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Geoffrey Rush

Oscar Winners

27,254

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74

years old

Born
July 6, 1951 in Toowoomba
ResidenceCamberwell
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·rabbit 🐇
Updated Feb 2026

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Geoffrey Roy Rush is an Australian actor. Known for often playing eccentric roles on both stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award, making him the only Australian to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, in addition to three BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Rush is the founding president of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts and was named the 2012 Australian of the Year.

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2023
Day 26,113
Age 71

Participated in 'Edward Street' reading

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Jan 1, 2023

Participated in a reading of 'Edward Street' by local playwright.

2022
Day 25,748
Age 70

Continued acting roles

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Jan 1, 2022

Maintained acting career with various stage and screen roles.

2019
Day 24,752
Age 67

Defamation case victory

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98%
Apr 11, 2019
2017
Day 23,922
Age 65

Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior

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Jan 1, 2017
Day 23,922
Age 65

Starred in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'

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Jan 1, 2017

Reprised role as Captain Barbossa in the fifth Pirates film.

2016
Day 23,556
Age 64

Appeared in 'Gods of Egypt'

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Jan 1, 2016

Acted in the film 'Gods of Egypt'.

2015
Day 23,191
Age 63

Starred in 'The Daughter'

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Jan 1, 2015

Acted in the film 'The Daughter'.

2013
Day 22,461
Age 61

Starred in 'The Best Offer'

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96%
Jan 1, 2013

Acted in the film 'The Best Offer'.

2011
Day 21,730
Age 59

Nominated for Academy Award for 'The King's Speech'

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96%
Jan 1, 2011

Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for 'The King's Speech'.

Day 21,730
Age 59

Starred in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'

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96%
Jan 1, 2011

Reprised role as Captain Barbossa in the fourth Pirates film.

1997
Day 16,617
Age 45

Won Academy Award for 'Shine'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1997

Won Best Actor for his role in 'Shine'.

1996
Day 16,251
Age 44

Starred in 'Shine'

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96%
Jan 1, 1996

Breakthrough role in the film 'Shine'.

1992
Day 14,790
Age 40

Birth of daughter Angelica Rush

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Jan 1, 1992

Birth of daughter Angelica Rush.

1989
Day 13,695
Age 37

Birth of son James Rush

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Jan 1, 1989

Birth of son James Rush.

1988
Day 13,329
Age 36

Married Jane Menelaus

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Jan 1, 1988

Married actress Jane Menelaus.

1972
Day 7,485
Age 20

Graduated from University of Queensland

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Jan 1, 1972

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from UQ.

1971
Day 7,120
Age 19

Began acting with Queensland Theatre Company

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Jan 1, 1971

Started professional acting career.

1951
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Born in Toowoomba, Queensland

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Jul 6, 1951

Born Geoffrey Roy Rush.