Clive Owen

Clive Owen is a British actor known for his intense presence and commanding performances across film, television, and stage. From gritty independent dramas to blockbuster action films, he has carved out a versatile career earning critical acclaim and significant awards. Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of an actor who consistently brings depth and nuance to every role he inhabits. Clive Owen achieved early UK recognition on television before breaking into international cinema with critically acclaimed roles in the late 1990s. His impactful performance in "Closer" earned him a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Academy Award nomination, solidifying his status as a major Hollywood talent. Beyond the silver screen, Owen maintains a significant presence on stage and in prestigious television productions, demonstrating his versatility and enduring craft.

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Clive Owen is a British actor known for his intense presence and commanding performances across film, television, and stage. From gritty independent dramas to blockbuster action films, he has carved out a versatile career earning critical acclaim and significant awards. Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of an actor who consistently brings depth and nuance to every role he inhabits.

The Enigmatic Screen Presence

Clive Owen, born in Coventry, England, has become a familiar and distinguished face in global entertainment. His career began quietly in the UK, slowly building a reputation for powerful, often brooding, characters.

Owen first captivated British audiences with his lead role in the ITV series Chancer from 1990 to 1991. But it was his work in films like the raw independent drama Close My Eyes and the noir thriller Croupier that truly hinted at his international potential.

By 2005, Owen's talent was undeniable. His electrifying performance in the drama Closer garnered him both a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award, alongside a coveted Academy Award nomination, catapulting him into the Hollywood elite.

Following this breakthrough, he became a fixture in major films such as the stylistic Sin City, the intense thriller Inside Man, and the critically acclaimed dystopian drama Children of Men. His versatility across genres quickly became his calling card.

Owen has also made significant waves in television, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Ernest Hemingway in Hemingway & Gellhorn. Later, his gritty performance as Dr. John W. Thackery in The Knick earned him another Golden Globe nomination, proving his prowess on the small screen.

A Childhood Shaped by Resilience

Clive Owen's early life in Keresley, Coventry, was marked by challenge. The fourth of five sons, his father, a country and western singer, left the family when Owen was just three years old.

Despite a brief reconciliation in his late teens, Owen and his father remained largely estranged. He has candidly described his childhood as 'rough,' a formative period that perhaps instilled the deep resilience seen in many of his characters.

Finding His Stage

Initially, a career in acting wasn't Owen's first choice. After a frustrating period of unemployment, he had a change of heart in 1984, deciding to pursue formal drama training. He enrolled in the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, or RADA, in London.

Upon graduating, Owen honed his craft at the renowned Young Vic theatre. It was here, on the stages of classic plays, particularly Shakespearean productions, that he began to develop the commanding presence that would later define his screen roles.

From UK Stardom to Global Recognition

Early UK Success

Owen's professional career began on television in the late 1980s. He starred in several BBC and Channel 4 productions, gradually building a profile within the British acting scene.

His defining early role came in 1990 as the charismatic, yet troubled, protagonist in the ITV drama series Chancer. This performance made him a household name across the UK and established him as a rising talent.

Breaking Through with Critical Acclaim

The early 1990s saw Owen earn significant critical praise for his daring choices. His performance in Stephen Poliakoff's film Close My Eyes, a provocative drama, demonstrated his willingness to tackle complex and challenging material.

After appearing in various British TV dramas and a smaller role in the Hollywood film The Rich Man's Wife, Owen's international breakthrough arrived in 1998 with Mike Hodges' Croupier. He portrayed a struggling writer drawn into a casino's shadowy world, a performance that captivated audiences and critics alike.

The Road to Hollywood

The turn of the millennium brought Owen increasingly diverse roles. He starred in the BBC drama The Echo, and in the indie film Greenfingers, portraying a criminal who discovers a talent for gardening.

His profile grew significantly in North America starting in 2001, when he starred as 'The Driver' in The Hire — a groundbreaking series of short films for BMW directed by acclaimed filmmakers like Guy Ritchie and John Woo. These stylish shorts showcased his cool, intense persona to a global audience.

Major Hollywood roles quickly followed. He joined an ensemble cast in Robert Altman's Gosford Park, appeared in the spy thriller The Bourne Identity, and took on the iconic role of King Arthur in the 2004 epic of the same name. For King Arthur, he famously learned to ride a horse, fully immersing himself in the part.

The "Closer" Moment

Before the film, Owen had already starred in the Royal National Theatre production of Patrick Marber's hit play Closer, playing the character of Dan. When the play was adapted for the screen in 2004, he took on the role of Larry, opposite Julia Roberts, Jude Law, and Natalie Portman.

His portrayal of Larry, a brutally honest and vulnerable doctor, earned him universal acclaim, winning him the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and the BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The performance also secured his first Academy Award nomination, cementing his status as a formidable dramatic actor.

Post-Oscar Buzz and Bond Speculation

Following Closer, Owen continued to choose compelling projects, including the crime thriller Derailed, the stylized graphic novel adaptation Sin City, and Spike Lee's critically praised bank heist film Inside Man. Each role showcased his range and intensity.

For years, Owen was widely considered a strong contender to become the next James Bond, fueled by public opinion and his suave screen presence. Despite widespread rumors and polls, he maintained that he was never formally offered the iconic role, which ultimately went to Daniel Craig.

Owen even poked fun at the persistent Bond rumors with a clever cameo in the 2006 remake of The Pink Panther, playing a character named 'Nigel Boswell, Agent 006.' It was a playful nod to the public's perception and a moment of cinematic self-awareness.

Diverse and Acclaimed Works

In 2006, Owen delivered another powerhouse performance in Alfonso Cuarón's dystopian masterpiece Children of Men. His uncredited work on the screenplay further underscored his commitment to compelling storytelling.

He continued to diversify his portfolio, starring in action films like Shoot 'Em Up, historical dramas such as Elizabeth: The Golden Age opposite Cate Blanchett, and even a memorable guest appearance in Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's comedy series Extras.

Owen has consistently sought out roles that challenge him, from the 'paranoid political thriller' The International to the emotionally resonant Australian drama The Boys Are Back. His career is defined by intelligent choices rather than merely seeking blockbusters.

His collaboration with Nicole Kidman in the HBO film Hemingway & Gellhorn brought him an Emmy nomination, showcasing his ability to embody complex historical figures. He also returned to the stage, making his critically acclaimed Broadway debut in a revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times in 2015.

More recently, Owen has continued to impress with stage performances in M. Butterfly and The Night of the Iguana. He notably portrayed President Bill Clinton in the third season of American Crime Story, demonstrating his chameleon-like ability to transform into real-life personalities.

Life Beyond the Spotlight

A Lasting Partnership

Clive Owen met his wife, Sarah-Jane Fenton, in 1988 while they were both performing in a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Young Vic Theatre. Their shared passion for the stage quickly blossomed into a romance.

The couple married in March 1995 and have since built a private life together away from the intense glare of Hollywood. Their long-standing relationship stands as a testament to their enduring bond.

Community and Passions

Owen is also a dedicated supporter of his local community, serving as a patron for the historic Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich, Essex, near his second home. He actively participates in fundraising efforts to preserve this beloved cultural landmark.

Beyond acting and community work, Owen is an avid football fan and a staunch supporter of Liverpool FC. His passion for the club even led him to narrate the documentary series Being: Liverpool, sharing his love for the sport with audiences.

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Clive Owen

Clive Owen (born 3 October 1964) is an English actor. He first gained recognition in the United Kingdom for playing the lead role in the ITV series Chancer from 1990 to 1991. He received critical acclaim for his work in the film Close My Eyes (1991) before earning international attention for his performance as a struggling writer in Croupier (1998). In 2005, he won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the drama Closer (2004).

Owen has played leading roles in films such as Sin City (2005), Derailed (2005), Inside Man (2006), Children of Men (2006), and The International (2009). In 2012, he earned his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his role in Hemingway & Gellhorn. He played Dr. John W. Thackery on the Cinemax medical drama series The Knick, for which he received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama nomination. In 2021, Owen starred in the psychological romance horror miniseries Lisey's Story and also portrayed President Bill Clinton in the third season of American Crime Story. He then had further television roles in A Murder at the End of the World (2023) and Monsieur Spade (2024).

Early life

Clive Owen

Owen was born in Keresley, Coventry (then in Warwickshire), the fourth of five sons born to Pamela (née Cotton) and Jess Owen. His father, a country and western singer, left the family when Owen was three years old, and despite a brief reconciliation when Owen was 19, they have remained estranged. He has described his childhood as "rough".

While initially opposed to drama school, he changed his mind in 1984, after a long and fruitless period of searching for work. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he worked at the Young Vic, performing in several Shakespearean plays.

Career

Early career

Initially, Owen's career was in television. In 1988, he starred as Gideon Sarn in a BBC production of Precious Bane and the Channel 4 film Vroom before the 1990s saw him become a regular on stage and television in the UK, notably his lead role in the ITV series Chancer, followed by an appearance in the Thames Television production of Lorna Doone.

He won critical acclaim for his performances in the Stephen Poliakoff film Close My Eyes (1991) about a brother and sister who embark on an incestuous love affair. He subsequently appeared in The Magician, Class of '61, Century, Nobody's Children, An Evening with Gary Lineker, Doomsday Gun, Return of the Native and a Carlton production called Sharman, about a private detective. In 1996, he appeared in his first major Hollywood film The Rich Man's Wife alongside Halle Berry, followed by an unforgettable lead performance as Max in Bent(1997film) in 1997. He then found international acclaim in a Channel 4 film directed by Mike Hodges called Croupier (1998). In Croupier, he played the title role of a struggling writer who takes a job in a London casino as inspiration for his work, only to get caught up in a robbery scheme. In 1999, he appeared as an accident-prone driver in Split Second, his first BBC production in about a decade.

Owen starred in The Echo, a BBC1 drama, before starring in the film Greenfingers, about a criminal who goes to work in a garden. He appeared in the BBC1 mystery series Second Sight. In 2001, he provided the voice-over for Walk On By, a BBC2 documentary about popular music, as well as starring in a highly acclaimed theatre revival of Peter Nichols' play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, about a couple with a severely disabled daughter.

Subsequent work

Owen at the Children of Men premiere in Mexico City, 2006

Owen became known to North American audiences in the summer of 2001 after starring as "The Driver" in The Hire, a series of short films sponsored by BMW and made by prominent directors. He appeared in Robert Altman's Gosford Park. He appeared in the 2002 film The Bourne Identity. In 2003, he reteamed with director Mike Hodges in I'll Sleep When I'm Dead. He starred in Beyond Borders as well as King Arthur in King Arthur, for which he learned to ride a horse.

He appeared in the Royal National Theatre debut of the hit play Closer, by Patrick Marber, which was produced as a film in 2004. He played Dan in the play, and played Larry in the film version. His portrayal of Larry in the film received very favourable reviews, as well as the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He noted that the expectations of him since the Oscar nomination have not changed the way he approaches film-making, stating "I try, every film I do, to be as good as I can and that's all I can do."

Owen at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival

After Closer, he appeared in Derailed alongside Jennifer Aniston, the comic book thriller Sin City as the noir antihero Dwight McCarthy and as a mysterious bank robber in Inside Man. Despite public denials, Owen had been rumoured to be a possible successor to Pierce Brosnan in the role of James Bond. A public opinion poll in the United Kingdom in October 2005 by SkyNews found that he was the public's number one choice to star in the next instalment of the series. In that same month, however, it was announced that fellow British actor Daniel Craig would become the next James Bond. In an interview in the September 2007 issue of Details, he claimed that he was not offered or approached concerning the role.

In 2006, Owen spoofed the Bond connection by making an appearance in the remake of The Pink Panther in which he plays a character named "Nigel Boswell, Agent 006" (when he introduces himself to Inspector Clouseau, he quips that Owen's character is "one short of the big time").

In 2006, Owen starred in Children of Men. The film was nominated for various awards, including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay; Owen worked on the screenplay, although he was uncredited. The next year he starred alongside Paul Giamatti in the film Shoot 'Em Up and appeared as Sir Walter Raleigh opposite Cate Blanchett's Elizabeth I of England in the film Elizabeth: The Golden Age. He appeared in the Christmas special of the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant show Extras.

Owen starred in The International (2009), a film which he described as a "paranoid political thriller". He played the lead in The Boys Are Back, an Australian adaptation of the book The Boys Are Back in Town by Simon Carr.

In June 2010, it was announced that Owen and Nicole Kidman would star in an HBO film about Ernest Hemingway and his relationship with Martha Gellhorn entitled Hemingway & Gellhorn. James Gandolfini served as executive producer to the film, written by Barbara Turner and Jerry Stahl. The film was directed by Philip Kaufman and released in 2012. Owen played the lead in Shadow Dancer, a joint UK/Ireland production about a young mother who is involved with Irish republicanism. It co-starred Andrea Riseborough, Gillian Anderson, and Aidan Gillen, and was directed by James Marsh. In April 2010, he was cast as the lead in Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's horror-thriller Intruders.

Owen starred in the film Blood Ties, directed by Guillaume Canet, alongside French actress Marion Cotillard. It was released in June 2013 at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. In 2015, Owen made his Broadway debut in a revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times at the American Airlines Theatre. He was selected to be on the jury for the main competition section of the 2016 Berlin Film Festival.

In October 2017, Owen returned to Broadway as Rene Gallimard in a revival of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly at the Cort Theatre in New York City.

In 2019, Owen played the role of the defrocked Reverend T. Lawrence Shannon in the West End theatre production of Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana at the Noël Coward Theatre. Also in 2019, he played Dovidl Rapaport in The Song of Names. He played Bill Clinton in the miniseries Impeachment: American Crime Story.

Personal life

Clive Owen

Owen met his wife, Sarah-Jane Fenton, in 1988, when they were in a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Young Vic Theatre in London. They began dating shortly after and married in March 1995.

Owen became a patron of the Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich, Essex, and launched an appeal for funds to repair deteriorating elements of the historic building. The cinema is local to his second home at Wrabness.

Owen is a supporter of Liverpool FC and narrated the fly on the wall documentary series Being: Liverpool.

Filmography

Film

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1990</td><td>Vroom</td><td>Jake</td><td>film debut</td></tr><tr><td>1991</td><td>Close My Eyes</td><td>Richard</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1993</td><td>Century</td><td>Paul Reisner</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1995</td><td>The Turnaround</td><td>Nick Sharman</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1996</td><td>The Rich Man's Wife</td><td>Jake Golden</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1997</td><td>Bent</td><td>Max</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1998</td><td>Croupier</td><td>Jack Manfred</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2000</td><td>Greenfingers</td><td>Colin Briggs</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2001</td><td>Ambush</td><td>The Driver</td><td>1st season of The Hire short film series for BMW</td></tr><tr><td>Chosen</td></tr><tr><td>The Follow</td></tr><tr><td>Star</td></tr><tr><td>Powder Keg</td></tr><tr><td>Gosford Park</td><td>Robert Parks</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2002</td><td>The Bourne Identity</td><td>The Professor</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hostage</td><td>The Driver</td><td>2nd season of The Hire short film series for BMW</td></tr><tr><td>Ticker</td></tr><tr><td>Beat the Devil</td></tr><tr><td>2003</td><td>I'll Sleep When I'm Dead</td><td>Will</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Beyond Borders</td><td>Nick Callahan</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2004</td><td>King Arthur</td><td>Arthur</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Closer</td><td>Larry Gray</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>Sin City</td><td>Dwight McCarthy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Derailed</td><td>Charles Schine</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>The Pink Panther</td><td>Nigel Boswell/Agent 006</td><td>uncredited</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Man</td><td>Dalton Russell</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Children of Men</td><td>Theo Faron</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2007</td><td>Shoot 'Em Up</td><td>Smith</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Elizabeth: The Golden Age</td><td>Sir Walter Raleigh</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>The International</td><td>Louis Salinger</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Duplicity</td><td>Ray Koval</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Boys Are Back</td><td>Joe Warr</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Trust</td><td>Will</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Killer Elite</td><td>Spike</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Intruders</td><td>John Farrow</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Shadow Dancer</td><td>Mac</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Blood Ties</td><td>Chris</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Words and Pictures</td><td>Jack Marcus</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Last Knights</td><td>Raiden</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>The Confirmation</td><td>Walt</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Escape</td><td>The Driver</td><td>3rd season of The Hire short film series for BMW</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Killer in Red</td><td>Floyd</td><td>Short film</td></tr><tr><td>Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets</td><td>Commander Arun Filitt</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Ophelia</td><td>Claudius</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Anon</td><td>Sal Frieland</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Gemini Man</td><td>Clay Varris</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Song of Names</td><td>Dovidl</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Informer</td><td>Keith Montgomery</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Romantic Guide to Lost Places</td><td>Benno</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Lui</td><td>Jason</td><td>Voice</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>Cleaner</td><td>Marcus Blake</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Kristallnacht</td><td>Wilhelm Krützfeld</td><td>Filming</td></tr></tbody></table>

Television

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1987</td><td>Rockliffe's Babies</td><td>PC Parslew</td><td>Television debut Episode: "Up the Down Escalator"</td></tr><tr><td>1988</td><td>Boon</td><td>Geoff</td><td>Episode: "Peacemaker"</td></tr><tr><td>1989</td><td>Precious Bane</td><td>Gideon Sarn</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td>1990</td><td>Lorna Doone</td><td>John Ridd</td></tr><tr><td>1990–1991</td><td>Chancer</td><td>Derek Love/Stephen Crane</td><td>Series regular; 20 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>1993</td><td>Class of '61</td><td>Devin O'Neil</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td>The Magician</td><td>Detective Conservative George Byrne</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td>1994</td><td>Nobody's Children</td><td>Corneliu Bratu</td></tr><tr><td>An Evening with Gary Lineker</td><td>Bill</td></tr><tr><td>Doomsday Gun</td><td>Dov</td></tr><tr><td>The Return of the Native</td><td>Damon Wildeve</td></tr><tr><td>1995–1996</td><td>Screen Two</td><td>Paul/Diggory Venn</td><td>2 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>1996</td><td>Sharman</td><td>Nick Sharman</td><td>Series regular; 4 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>1998</td><td>The Echo</td><td>Deacon</td><td>Television miniseries; 2 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>1999</td><td>Split Second</td><td>Michael Anderson</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td>Second Sight</td><td>DCI Ross Tanner</td></tr><tr><td>2000</td><td>Second Sight: Parasomnia</td></tr><tr><td>Second Sight: Kingdom of the Blind</td></tr><tr><td>Second Sight: Hide and Seek</td></tr><tr><td>2007</td><td>Extras</td><td>Himself</td><td>Episode: "The Extra Special Series Finale"</td></tr><tr><td>Hypnose homee</td><td>Television short</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Hemingway & Gellhorn</td><td>Ernest Hemingway</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td>Being: Liverpool</td><td>Narrator</td><td>Episode: "Silver Shovel"</td></tr><tr><td>2014–2015</td><td>The Knick</td><td>Dr. John W. Thackery</td><td>Series regular; 20 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Curb Your Enthusiasm</td><td>Himself</td><td>Episode: "Insufficient Praise"</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Lisey's Story</td><td>Scott Landon</td><td>Main cast; 8 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>Impeachment: American Crime Story</td><td>Bill Clinton</td><td>Main cast; 10 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>A Murder at the End of the World</td><td>Andy Ronson</td><td>Main cast</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Monsieur Spade</td><td>Sam Spade</td><td>Lead role</td></tr></tbody></table>

Theatre

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Director</th><th>Venue</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1991</td><td>The Philanderer</td><td>Mr Joseph Cuthbertson</td><td>Brian Cox</td><td>Hampstead Theatre, London</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Doctor's Dilemma</td><td>Unknown</td><td>James Maxwell</td><td>Royal Exchange Theatre</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1994</td><td>Design for Living</td><td>Alfred Lunt</td><td>Sean Mathias</td><td>Donmar Warehouse, London</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1997</td><td>Closer</td><td>Dan</td><td>Patrick Marber</td><td>Royal National Theatre, London</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2001</td><td>A Day in the Death of Joe Egg</td><td>Bri</td><td>Laurence Boswell</td><td>New Ambassadors Theatre, London</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Old Times</td><td>Deeley</td><td>Douglas Hodge</td><td>American Airlines Theatre, Broadway</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>M. Butterfly</td><td>Rene Gallimard</td><td>Julie Taymor</td><td>Cort Theatre, Broadway</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>The Night of the Iguana</td><td>Rev. T. Lawrence Shannon</td><td>James Macdonald</td><td>Noël Coward Theatre, West End</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025–2026</td><td>End</td><td>Alfie</td><td>Rachel O'Riordan</td><td>Royal National Theatre, London</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Video games

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1996</td><td>Privateer 2: The Darkening</td><td>Lev Arris</td><td>Live-action cutscenes</td></tr></tbody></table>

Producer

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2009</td><td>The Boys Are Back</td><td>Feature film; executive producer</td></tr><tr><td>2014–2015</td><td>The Knick</td><td>20 episodes; executive producer</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Monsieur Spade</td><td>6 episodes; executive producer</td></tr></tbody></table>

Soundtracks

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Notes</th><th>Song</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2012</td><td>Hemingway & Gellhorn</td><td>Television film</td><td>"Tutti Mi Chiamano Bionda"</td></tr></tbody></table>

Awards and nominations

Clive Owen

Owen has received multiple nominations for his work in both film and television. He has one Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Larry in Closer (2004), three Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one in 2005 for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Closer; his other two nominations are for his roles in television including made-for-television film Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) for Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, and drama series The Knick (2014) for Best Lead Actor in a Television Series – Drama, one Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie nomination for his performance in Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012), and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations – winning one in 2002 for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture for his performance in Gosford Park (2002).

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Accolade</th><th>Results</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2002</td><td>Gosford Park</td><td>Critics' Choice Award, Best Acting Ensemble</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Florida Film Critics Circle Award, Best Ensemble Cast</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Online Film Critics Society Award, Best Ensemble</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Phoenix Film Critics Society Award, Best Acting Ensemble</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Satellite Award, Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Screen Actors Guild Award, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>2004</td><td>Closer</td><td>Boston Society of Film Critics Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Golden Schmoes Award, Best Supporting Actor of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>National Board of Review Award, Best Acting by an Ensemble</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>New York Film Critics Circle Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Seattle Film Critics Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Toronto Film Critics Association Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>Academy Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>British Academy Film Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Critics' Choice Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Critics' Choice Award, Best Acting Ensemble</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Golden Globe Award, Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>International Cinephile Society Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Italian Online Movie Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>London Critics' Circle Film Award, British Actor of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Online Film & Television Association Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Online Film Critics Society Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Satellite Award, Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award, Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>Sin City</td><td>Critics' Choice Award, Best Acting Ensemble</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Children of Men</td><td>Golden Schmoes Award, Best Actor of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Sin City</td><td>MTV Movie + TV Award, Best Kiss (shared with Rosario Dawson)</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2007</td><td>Inside Man Children of Men</td><td>Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award, Actor of the Year</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Children of Men</td><td>Italian Online Movie Award, Best Lead Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Russian National Movie Award, Best Foreign Actor of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Shoot 'Em Up</td><td>Satellite Award, Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Children of Men</td><td>Saturn Award, Best Lead Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Elizabeth: The Golden Age</td><td>Russian National Movie Award, Best Foreign Actor of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>The Boys Are Back</td><td>Australian Film Institute Award, Best Lead Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Hemingway & Gellhorn</td><td>Primetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Satellite Award, Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Golden Camera Award, Best International Actor</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Hemingway & Gellhorn</td><td>Golden Globe Award, Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Screen Actors Guild Award, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>The Knick</td><td>IGN Summer Movie Award, Best Television Actor</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>—N/a</td><td>Russian National Movie Award, Best Foreign Actor of the Decade</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>The Knick</td><td>Satellite Award, Best Lead Actor in a Series – Drama</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Golden Globe Award, Best Lead Actor in a Television Series – Drama</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Critics' Choice Television Award, Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Online Film & Television Association Award, Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Impeachment: American Crime Story</td><td>Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film</td><td>Nominated</td></tr></tbody></table>