Clive Owen is an English actor renowned for his compelling performances across film and television. Born on October 3, 1964, in Coventry, England, Owen began his career in the UK, gaining recognition for his role in the ITV series Chancer (1990–1991). He earned critical acclaim for his performance in Close My Eyes (1991) and international attention for Croupier (1998), where he portrayed a struggling writer involved in a casino heist.
Owen’s film career includes notable titles such as Sin City (2005), Inside Man (2006), Children of Men (2006), and The International (2009). In 2004, his role in Closer earned him a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award, along with an Academy Award nomination.
In television, Owen portrayed President Bill Clinton in the third season of American Crime Story (2021) and starred as Dr. John W. Thackery in the medical drama series The Knick (2014–2015). He also appeared in the miniseries Lisey’s Story (2021) and is set to star alongside Melissa McCarthy in a forthcoming limited series about the JonBenét Ramsey case, portraying John Bennett Ramsey.
Beyond acting, Owen has been involved in various charitable activities, including supporting the Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich, Essex. He is also a patron of the arts and has expressed interest in projects that explore complex characters and narratives.