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By Princessa


Since I read an article the other day that had Jeremy Irons as one of the sexiest men in the world I have not been able to take him out of my thoughts.  And God knows my thoughts are not fit for heaven.

But who is this handsome and sexy British actor?  The first time I saw him was in a film called Madame Butterfly.  I saw the film dubbed in Spanish so at the time I had not yet heard his voice.  The film was unexpectedly avant garde.  He played a cool British gentleman in love with a Geisha.  Interwoven with allusions to the Puccini opera "Madame Butterfly", is a story of love and betrayal with plenty of intrigue and an unexpected ending.


Only a few years later, when I saw him in a film in English, I enjoyed his trade mark haunting voice. So rich and soft that it makes you melt. It is no wonder that apart from acting he has also given his voice to spoken books and animated characters. The Lion King is one of my favourite children’s films. I watch it with my children every time I can just for the pleasure of listening to Jeremy’ voice in the character of Scar.

About Jeremy Irons:

Born on the Isle of Wight, England almost 60 years ago, Jeremy Irons is fitter and more handsome than ever.  Unusually tall for a British actor of his era, at 6' 2" (1.88 m) Jeremy Irons is gorgeous.  An exceptionally good horseman who enjoys skiing, hates cooking, but loves gardening.

Jeremy Irons and The Hope Foundation

Jeremy Irons has worked to bring awareness to the work of the Hope Foundation. The Hope Foundation is a registered Irish charity set up in 1999 to help restore basic human rights to the street children of Calcutta. It aims to provide formal and non-formal education, a nutrition programme and health care for the street children.

Jeremy Irons talks about the death penalty


Jeremy Irons audiobook

Alchemist CD, The Alchemist CD, The
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Lolita Lolita
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"My Fair Lady" Jeremy Irons singing

Books on Tape

Ordinarily I do not like audio books, but when the book has Jeremy Iron’s voice… well, then that is different. Just imagine lying down on your bed after a long day, you have just come out of a hot bath, still wrapped up in your bathrobe. You are feeling relaxed and cosy, now just turn on the tape and listen to Jeremy whispering in your ears a bedtime story…

 

These are some of the books that you can find with Jeremy’s voice:

 

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

The Song of the Unicorn, a children's story with medieval music.

Empire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard.

French Lieutenants Woman by John Fowles.

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov.

Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy.

Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

 


Reversal of Fortune Reversal of Fortune
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The Man in the Iron Mask [VHS] The Man in the Iron Mask [VHS]
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Broadway - The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Broadway - The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
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Dead Ringers - Movie Poster - Jeremy Irons - 30 X 40 Dead Ringers - Movie Poster - Jeremy Irons - 30 X 40
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Damage Damage
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Die Hard Trilogy Die Hard Trilogy
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M. Butterfly M. Butterfly
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Jeremy Irons Filmography

Jeremy Irons Filmography is rather long.  I am including here only the films I have seen.

 

1980 Nijinsky

1981 The French Lieutenant's Woman .BAFTA Award nomination

1986 The Mission. Golden Globe nomination

1990 Reversal of Fortune.  Academy Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama

1991 The Beggar's Opera

1992 Damage

1993 M. Butterfly

1993The House of the Spirits

1994 The Lion King,  Scar’s voice; Annie Award for Best Achievement for Voice Acting 1995 Die Hard: With a Vengeance

1996 Stealing Beauty

1997 Lolita

1998 The Man in the Iron Mask

2002 Callas Forever

2003 The Time Machine

2003 And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen

2006 Eragon


"Daffodils" wirtten in 1804 by William Wordsworth read by Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons in the News

  • Complete list of SAG nomineesThe Indiana Gazette1 second ago

    Nominees for the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild awards: MOVIES: -- Actor: Jeff Bridges, ``Crazy Heart''; George Clooney, ``Up in the Air''; Colin Firth, ``A Single Man''; Morgan Freeman, ``Invictus''; Jeremy Renner, ``The Hurt Locker.''

  • Movie, television nominees for the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsMinneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune20 hours ago

    Actor: Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"; George Clooney, "Up in the Air"; Colin Firth, "A Single Man"; Morgan Freeman, "Invictus"; Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker."



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BrianS profile image

BrianS  says:
10 months ago

Well what can I say, us Brits eh!!!

sabrebIade profile image

sabrebIade  says:
10 months ago

With all the class movies he has made, why is it I still like him in Die Hard: With a Vengeance best?

Isabella Snow profile image

Isabella Snow  says:
10 months ago

Ooh! I love him!!! Remember my Top 5 Sexiest Englishmen? He was on it! Or the Sexiest Male Voices? If you haven't read the voices one, you've got to listen to his interview... his voice... omigod omigod! Fab hub!!

Princessa profile image

Princessa  says:
10 months ago

BrianS: Yes, Brian, you Brits can be very sexy ;-)

sabrebIade: His dark side is very appealing...

Isabella: Actually at the start of the hub I mention that "since I read..." well, I was actually thinking about your hubs! Since I read them I have not been able to stop thinking about him ... crazy!!!! Maybe I should put a link to your hubs so we can sit for a glass of wine seeing and listening to our favourite man ever?

hipattrick profile image

hipattrick  says:
10 months ago

In the black & white pic, he looks so dashing. He is straight from some Mills & Boons novels. Thanks for the nice hub Princessa.

Reynolds_Writing profile image

Reynolds_Writing  says:
10 months ago

I agree.. Jeremy is hot, hot,, hot. And has gotten better with age.

Princessa profile image

Princessa  says:
10 months ago

hipattrick: he is a dream of a man...

Reynolds_Writing: Yes, he certainly looks better with age, and that voice (sigh)

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