Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1962-01-23
- Born Place: Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Also Known As:
Ричард Роксбург, Ρίτσαρντ Ρόξμπουρζ
Richard Roxburgh
Richard Roxburgh is a highly acclaimed Australian actor, director, and writer, known for his versatile performances across film, television, and theatre. Born on January 23, 1962, in Albury, New South Wales, he initially pursued economics at the Australian National University before discovering his passion for acting. He trained at the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), graduating in 1986.Roxburgh began his career in Australian theatre, earning significant praise for his portrayal of Hamlet in 1994, a role he revisited to critical acclaim. His breakthrough on television came with the miniseries "Blue Murder" (1995), where his galvanizing performance as real-life detective Roger Rogerson earned him an AFI Award and a Logie Award for Best Actor.He quickly transitioned to international films, often playing memorable villains, which became a recurring typecasting initially. His notable Hollywood roles include the antagonist Hugh Stamp in "Mission: Impossible 2" (2000), The Duke in Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!" (2001), Professor Moriarty in "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" (2003), and the iconic Dracula in "Van Helsing" (2004). He also played Sherlock Holmes in a 2002 TV adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles."In Australia, Roxburgh gained immense popularity for his starring role as the brilliant but self-destructive barrister Cleaver Greene in the critically acclaimed ABC television series "Rake" (2010-2018), which he also co-created. This role further cemented his status as one of Australia's most respected actors, earning him multiple Logie Awards for Most Outstanding Actor.Beyond acting, Roxburgh made his directorial debut with the award-winning film "Romulus, My Father" (2007). He has also continued his work in theatre, appearing in productions with the Sydney Theatre Company alongside esteemed actors like Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving. More recently, he has appeared in films like "Hacksaw Ridge" (2016), "Elvis" (2022) as Vernon Presley, "Force of Nature: The Dry 2" (2024), and is slated to appear in Ron Howard's upcoming film "Eden" (2025) as Stampa. He also ventured into writing a children's book, "Artie and the Grime Wave," which won an award in 2017. Richard Roxburgh remains a highly active and versatile figure in the entertainment industry.
