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Last updated on the 7 June 2024 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 theatrical heritage, Max Irons faced challenges in his education, grappling with dyslexia, a learning disability that affects reading and writing. However, he persevered, determined to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. After completing his schooling at the Dragon School in Oxford and the Bryanston School in Dorset, he enrolled at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Irons’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”.
In 2017, Irons stepped into the spotlight as the lead actor in the historical drama “Bitter Harvest,” which chronicled 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.
Max Irons’s television career gained momentum with his portrayal of Joseph Turner in the spy thriller series “Condor,” which ran for two seasons from 2018 to 2020.
In 2013, Max Irons initiated a romantic relationship with Sophie Pera, who serves as 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
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, and Steve Toussaint.
