful women, Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort, and Anne Neville, traverse the treacherous world of royal politics, their lives interwoven with the fate of the English throne. As love, ambition and betrayal intertwine, their paths collide, shaping the destiny of a nation and leaving an indelible mark on history.
Top cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Max Irons, Amanda Hale, Janet McAteer, James Frain, Tom McKay, Faye Marsay, Juliet Aubrey, Aneurin Barnard.
Crooked House (2017)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.3
When wealthy Greek tycoon Aristide Leonides is found dead, his family becomes embroiled in a web of suspicion and intrigue. Former diplomat turned private investigator Charles Hayward is hired by his granddaughter, Sophia, to uncover the truth behind her grandfather’s demise. As Charles delves deeper into the lives of the Leonides family, he uncovers a shocking secret that could unravel the very foundations of the household.
Top cast: Max Irons, Stefanie Martini, Glenn Close, Honor Kneafsey, Christina Hendricks, Terence Stamp, Julian Sands, Gillian Anderson.
Tutankhamun (2016)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.1
In the heart of ancient Egypt, amidst the grandeur of the Valley of the Kings, archaeologist Howard Carter embarks on a quest to uncover the lost tomb of Tutankhamun, the enigmatic boy-king. With the support of the wealthy Lord Carnarvon, Carter relentlessly pursues his dream, facing setbacks, skepticism, and the outbreak of World War I. As he inches closer to his goal, the fate of the tomb and the world’s perception of ancient Egypt hang in the balance.
Top cast: Max Irons, Sam Neill, Amy Wren, Catherine Steadman, Jonathan Aris, Rupert Vansittart, Nikolai Kinski, Steve Toussaint.
