52-526: Tube Tales is a 1999 British anthology film of nine short films based on the true-life experiences of London Underground passengers as submitted to Time Out magazine. The stories were scripted and filmed independently of each other. Filming took place on the London Underground network in 1999 by nine directors including Stephen Hopkins , Charles McDougall and Bob Hoskins , with directorial debuts by Ewan McGregor and Jude Law . The film
104-459: A "vindictive authoritarian and wounded man-child", while James Poniewozik described his role as "saddled with stiff dialogue". Law reprised in the role in the spin-off series The New Pope , which premiered on HBO on 13 January 2020. He also starred in the miniseries The Third Day , which premiered on HBO on 14 September 2020. Law portrayed Albus Dumbledore , a wizard, in the fantasy film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald . It
156-941: A briefcase, which turns out to contain wads of money. Their victim shoots at them, but they seem to escape unscathed onto an unused platform where they board a mysterious train. A preacher reads from the bible and a young boy washes passengers' feet. Leaving the train the couple leave the money with a tramp before heading to the exit where only one of their tickets is valid. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Tim Barlow (Elderly Drunk); Darren Carr (Black Boy); Jim Carter (Ticket Inspector); Emma Cunniffe (Drained Young Woman); Clint Dyer (Walkman Boy); Jello Edwards (Middle Aged Woman); Annette Ekblom (Boy's Mum); Carmen Ejogo (Girl); Simon Kunz (White Pinstripe Suit Man); Hans Matheson (Michael); Simon Pegg (Clerk); Sean Pertwee (Driver); Lee Ross (Male Reveller); Don Warrington (Preacher). Anthology film An anthology film (also known as an omnibus film , package film , or portmanteau film )
208-426: A businessman somewhere under Liverpool Street . Cast : (in alphabetical order) Denise van Outen (Alex); Liz Smith (Old Lady); Tom Bell (Old Gent); Leah Fitzgerald (Little Girl). Director: Menhaj Huda Writer: Harsha Patel Originator : Gary Dellaway Starring :Dele Johnson, Ray Panthaki and Stephen Da Costa Synopsis : Two inspectors close in on a suspected fare dodger , only to discover their target
260-701: A child. Law was given the first name David after the best friend of his father, but has always been referred to by his middle name, Jude, which was taken both from the protagonist of Thomas Hardy 's novel Jude the Obscure and the Beatles ' song " Hey Jude ". He grew up in Blackheath , an area in the borough of Greenwich , with his older sister, Natasha , where he was educated, first at John Ball Primary School , then briefly at Kidbrooke School , and then at Alleyn's School . Law began acting in 1987 with
312-752: A letter to the World Trade Organization in support of keeping the European Union 's restrictions against the seal trade ; the restriction, which had been implemented three years prior, faced opposition from the Canadian government . In 2011, Law joined street protests against Alexander Lukashenko and his brutal crackdown on the Belarusian democracy movement . In July 2007, Law and Jeremy Gilley were in Afghanistan over
364-534: A male prostitute killed by his partner, an art dealer portrayed by Kevin Spacey . Law also played Steven Grlscz, a vampire and an expert seducer, in The Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998). In 1999, Law starred alongside Matt Damon , Gwyneth Paltrow , Cate Blanchett , and Philip Seymour Hoffman in the psychological thriller film The Talented Mr. Ripley , directed by Anthony Minghella . Law learned to play
416-540: A period of ten days to document peace commitments and activities there for an upcoming film and for marking the UN International Day of Peace . Accompanied by UNICEF Representative Catherine Mbengue, they travelled and filmed in dangerous areas of eastern Afghanistan with a film crew, interviewing children, government ministers, community leaders and UN officials. They also filmed at schools and visited various UNICEF -supported programmes inside and outside
468-534: A property in Highgate , London , moving from Primrose Hill with his then-partner Sienna Miller . His residence was at The Grove , a street known for its notable residents. Throughout the 2000s, an "unhealthy amount of information" about Law's life had been in the possession of the media, prompting his involvement in the News International phone hacking scandal . Additionally, a family member of his
520-454: A rock star's presence." Other reviewers including William Gallagher also complimented Law's appearance as the character. In Andrew Niccol 's science fiction film Gattaca (1997), Law took on the role of a disabled former swimming star living in a eugenics -obsessed dystopia . In Clint Eastwood 's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997), he played the role of Billy Hanson ,
572-643: A title change to Indiscretions , the play was reworked and transferred to Broadway in 1995, where Law acted opposite Kathleen Turner , Roger Rees and Cynthia Nixon . This role earned him a Tony Award nomination for best supporting actor , and the Theatre World Award . In 1989, Law received his first television role in a film based on the Beatrix Potter children's book, The Tailor of Gloucester . Following this, he took on minor roles in various British television series, including
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#1732787600860624-452: A trapped bird stuns itself on a window, a couple of passengers debate the bird's fate before an elderly man liberates it above ground. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Ed Allen (Youth 2); Frank Harper (Station Guard); Morgan Jones (Youth 1); Alan Miller (Old Man); Cleo Sylvestre (Woman). Director : Gaby Dellal Writers : Gaby Dellal and Atalanta Goulandris Originator : Tracey Finch Starring : Rachel Weisz Synopsis : A mother
676-663: A two-year stint in the Granada TV produced ITV soap opera Families . He also appeared in the episode " Shoscombe Old Place " in ITV's Sherlock Holmes , and he played the leading role in the BFI / Channel 4 short The Crane (1992). In 1994, Law appeared in his first major leading film role with the British crime drama Shopping , which also starred his then future wife, Sadie Frost . He later gained prominence for his role in
728-531: Is a single film consisting of several shorter films, each complete in itself and distinguished from the other, though frequently tied together by a single theme, premise, or author. Sometimes each one is directed by a different director or written by a different author, or may even have been made at different times or in different countries. Anthology films are distinguished from " revue films " such as Paramount on Parade (1930)—which were common in Hollywood in
780-812: Is an English actor. He began his career in theatre before landing small roles in various British television productions and feature films. Law gained recognition for his role in Anthony Minghella 's The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and was nominated for an Academy Award . Law found further critical and commercial success in Steven Spielberg 's A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Sam Mendes ' Road to Perdition (2002), Minghella's Cold Mountain (2003), for which he earned Academy Award and BAFTA nominations, in addition to
832-564: Is not quite what he seemed, in a bizarre case of mistaken identity. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Stephen Da Costa (Mr X); Alicya Eyo (Shantel); Roger Griffiths (Charlie); Dele Johnson (Stevie); Preeya Kalidas (Reena); Peter McNamara (Roy); Mazhar Munir (Mazaar); Raiyo Panthaki (Mo); Ashish Raja (Bulla); Marcia Rose (Miss Clinique); Jake Wood (James). Director: Bob Hoskins Writer: Paul Fraser Originator : Christine Barry Starring : Ray Winstone and Tom Watson Synopsis : A young boy and his father witness an incident that causes
884-608: Is separated from her daughter and experiences agonising panic as she searches for her, whilst the child discovers a surreal wonderland. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Joao Costa Menezes (?); Doña Croll (Elizabeth); Leonie Elliott (Rosebud); Danny Cerqueira (Station Guard); Frank Harper (Station Guard); Ian Puleston-Davies (Typewriter Man); Rachel Weisz (Angela). Director : Charles McDougall Writer : Nick Perry Originator : TJ Austin Starring : Hans Matheson and Carmen Ejogo Synopsis : Two young opportunists steal
936-820: Is set to star in the limited series The Auteur . Law is set to star in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew , a Disney+ series premiering in 2024. Law was attached to play artist Roland Penrose in Lee , a World War II-era drama film directed by Ellen Kuras , but was later replaced by Alexander Skarsgård . In 2002, Law directed a Respect for Animals anti-fur cinema commercial, titled "Fur and Against". It used music composed by Gary Kemp , and included appearances by Law, Chrissie Hynde , Moby , George Michael , Danny Goffey , Rhys Ifans , Sadie Frost, Helena Christensen , Sir Paul McCartney , Melanie C , and Stella McCartney . In 2013, Law, representing PETA , wrote
988-787: The Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The Washington Post felt the much-anticipated performance was "highly disappointing". Nonetheless, he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play and at the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards ceremony, he was presented with the John and Wendy Trewin Award for Best Shakespearean Performance . Also in 2009, Law became one of three actors who took over
1040-715: The National Youth Music Theatre , though his interest in performing began during his childhood, having been previously cast in a Saint George and the Dragon rendition as a five-year-old. Having grown a dislike for school, Law dropped out at age 17 to pursue acting, playing various roles in the Edinburgh Fringe -awarded play The Ragged Child . One of his first major stage roles was Foxtrot Darling in Philip Ridley 's The Fastest Clock in
1092-557: The Oscar Wilde biopic Wilde (1997), for which he won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer as well as a London Film Critics Circle Award for his portrayal of Lord Alfred Douglas , the glamorous young lover of Stephen Fry 's Wilde. The New York Times reviewer Janet Maslin noted that Law's "voluptuous beauty and mocking, boyish petulance gives [Douglas]
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#17327876008601144-693: The Primrose Hill set , which, along with other members such as Jonny Lee Miller , led to the 1996 creation of production company Natural Nylon , which he would later leave in 2003. In 2001, Law starred as Russian sniper Vasily Zaytsev in the film Enemy at the Gates , and learned ballet dancing for the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). In 2002, Law played a mob hitman in Sam Mendes 's 1930s period drama Road to Perdition . In 2003, he again collaborated with director Minghella for
1196-538: The period war film Cold Mountain opposite Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger , for which he received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama , the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role , and the Academy Award for Best Actor . Law, an admirer of Laurence Olivier , suggested the actor's image be included in the 2004 film Sky Captain and
1248-553: The 2011 sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows . In 2009, Law starred as a drag -performing supermodel in Sally Potter 's film Rage . He portrayed blogger Alan Krumwiede in the 2011 medical thriller Contagion . The Hollywood Reporter critic Todd McCarthy called the character "excellent" and praised the "compelling ferociousness" of Law's portrayal. In May 2015, it was announced that Law would portray Lenny Belardo/Pius XIII, an American cardinal who becomes
1300-713: The Beckett Gala Evening at the Reading Town Hall, more than £22,000 was donated for the Macmillan Cancer Support . Also in 2006, Frost and Law directed a Shakespeare play in a South African orphanage. He travelled to Durban with Frost and their children to help children who have lost their parents to AIDS. In July 2007, as patron of the charity, he helped kick off the month-long tour of the AIDS-themed musical Thula Sizwe by
1352-621: The French government. David Jude Heyworth Law was born on 29 December 1972 in the Lewisham district of London to Peter Robert Law and Margaret Anne Heyworth, both teachers who had married five years earlier. His father later became, according to Law, "the youngest headmaster in London". He is of Welsh descent through his maternal grandmother, who had originally been "long lost" from his family because Law's mother had been put up for adoption as
1404-616: The London stage to portray the title role in William Shakespeare 's Hamlet at the Donmar Warehouse West End season at Wyndham's Theatre . The BBC reported "a fine and solid performance" but included other reviews of Law's interpretation that were mixed. There was a further run of the production at Elsinore Castle in Denmark from 25–30 August 2009. In September 2009, the production transferred to
1456-726: The Music For Tomorrow Foundation to help rebuild Katrina -devastated New Orleans . Law serves as an ambassador of the Prince of Wales ' Children and the Arts Foundation . He supports Breast Cancer Care , and in December 2008 he supported the Willow Foundation by creating a small canvas for their campaign Stars on Canvas . In April 2009 he supported the charity Education Africa with
1508-577: The Universe , which he performed at the Hampstead Theatre in London . Law went on to appear as Michael in the 1994 West End rendition of Jean Cocteau 's tragicomedy Les Parents terribles , directed by Sean Mathias . This performance earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Newcomer, as well as a Ian Charleson Award under the same category title. Following
1560-482: The World of Tomorrow . Using computer graphics technology, footage of the young Olivier was merged into the film, playing Dr. Totenkopf , a mysterious scientific genius and supervillain . Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow would be the final film produced by Natural Nylon, which had folded with the departure of its founding members, including Law. The company did not see major successes. Also in 2004, Law portrayed
1612-959: The Young Zulu Warriors. Also in 2007, he encouraged the Friends of the Earth / the Big Ask campaign, asking British government to take action against climate change . Law has done charity work for organizations such as Make Poverty History , the Rhys Daniels Trust, and the WAVE Trauma Centre. He supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Pride of Britain Awards . He is the chairman of
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1664-552: The aid community, where they also screened The Day After Peace , which features activities that took place throughout Afghanistan in 2007. It also highlights support from UNICEF and the WHO for the peaceful immunisation of 1.4 million children against polio in insecure areas. In 2004, Law launched a campaign to raise £2.5 million towards the Young Vic Theatre's £12.5 million redevelopment project, with
1716-651: The capital Kabul . The efforts of Peace One Day are coordinated in celebration of the annual International Day of Peace, on 21 September. The film, named The Day After Peace , premiered at the Cannes Film Festival , after which it was further shown at a gala screening at the Royal Albert Hall on 21 September 2008. On 30 August 2008, Law and Gilley returned to Afghanistan to help keep up momentum around Peace Day. They met President Hamid Karzai , top NATO and UN officials, and members of
1768-578: The couple divorced. While filming Alfie (2004) in late 2003, Law and co-star Sienna Miller began a relationship; they became engaged in 2004. On 8 July 2005, Law issued a public apology to Miller for having an affair with his children's nanny . Miller and Law ended their relationship in November 2006. In 2008, Law was in a brief relationship with American model Samantha Burke, who gave birth to his fourth child in September 2009. His fifth child
1820-810: The drama Closer (2004) and the romantic comedy The Holiday (2006). His subsequent roles were as Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), a young Albus Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022), and Yon-Rogg in Captain Marvel (2019); all of which rank among his highest-grossing releases. Other notable films include Contagion (2011), Hugo (2011), Side Effects (2013), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and Spy (2015), as well as
1872-495: The early decades of sound film , composite films , and compilation films . Anthology films are often mistaken with hyperlink cinema . Hyperlink cinema shows parts of many stories throughout a film, whereas anthology films show story segments of one at a time. Some mistaken examples include Pulp Fiction (1994) and Amores Perros (2000), distributing their storylines non-chronologically, separated by segments. Jude Law David Jude Heyworth Law (born 29 December 1972)
1924-420: The father to lie to his son. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Edna Doré (Bag Lady); Frank Harper (Ticket Inspector); William Hoyland (Suicide Victim); Richard Jobson (Vendor); Tom Watson (The Son); Ray Winstone (The Father). Director: Ewan McGregor Writer: Mark Greig Originator : Sam Taggart Starring : Nicholas Tennant and Kay Curram Synopsis : A musician invents a fantasy world surrounding
1976-627: The gift of a mask he had painted and signed himself. The campaign was launched on eBay by Education Africa. Law, alongside Judi Dench , helped save St Stephen's Church in Hampstead . They supported the campaign, which raised £4.5 million to refurbish the Victorian church in North London . The building reopened in March 2009 as an arts and community centre. In early 2007, Law shot
2028-926: The owner of a lost travel card displayed in the window of the ticket office. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Corrinne Charton (Pot Plant Lady); Kay Curram (Louise); Joe Duttine (Flamboyant Soloist); Douglas L. Mellor (Concert Hall Manager); Nicholas Tennant (Gordon). Director : Armando Iannucci Writer : Armando Iannucci Originator : Peter Hart Starring : Daniela Nardini Synopsis : A crowded compartment's attentions are drawn to an attractive well-groomed woman, but she doesn't quite live up to their individual expectations. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Buster Bevis (Father); Helen Coker (Bride To Be); Mark Frost (Dude); Sky Glover (Girlfriend); Simon Greenall (Business Man); Dominic Holland (Cello Player); Daniela Nardini (Heroine); Matthew Xia (Boyfriend). Director : Jude Law Writer : Ed Allen Originator : Jim Sillavan Starring : Alan Miller Synopsis : When
2080-459: The pope. A ten-episode series titled The Young Pope was jointly produced by Sky Atlantic and Canal+ with HBO , and directed by Paolo Sorrentino . The series began airing in various countries in October 2016. In their respective reviews for The Guardian and The New York Times , Rebecca Nicholson praised the "surprising charm" with which Law strikes a balance between the qualities of
2132-634: The role of actor Heath Ledger in Terry Gilliam 's film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus . Along with Law, actors Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell portray "three separate dimensions in the film". In 2010, Law appeared opposite Forest Whitaker in the dark science fiction comedy Repo Men , and also starred as Dr. Watson in Guy Ritchie 's adaption of Sherlock Holmes , alongside Robert Downey, Jr. and Rachel McAdams , as well as
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2184-731: The romantic drama My Blueberry Nights , which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival . Additionally, he received the Honorary César at the 32nd César Awards , and was named a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by Gerard Errera , the French ambassador . By the end of the year, Law was one of the Top Ten A-list of the most bankable film stars in Hollywood, according to the Ulmer Scale . In May 2009, Law returned to
2236-457: The same actors, including Althamer as a Polish labourer, held on 30 November 2007. The performance was commissioned by Tate Modern as part of its "The World as a Stage" exhibition, which explored the boundaries between arts and reality. Law is a featured artist on Vampire Weekend 's 2019 album, Father of the Bride , in which he recites Thomas Campbell 's poem "Lord Ullin's Daughter" during
2288-461: The saxophone for his role in the film, and his performance earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role , as well as nominations for the Golden Globe Award and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw commented on Law giving "a very stylish and charismatic performance as the exquisite Dickie, all cruelty and caprice." At this time, Law and his then-wife Sadie Frost were members of
2340-494: The short film Realtime Movie Trailer at Borough Market , South London. Instead of promoting a film, this "trailer", which appeared among regular trailers in selected cinemas across London starting 19 November 2007, advertised a live event, Realtime Movie by Polish artist Paweł Althamer . Hundreds turned up for this unfilmed reenactment, in real time, of the sequence of events shown in Realtime Movie Trailer by
2392-481: The song of the same name. Since 2005, Law has represented Dunhill as an "apparel ambassador" in Asia, where in 2008 he became the international face of the brand and began appearing in worldwide advertising campaigns . That same year, Law became the face of the men's perfume, Homme Sport by Dior . In 2022, both Law and his son Raff became ambassadors for Italian luxury brand Brioni . In 2010, Law purchased
2444-430: The television series The Young Pope (2016) and The New Pope (2020). In addition to his film work, Law has performed in several West End and Broadway productions including Les Parents terribles in 1994, Hamlet in 2010, and Anna Christie in 2011. These earned him nominations for two Tony Awards . He has also been awarded the Honorary César and was named a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by
2496-459: The theatre successfully re-opening in 2006. As of 2007, Law was Chairman of the Young Vic committee, during which he expressed dignity for his contributions towards the theatre. In 2006, he joined Robbie Williams in the "Soccer Aid" celebrity football match to benefit UNICEF. In 2006, he starred in an anthology of Samuel Beckett readings and performances directed by Anthony Minghella. With
2548-543: The title character in Alfie , a remake of Bill Naughton 's 1966 film , playing the role originated by Michael Caine ; the remake received negative reviews and flopped at the box office. Law later took on another of Caine's earlier roles in the 2007 film Sleuth , adapted by Nobel Laureate in Literature Harold Pinter . In 2006, he portrayed the role of a single parent in the American romantic comedy film The Holiday , written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers . In 2007, Law starred alongside Norah Jones in
2600-456: Was alleged to have been paid by News of the World to share information with them. Law is the younger brother of Natasha , an illustrator and artist based in London. His parents live in Vaudelnay , France, where they run their own drama school and theatre. On 2 September 1997, Law married actress Sadie Frost , whom he had met in 1992 on the set of Shopping . They have three children, including Raff and Iris . On 29 October 2003,
2652-676: Was produced by Richard Jobson and is also Simon Pegg 's film debut, in a small role. In order of screening: Director : Amy Jenkins Writer : Amy Jenkins Originator : Sue Smallwood Starring : Jason Flemyng , Dexter Fletcher and Kelly Macdonald Synopsis : After failing to impress his dream girl, Mr Cool suffers the embarrassment of becoming trapped on a train to nowhere. Cast : (in alphabetical order) Jason Flemyng (Luke); Dexter Fletcher (Joe); Kelly Macdonald (Emma). Director : Stephen Hopkins Writer : Stephen Hopkins Originator : Alex Piro Starring : Denise van Outen and Tom Bell Synopsis : A young woman flirts with
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#17327876008602704-408: Was released on 16 November 2018 to mixed reviews. Law also portrayed Yon-Rogg in the 2019 Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Captain Marvel , which was a global box office success, grossing over $ 1 billion worldwide. In 2023, Law played Captain Hook in Peter Pan & Wendy , a live-action adaptation of the animated film Peter Pan , which was released directly onto Disney+ . He
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