Jonathan Pryce Biography
Jonathan Pryce born John Price is a Wesh award-winning actor who is known for his performances on stage and in film and television. He is also recognized for Scrooge: A Christmas Carol as Jacob Marley (voice) (2022) The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking as Self-Narrator (2022) All the Old Knives as Bill Compton (2022). Jonathan most recently starred as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Elizabeth’s husband in the drama series ‘The Crown: Season 5 which was released by Netflix on 9 November 2022.
Jonathan Pryce Age, Birthday
He is 75 years old as of 2022. Jonathan was born in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales on 1st June 1947. Accordingly, he celebrates her birthday on the 1st of June and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Jonathan Pryce Parent/Siblings
Pryce was born and grew up in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. He is the son of Isaac Price, a former coal miner, and his wife Margaret Ellen (mother). Jonathan’s parents ran a general store. He was brought up alongside two older sisters and was raised as a Welsh Presbyterian.
Jonathan Pryce Education
Pryce was educated at Holywell Grammar School and, at the age of 16, went on to join art college before he commenced training to be a teacher at Edge Hill College (now Edge Hill University) in Ormskirk, Lancashire.
Jonathan Pryce Husband
Pryce is happily married to his Husband and longtime significant other, Kate Fahy, an English actress. The healthy couple met while working at the Everyman Theatre in 1972 and after a decades-long relationship, they married in 2015.
They reside in London and they share three children: Patrick (born in 1983), Gabriel (born in 1986), and Phoebe (born in 1990). Price was brought up in the Christian faith but is no longer religious.
Jonathan Pryce Wikipedia
Upon studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Jonathan commenced his career as a stage actor in the 1970s. His work in theatre, including an award-winning performance in the title character of the Royal Court Theatre’s “Hamlet”, led to several supporting roles in film and television.
He rose to fame through screen performance in Terry Gilliam’s 1985 cult film “Brazil”. Critically lauded for his versatility, Pryce has taken part in big-budget films such as “Tomorrow Never Dies”, “Evita”, “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The New World”, as well as independent projects such as “Carrington” and “Glengarry Glen Ross”.
His career in theatre has also been prolific, and he has earned two Tony Awards—the first in 1977 for his Broadway debut in “Comedians”, and the 2nd for his 1991 role as “The Engineer” in the musical “Miss Saigon”.
Jonathan Pryce Movies and TV shows
- The Crown (10 episodes) as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Elizabeth’s husband, (2022)
- Scrooge: A Christmas Carol as Jacob Marley (voice) (2022)
- The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking as Self-Narrator (2022)
- Save the Cinema as Mr. Morgan (2022)
- Tales from the Loop (4 episodes) as Russ (2020)
- The Two Popes as Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis (2019)
- The Wife as Joe Castleman (2018)
- The Man Who Invented Christmas as Mr. John Dickens (2017) and many more.
Jonathan Pryce ‘The Crown’: Season 5
The fifth season of The Crown centers on the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and premiered on Netflix on 9 November 2022. This was the 1st season of the series to be released after both the death of Prince Philip on 9 April 2021 and the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022.
Jonathan stars as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Elizabeth’s husband, along with main cast members Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville, Jonny Lee Miller, Dominic West, and Elizabeth Debicki. All cast members are new to the series.
Jonathan Pryce Height
Pryce has an estimated height of 5 feet 8 inches tall equaling 1.75 meters.
Jonathan Pryce Salary
Price has an approximate annual salary ranging from $ 298 K to $ 489 K.
Jonathan Pryce’s Net Worth
He has an approximate net worth of $ 8.2 million and above. Nevertheless, Jonathan’s career as an actor is his main source of income.
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