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Jonathan Michael Francis O'KeeffeBirth Date :
July 27, 1977Birth Place :
Dublin, IrelandClaim to fame :
As Brian Slade in "Velvet Goldmine" (1998)
New Teaser Trailer for 'From Paris With Love'
September 17, 2009 12:09:24Another teaser trailer at the forthcoming "From Paris With Love" has been made available for viewing pleasure. More than two minutes long and features two of its leading men John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, the preview video highlights more on the actions and explosions to be seen in the movie instead of giving hints on storyline.
In this action movie, Rhys-Meyers plays a young embassy worker by the name of Richard Stevens. Working at the office of the U.S. Ambassador in France as a low-ranking intelligence operative, Stevens gets more than what he bargained for when he teams up with Travolta's FBI Agent Charlie Wax to stop a terrorist attack in Paris.
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Briefly Detained After Drunken Airport Scuffle
June 25, 2009 09:06:23Irish actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers was detained by French police on Saturday afternoon, June 20 after he was involved in a drunken scuffle at a Paris airport. According to Agence France-Presse, he was placed in custody for several hours after allegedly punching a waiter at "Le Quotidien" bar in terminal 2F at Charles de Gaulle airport.
The incident began when a bartender at the venue refused to serve Rhys-Meyers, who appeared to be drunk. The star was then involved in a shouting fight with the bar's manager. Another employee was quick to come to their way, attempting to separate them. It was during that time that Rhys-Meyers punched the intervening waiter.
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Checks Out of Rehab, Gets Back to Work
March 17, 2009 04:03:34"The Tudors" leading actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers reportedly has checked out of rehab after being reported late last month to attend an undisclosed recovery center in England, seeking treatment to ditch his alcohol addiction. According to the Irish Independent, the actor has left the exclusive Causeway Retreat on Osea Island, Essex, and returned to work in Los Angeles.
"He is back in L.A. and he is back at work in so far as he is holding meetings with various parties about upcoming projects," said a friend of Rhys-Meyers. "He is a tortured soul in that when he does have days off, he can spiral quickly into a place where neither he nor his loved ones would like him to be."
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Reportedly Checks Back Into Rehab
February 27, 2009 11:02:51Irish actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers reportedly has checked into rehab in a bid to kick his alcohol addiction. The name of the facility where he's been treated isn't disclosed, but it has been claimed that he is attending a recovery center in England.
Per website Independent.ie, suspicions on Meyers checking into rehab arose following his absence from several awards events. Earlier this month, the actor skipped the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs), where his acclaimed TV series "The Tudors" won a total of 10 awards. He, moreover, didn't attend the Oscar Wilde Awards, which is the annual celebration of the Irish in Hollywood, which was staged in Los Anegles just before the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers to Star in Horror Thriller 'Shelter'
February 12, 2008 04:02:26The King Henry VIII in television series "The Tudors" Jonathan Rhys-Meyers will be heading to a horror thriller project. Bloody-disgusting reported that the 30-year-old Irish-born actor will be testing his acting talent by starring in "Shelter" alongside Julianne Moore.
Though said to be cast in the Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein directed-film, details about Rhys-Meyers' character hasn't been announced yet. Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Moore will be depicting a forensic psychiatrist specializing in uncloaking multiple personality disorder.
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and Reena Hammer Are Still Very Much Together
December 12, 2007 08:12:04Going against wide media claims, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and longtime girlfriend Reena Hammer are still very much together. The pair were seen having dinner at Benares Indian restaurant in London on Monday, December 10.
Meyers and Reena, who're said to have ended their romance, held hands as they left the restaurant, as if they wanted to tell the whole world their love for each other is still very strong.
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Moving in with Pete Doherty Following Split from Longtime Girlfriend
December 11, 2007 08:12:53Bad news comes in two for Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Split with his longtime girlfriend Reena Hammer, he at the same time was left homeless after the Ruby Hammer's cosmetics line heiress forced him to move out of her Camden home.
"Jonathan's mother died last month, leaving him heartbroken. Then his girlfriend split with him, forcing him to move out of her north London apartment," a source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper.
Prosecutors Cleared Jonathan Rhys-Meyers of Drunken Rage Charges
December 06, 2007 11:12:06Judicial authorities have on Wednesday, December 5 dropped charges against Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, stemmed from an arrest in November after he was involved in a drunken clash with airport staff at Dublin Airport.
Meyers was due to fly back to London on November 18 after his appearance on RTE's "Tubridy Tonight" the day before when he was refused permission to board a British Midland. Being told by the airport staff that he was "unfit to travel", the actor was overheard by witnesses repeatedly insisted "I will get on this flight, no matter what."
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Arrested in Dublin Airport for a Drunken Clash
November 19, 2007 03:11:49Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is the next Hollywood entertainment figure who has to, unfortunately, eat the curse of the industry's fame. The Irish actor has been arrested by police after a drunken clash with airport staff, it has been reported.
Meyers was, on Sunday afternoon November 18th, due to fly back to London after his appearance on RTE's "Tubridy Tonight" show on Saturday night November 17th when he was refused permission to board a British Midland. Being told by the airport staff that he was "unfit to travel", he thus had to be escorted to the check-in area by airport police.
August Rush New York Premiere Enlightened by Cast
November 12, 2007 12:11:01Eagerly gathered up once again, key cast members of Kirsten Sheridan's "August Rush" merrily celebrated together the New York City premiere for the drama yesterday, November 11, 2007 at the city's Ziegfeld Theater.
Leading lady Keri Russell looked fresh yet elegant in classic black dress while her co-star Jonathan Rhys-Meyers showed off his newly shorn look as he casually walked down the red carpet alongside longtime girlfriend Reena Hammer. Other cast members spotted to also attend the screening were Robin Williams and child actor Freddie Highmore who portrays the title character.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Entered Alcohol-Treatment Program
April 24, 2007 02:04:09
Golden Globe-winning actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers has checked into an alcohol-treatment program.
Meredith O'Sullivan, a representative for the star confirmed the encounter to People, saying "After a non-stop succession of filming Jonathan Rhys-Meyers has entered an alcohol-treatment program."
Four to Protect "Children of Huang Shi"
October 30, 2006 03:10:03
Constructing a great line-up of cast, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Radha Mitchell, Chow Yun-Fat, and Michelle Yeoh are set to share scenes together in a period drama titled "The Children of Huang Shi", Production Weekly has reported.
Based on true events, the movie, set in war-ravaged China during the late 1930s, focuses on a young British journalist named Gregg Hogg who leads a group of orphaned children on a 1000-mile journey in his effort to save them.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Headlining Versace Men's Line
July 19, 2006 10:07:16Hollywood thespian Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been chosen by posh fashion line Versace to be the image of its fall men's clothing campaign.
TMZ.com reported that the actor will be joined by a group of female supermodels like Christy Turlington, Carolyn Murphy and Kate Moss among others.
"MI-3" Cast Celebrate the Flick World Premiere
April 26, 2006 09:04:43
The cast of the highly anticipated "Mission: Impossible 3" really enjoy the celebration of the flick's world premiere.
A-list stars, like Tom Cruise, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Monaghan, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, and Maggie Q are all having good times during the interview in Rome's Cinema Adriano, Italy on Monday April 24th, 2006.
